Nutrition Technician

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or Dietetics assistant to support the Dietitian in delivering nutrition services to a broad patient population. This includes planning meals, between-meal nourishments, and specialized formulas tailored to individual patients.

The role emphasizes accurate nutrition assessments, diet counseling, and careful monitoring of calorie counts and meal intake, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment of patients.
• Provides diet counseling to patients including education, discharge information, tracking, menu selection.
• Assesses patient calorie counts and meal consumption; conducts meal rounds and monitors diet restrictions.
• Maintains pertinent records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Service delivery

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Dietetics

Tools

DTR credential

Job description

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The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

Responsible to assist the Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient.

Essential Functions

• Provides nutrition assessment of patients
• Provides diet counseling to patients which includes education, discharge information, tracking, menu selection, etc.
• Assesses patient calorie counts, % of food consumed by patient, conducts meal round, diet restriction monitoring, etc.
• Maintains pertinent records
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferred

Experience

• Experience dietician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• High level of service delivery.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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