Diet Technician, Per Diem

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR preferred) to assist the dietitian in providing nutrition services to a broad patient population. Per diem position with daily onsite duties at 1575 Cambridge Street.

The role involves patient interviews, meal planning, and record-keeping, with emphasis on accurate nutrition assessments and high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics required.
• Licenses: Dietetic Technician, Registered preferred
• Experience: 1–2 years in Dietetic technician preferred
• Knowledge/Abilities: Good communication, high level of service delivery, attention to detail, computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assists dietitian in assessing nutritional needs and meal selections.
• Interviews patients to identify food preferences and allergies.
• DTRs: assess patient calories, meals consumed, diet restrictions, etc.
• Maintains pertinent records.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Service delivery

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent / Associate's Dietetics

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to a broad patient population. This includes appropriate meal selections, between-meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient.

Essential Functions

• Assists dietitian in the assessment of nutritional needs by obtaining meal selections.
• Interview patients to identify food preferences and allergies.
• DTRs only: Assesses patient calorie counts, percentage of food consumed by the patient, conducts meal rounds, diet restriction monitoring, etc.
• Maintains pertinent records.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
• Licenses and Credentials: Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred
• Experience: Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good communication skills.
• High level of service delivery.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Employment Details

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 1575 Cambridge Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

Pay Range $ - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

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EEO Statement

1460 Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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