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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
7:00am-7:30pm, days may vary; including weekends and holidays
Posted Date
07/06/2026
Salary Range: $26.37 - 34.83 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
31179

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

You will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our youngest patients by joining UCLA Health as a Dietetic Assistant. In this rewarding role, you will collaborate closely with our Pediatric Dietitian Supervisor and Chief Clinical Dietitian to ensure the highest standard of nutritional care. Your responsibilities will include identifying patients requiring specialized nutrition, interpreting tailored feeding orders, and preparing breast milk and formula fortifications to support the health and growth of our pediatric patients.


As part of our healthcare team, you’ll contribute to life-changing care while advancing your career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.


Salary Range:$26.37-34.83/hr 

Job Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree or 2 years of relevant experience in health, nutrition or dietetics (required)
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) certification (preferred)
  • Infant feeding technician certificate (preferred)
  • Healthcare experience with pediatric patients
  • Knowledge of preparing breast milk and formula recipes.
  • Ability to interpret medical nutrition orders and manage feeding plans.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with food safety standards and EHR systems.
  • Detail-oriented, compassionate, and team-focused.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends/holidays.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.