Dietary Tech: Patient Nutrition & Wellness (Part-Time)

Ardent Health Services; Glen Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a part-time Dietary Tech in New Jersey to join a hospital nutrition team in Montclair. The role involves supporting diet information transfer, meal selections, and patient preferences, while assisting dietitians with patient histories and dietary needs.

The position includes providing nutritional education, monitoring dietary changes, and maintaining accurate patient records. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus 1+ year in a related service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year in institutional dietary service or similar food service environment.
• Computer proficiency is required, especially Microsoft Word and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform diet office tasks related to transfer of patient diet information, meal selections, preferences, and complaints.
• Assist Dietitians with obtaining medical histories, food preferences, and dietary needs from clients and patients.
• Provide nutritional education to groups and individuals, including those requiring special diets.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

HealthTouch EMR

Job description

Ardent Health Services is seeking a part-time Dietary Tech in New Jersey to join a hospital nutrition team in Montclair. The role involves supporting diet information transfer, meal selections, and patient preferences, while assisting dietitians with patient histories and dietary needs.

The position includes providing nutritional education, monitoring dietary changes, and maintaining accurate patient records. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus 1+ year in a related service.