Clinical Diet Technician — Patient Nutrition & Education

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Dietary Technician to support patient nutrition and wellness on-site. You will coordinate meals, monitor intake, educate patients, and collaborate with the Johns Hopkins Hospital Food Service team under supervision of Nutrition leaders.

The role requires DT-R and an Associate’s degree; healthcare experience is preferred. On-site work with potential after-hours responsibilities and fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain DT-R from ACEND. A B.S. in Dietetics may substitute for this requirement.
• Associate degree (or equivalent) required from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Healthcare experience or exposure preferred (clinical food service management, nutritional care).

Responsibilities

• Develop nutritionally complete daily menus based on physician orders in Epic.
• Manage menu selections in CBORD and ensure delivery accuracy.
• Monitor patient intake and adjust care as directed by nutrition staff.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and prescribed diets.
• Coordinate orders for food, snacks, and supplies via CaterTrax.
• Maintain pantry stock levels on nursing units.
• Participate in quality improvement and data collection projects.
• Serve as liaison between Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins Hospital Food Service.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Education & counseling

Education

Associate’s degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Epic

CBORD

CaterTrax

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Dietary Technician to support patient nutrition and wellness on-site. You will coordinate meals, monitor intake, educate patients, and collaborate with the Johns Hopkins Hospital Food Service team under supervision of Nutrition leaders.

The role requires DT-R and an Associate’s degree; healthcare experience is preferred. On-site work with potential after-hours responsibilities and fast-paced clinical environment.