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Current Dietetic Technician Job Openings

Imperial Locum has Dietetic Technician openings at several California Department of State Hospitals locations. These jobs pay $41 per hour. You will support food and nutrition services for patients. 

Available locations include:

Review the openings to compare locations, duties, and job needs. If a position fits your background, apply through Imperial Locum. 

Why Consider a Dietetic Tech Locum Assignment?

A locum tenens assignment gives dietetic technician another way to find healthcare work without committing to a permanent position. You can choose temporary assignments based on your skills, location, and schedule. 

Locum work can help you:

  • Gain experience in different healthcare settings

  • Work with different patient groups

  • Try a new location

  • Build your work experience

  • Find temporary jobs through a staffing agency

Dietetic Technician Salary

As mentioned earlier, current Imperial Locum Dietary Technician jobs listed on this page pay $41 per hour. This is above the national mean wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The BLS May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics report lists a mean wage of $19.54 per hour for Dietetics Technicians. The mean annual wage was $40,630.

Your actual salary can vary based on factors such as:

  • Location

  • Experience

  • Credentials

  • Healthcare setting

  • Assignment requirements

  • Schedule and hours

  • Type and length of the assignment

If you are comparing travel diet tech salary ranges, consider these same factors. Travel-related compensation can vary between assignments, so a single national figure does not represent every opportunity.

Where Can Dietary Technicians Work?

Diet technicians can work in many healthcare and food service settings. These may include:

  • Hospitals and health systems

  • State hospitals

  • Long-term care facilities

  • Residential care settings

  • Community nutrition programs

  • Food service operations

  • Specialty care facilities

Why Work With Imperial Locum?

Imperial Locum helps diet technicians find current locum jobs in healthcare settings. You can review job details, check the requirements, and apply through one staffing partner.

Current openings give candidates several options in California. Compare locations and job details before you apply. You can also consider temporary work instead of only permanent jobs.

What Does a Dietary Technician Do?

A Dietetic Technician supports food and nutrition services. They may work under the direction or supervision of a dietitian.

Here’s an overview of typical day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Help with meal planning

  • Support food preparation and food service

  • Help patients with nutrition needs

  • Provide nutrition education within their scope

  • Keep nutrition and food service records

  • Work with dietitians and other healthcare staff

  • Follow food safety and patient care rules

What Are the Dietetic Technician Requirements?

Dietary tech job needs can vary by state, employer, and job. An employer may ask for study in dietetics or nutrition. They may also ask for food safety skills.

Some jobs may need or prefer the Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) credential.

The Commission on Dietetic Registration lists two ways to meet DTR exam rules:

  • An associate degree plus an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Technician Program with at least 450 hours of supervised practice.

  • A bachelor's degree plus an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).

After you meet the rules, you can take the dietetic technician exam. You can earn the DTR credential after you meet the rules and pass the exam.

State rules may differ. For example, California has rules for some dietetic service jobs in licensed health care sites. The rules can depend on the job and site.

Current Imperial Locum jobs ask for an associate degree in dietetics or nutrition. DTR certification is preferred.

Check each job post before you apply. It will list the education, work history, and other job needs.

How to Find and Apply for Nutrition and Diet Technician Jobs

Finding your next assignment starts with identifying openings that match your qualifications. With Imperial Locum, you can review available diet tech jobs, compare assignment details, and apply to positions that fit your experience.

Follow these steps:

Browse current openings. Review available positions and locations.

Check the requirements. Make sure you meet the education, certification, and work needs. 

Review the compensation and schedule. Check the hourly rate, location, schedule, and other job details. 

Apply through Imperial Locum. Submit your application for the job that fits your background. 

Move forward with the assignment. Imperial Locum can guide you through the next steps in the staffing process.

If you are searching for dietetic and nutrition technician jobs near me, start by checking the current openings at Imperial Locum and filter your search by location.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Imperial Locum Dietetic Technician jobs pay?

Current Imperial Locum jobs pay $41 per hour. Pay for future assignments may vary based on location, employer, schedule, and role. 

What benefits are offered with Imperial Locum Diet Technician jobs?

Dietary Technician positions posted on Imperial Locum offer competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 

Can I apply for more than one Dietetic Technician assignment?

Yes. You can apply for more than one opening if you meet the requirements. Check each job listing because the location, schedule, duties, and requirements may differ.