About this role
Diet Tech
Are you a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or individual with 4-year nutrition degree? Are you passionate about clinical nutrition and looking for a high acuity hospital setting to further your knowledge and continue to develop your skills? If so, this position is for you! New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary:
ST Health Presbyterian is a large teaching hospital located in Oakland, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. We care for a variety of adult patients, including Transplant, Trauma, Cardiac, and Neurology- just to name a few! As a part of inpatient team of skilled Dietitians and Diet Technicians, you will provide quality nutrition care to hospitalized patients. We love our team of innovative and compassion clinicians and know you will too!
Working Hours: 40 hours within a 2-week pay period with flexible scheduling and start time, rotating weekends and holidays
Responsibilities:
- Performs nutrition screening of patients and accurately assesses nutrition risk levels per established criteria.
- Provide direct patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assess patients and develop goals and a plan of care.
- Provide appropriate nutrition education.
- Assists with the education, mentoring, and training of dietetic students/intern and new associates.
- Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees and projects.
- Participate in department Quality Process Improvement activities.
Qualifications:
- BS in Nutrition/Dietetics – Dietetics Tract
OR
- Associates Degree, completion of DTR exam required within 3 months of hire.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- For associate degree, DTR required. Completion of 5-10 CEU annually/50 CEU every 5 years.
- Act 34
ST Health provides a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on physical, mental, and financial health.
Additional Perks:
- Reimbursement of CDR renewal fees, if applicable
- Position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please see https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for additional information regarding qualification.
- Paid conference days.
- Tuition Assistance.
- Competitive PTO accrual.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$19.80–$30.40 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
Your recruiter
Jamie Park
Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Dietetic Technician (ST Health Presbyterian) at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Dietetic Technician (ST Health Presbyterian)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Part-Time
- Category: Nutrition, Dietetic & Food Svc
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $19.80–$30.40 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-10T17:00:14.21Z
## Description
**Diet Tech**
Are you a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or individual with 4-year nutrition degree? Are you passionate about clinical nutrition and looking for a high acuity hospital setting to further your knowledge and continue to develop your skills? If so, this position is for you! **New graduates are encouraged to apply****.**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Part-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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