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Dietetic Technicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · SOC 29-2051
24.5% AI Exposure — High
$37,640
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
3,100
Proj. Annual Openings
31,560
Employment (OEWS 2025)
76/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure24.5%
AI Resiliency76/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure2.6%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Active Listening
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Writing
5.Critical Thinking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
Common titles: Cook Chill Technician (CCT), Diet Assistant, Diet Clerk, Diet Tech (Diet Technician), Diet Tech (Dietetic Technician), Diet Technician Registered (DTR)
Representative Tasks
- •Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
- •Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
- •Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- •Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
- •Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- •Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.
- •Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- •Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
- •Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Tools & Technologies
MEDITECH software · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotAxxya Systems Nutritionist ProCBORD Nutrition Service SuiteComputrition Nutrition Care Management NCM SelectCyberSoft NutriBaseCybersoft Primero Software SuiteESHA Research The Food ProcessoreTritionWareGnutrition
Related Occupations
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
2.6%
Avg AI Exposure
14
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 24.5% | 2.6% |
| Outlook | Average | 93% Bright |
| Median Salary | $37,640 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 76/100 | N/A |