More commonly referred to as a dietetic technician, work under the supervision of a dietitian to gather nutritional data, assess patients' nutritional needs, and prepare menus. They may be employed in hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools, doctor's offices, and other settings where the nutritional value of food being served is monitored. These workers often need to show patience and empathy for others, and some stressful situations might arise in the course of workdays.