Dietetic Technicians
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 261 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 92% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
AI could do much of this on its own
Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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