Nutrition Care Technician Part Time Rotate

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Care Technician. This part-time role involves assisting patients with menu selections, managing dietary information, and ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions. Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, you will play a vital role in enhancing patient care through effective communication and resource management. Join a team that values quality, respect, and innovation in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• One year of diet office experience or relevant college coursework.
• Ability to pass the Nutrition Care Exam within one month.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selection according to dietary restrictions.
• Prepare formula orders and update recipes under dietitian guidance.

Skills

Menu selection assistance

Dietary restrictions knowledge

Inventory management

Clerical processing

Education

Associate degree in Dietetic Technology

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Nine college credits in Nutrition-related coursework

Job description

Job Description - Nutrition Care Technician Part Time Rotate (2506000909)

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Our surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive, and cardiovascular surgeries. We utilize imaging technology designed specifically for children, providing advanced diagnostic services such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and a dedicated pediatric burn center. We offer specialized care in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine across our main hospital, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy, and six ambulatory sites.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a registered dietitian, the Nutrition Care Technician functions as a resource for Nutrition Services Clerks and Dietary Aides. Responsibilities include assisting patients with menu selection according to their dietary restrictions, taking and preparing formula orders, and updating formula recipes and labels under dietitian guidance. The technician also reviews and updates dietary information, confirms allergies with new patients, performs weekly inventory, and assists with scheduling and clerical processing. Adheres to hospital policies and promotes the values of the organization, including quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, and resource efficiency.

Qualifications

• One year of diet office experience or nine college credits in Nutrition-related coursework.
• Ability to pass the Nutrition Care Exam with a score of 90% or above within one month of training.
• Preferably, completion of a 2-year associate degree in Dietetic Technology or a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Passing the Dietetic Technician national examination by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (preferred).

Employment practices are non-discriminatory and compliant with legal standards. Applicants will undergo a criminal background check upon receiving a conditional offer. The organization participates in E-Verify and WOTC programs. For more information, visit E-Verify and WOTC.