Hospital Diet Technician — Patient Nutrition Support

Spaulding Rehabilitation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered to assist the Dietitian in providing nutrition services to a broad patient population at 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA.

This per diem role supports meal selections, between-meal nourishments, and special formulas as required by each patient, with responsibilities including assessments, patient interviews, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics required.
• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred
• Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Good communication skills

High level of service delivery

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent / Associate's Degree Dietetics

Job description

Spaulding Hospital-Cambridge, Inc. is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered to assist the Dietitian in providing nutrition services to a broad patient population at 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA.

This per diem role supports meal selections, between-meal nourishments, and special formulas as required by each patient, with responsibilities including assessments, patient interviews, and accurate record-keeping.