Nutrition Tech I: Patient Diet Support

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Boston is seeking a Dietetic Technician to assist the Dietitian in delivering nutrition services to a broad patient population. You will help plan meals, provide between-meal nourishments, and prepare special formulas as required.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients to identify food preferences and dietary restrictions, supporting calorie monitoring, and maintaining patient records.

Qualifications

• Assists dietitian in the assessment of nutritional needs.
• Interview patients to identify food preferences, allergies, and nutritional status.
• Assesses patient calorie counts, percentage of food consumed by the patient, conducts meal rounds, diet restriction monitoring, etc.
• Maintains pertinent records.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietitian in providing nutrition services to a broad patient population.
• Support meal planning and between-meal nourishments and special formulas as required.
• Maintain accurate patient nutrition records and assist with monitoring intake.

Skills

Good communication skills

High level of service delivery

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred

Job description

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Boston is seeking a Dietetic Technician to assist the Dietitian in delivering nutrition services to a broad patient population. You will help plan meals, provide between-meal nourishments, and prepare special formulas as required.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients to identify food preferences and dietary restrictions, supporting calorie monitoring, and maintaining patient records.