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Nutrition, Dietetic & Food Svc

Dietetic Technician (ST Health Presbyterian)

  • PittsburghPA
  • Part-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedFebruary 10, 2026

Pay$19.80–$30.40 / hr

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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.

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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****.**
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Life at Pepper Health

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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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. 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

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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