Diet Technician Trainee – Registered Dietitian Pathway

Department: DPH Clinical Nutrition 

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm 

Title: Diet Technician Trainee – Registered Dietitian Pathway | Pre Registered Dietitian Internship

• This position supports the Clinical Nutrition team at Dr. Phillips Hospital.
• We are seeking an individual who is currently enrolled in a Master’s program leading to Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialing, or who has completed the program and is preparing for or studying for the RD exam.
• This Diet Technician role is designed as a growth opportunity, with the expectation that the selected candidate will transition into a Registered Dietitian position within one year of hire after successfully passing the RD exam.

 Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

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• Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
  • The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
• Competitive Pay
  • Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
  • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
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  • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024. 
• Employee-centric
  • Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

Position Summary

• Provides support of dietetic needs to patients under supervision of the dietitian.
• This position supports the Clinical Nutrition team at Dr. Phillips Hospital. We are seeking an individual who is currently enrolled in a Master’s program leading to Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialing, or who has completed the program and is preparing for or studying for the RD exam. This Diet Technician role is designed as a growth opportunity, with the expectation that the selected candidate will transition into a Registered Dietitian position within one year of hire after successfully passing the RD exam.

Essential Functions
• Performs nutrition screening according to Clinical Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Obtains, evaluates and utilizes diet history information for planning and documentation of nutritional care. Instructs patient and/or significant other on modified diets. Communicates with healthcare team members to coordinate patients’ nutritional care.
• Ensures product safety through proper training and quality control.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree or Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR). (DTR credential may be validated online with Commission on Dietetic Registration.)

Licensure/Certification

• Bachelors: Must maintain 50 continuing education units in a five-year period.
• Associates: Must maintain DTR credential.

Experience

• One (1) year healthcare experience required.
• Must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program leading to Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialing, OR have completed the Master’s program and be preparing for or actively taking the RD exam.
• The RD exam must be passed within one year of hire.