DT-R Dietetic Technician: Patient Nutrition Lead

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD is seeking a compassionate Dietary Technician to support patient nutrition within the Nutrition Department. You will coordinate meal services, monitor intake, educate patients and families, and collaborate with Johns Hopkins Hospital Food Service.

This on-site role requires DT-R certification, an ACEND-approved education path, and experience in clinical food service; four 10-hour days, 7:30am–6pm with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• DT-R certification required by ACEND
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics may substitute for DT-R requirement
• Associate's degree (or equivalent) required from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university

Responsibilities

• Develop nutritionally complete daily menus based on physician orders in Epic.
• Manage menu selections in CBORD Diet Order System ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Monitor patient intake and acceptance of meals, snacks, and formulas.
• Gather data from EMR for patient assessments (height, weight, labs, intake).
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and prescribed diets.
• Coordinate orders through CaterTrax and maintain documentation.
• Maintain nursing unit pantry stock levels.

Skills

DT-R certification

Organized

Detail-oriented

Team communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics (substitution for DT-R)

Tools

Epic

CBORD Diet Order System

CaterTrax

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD is seeking a compassionate Dietary Technician to support patient nutrition within the Nutrition Department. You will coordinate meal services, monitor intake, educate patients and families, and collaborate with Johns Hopkins Hospital Food Service.

This on-site role requires DT-R certification, an ACEND-approved education path, and experience in clinical food service; four 10-hour days, 7:30am–6pm with rotating weekends.