Dietetic Technician

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Nutrition Technician to support safe infant feeding in an inpatient setting. You will prepare specialized formulas, verify orders with the care team, and maintain stringent sanitation and inventory controls.

You will document findings in the EHR, assist with nutrition screening and education, and contribute to high-quality care for vulnerable patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related health field (required).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Illinois Food Handler Certification may be obtained after hire.
• NDTR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specialized infant formulas and human milk fortifications per orders.
• Maintain sanitation and aseptic technique; follow HACCP standards.
• Prepare feedings using standard recipes and ENFit equipment; wear PPE.
• Calculate volumes, yields, and additives using calculators and Excel tools.
• Verify orders with RD/nurses/physicians; document in EHR.
• Print feeding labels with patient IDs and expiration details.
• Deliver feedings to nursing units promptly; manage inventory and renewal.
• Generate EHR reports and enter charges in Epic; train staff as needed.

Skills

Nutrition screening

Nutrition education

Dietary calculations

HACCP

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related health field

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Tools

Epic

Excel

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: This position is responsible for following established procedures for preparation of specialty infant, human milk and formulas within an aseptic feeding preparation room in the inpatient clinical setting. The diet technician performs calculations and follow detailed steps for preparation of the special infant formulas as well as ordering, stocking and sanitation in the infant formula preparation room. The diet technician conducts nutrition screening according to the hospital policies and procedures and provides nutrition education to patients under the supervision of the registered dietitian. Play a vital role in the care of our most vulnerable patients. As a Nutrition Technician, you’ll be an essential member of the healthcare team, supporting safe infant feeding practices and contributing to high‑quality nutrition care for hospitalized patients. This role blends precision, compassion, and collaboration in a highly regulated clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Infant Formula Preparation & Distribution: Prepare specialized infant formulas and human milk fortifications in the Infant Formula Preparation Room in accordance with physician or neonatal provider (NNP) orders.
• Maintain the highest sanitation and safety standards by cleaning and sanitizing all equipment before and after preparation, following hospital policy, HACCP standards, and aseptic technique.
• Accurately prepare specialty feedings using standardized recipes, ENFit‑compatible equipment, and required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Calculate preparation volumes, yields, and additive requirements using calculators and Microsoft Excel–based tools.
• Identify when alternative feeding preparations are needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Print and apply feeding labels with correct patient identification, barcodes, and expiration details.
• Verify feeding orders and recipes in collaboration with registered dietitians, nurses, physicians, and nurse practitioners.
• Document all preparations and related data accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform final quality checks, identifying and correcting errors prior to delivery.
• Deliver prepared feedings to the appropriate nursing units in a timely manner.
• Inventory, Equipment & Quality Control: Manage inventory for the formula room, including ordering to par levels, restocking, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Escalate supply shortages or issues promptly to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain daily temperature logs for refrigeration and freezer equipment.
• Monitor and communicate equipment maintenance needs.
• Generate EHR reports to validate all components of feeding orders prior to preparation.
• Enter charges accurately in Epic.
• Assist with training and support of ancillary staff as needed.
• Nutrition Screening & Education: Conduct nutrition screenings in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.
• Review medical records and interview patients to identify nutrition risk using established criteria.
• Escalate patients to registered dietitians for assessment when appropriate.
• Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, provide nutrition education to low‑risk patients using evidence‑based interventions.
• Refer high‑priority patients for advanced nutrition counseling and document all education in the medical record.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental projects and other duties within scope of practice to support efficient operations.
• Complete required food service handler training upon hire.

Position Requirements

• Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related health field
• Education: Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Experience Required: Less than one year of related experience
• Licensure/Certifications: Required: Illinois Food Handler Certification (may be obtained after hire)
• Licensure/Certifications: Preferred: Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR)

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $16.70 – $25.53 USD Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, certifications, location, and internal equity.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values

We honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.