Hospital Nutrition Technician – Clinical Dietetics

Atlantic Health; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support nutrition care across inpatient units. The role focuses on nutrition screening, data collection, and collaboration with RDNs to implement care plans. Experience in acute or long-term care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities include documentation in EPIC, patient education, and ensuring accuracy of nutrition data. A related degree and NDTR credential are expected, with opportunities for professional growth within a large health

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field.
• Completion of dietetic technician program or ACEND-accredited coursework.
• NDTR credential required or preferred for the role.
• Experience as a dietetic technician in hospital or long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document nutrition screening within 24 hours of admission.
• Gather and review nutrition-related data and intake information from patient and family.
• Document progress and data in EMR per procedures.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Documentation in EMR

Communication with RDN

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nutrition

ACEND-accredited Dietetics program or NDTR qualification

NDTR certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Dietetic Technician to support nutrition care across inpatient units. The role focuses on nutrition screening, data collection, and collaboration with RDNs to implement care plans. Experience in acute or long-term care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities include documentation in EPIC, patient education, and ensuring accuracy of nutrition data. A related degree and NDTR credential are expected, with opportunities for professional growth within a large health