Nutrition Technician

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to support nutrition services for a broad patient population. You will assist the Dietitian with assessments, meal planning, and education, ensuring accurate calorie counts and appropriate formulas as required.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, diet counseling, monitoring calories and intake, maintaining records, and complying with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate’s Degree Dietetics preferred.
• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) preferred.
• 1-2 years dietician experience preferred.
• Good communication, service level and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment of patients.
• Provides diet counseling including education, discharge information, tracking and menu selection.
• Assesses calorie counts, food intake, conducts meal rounds and monitors diet restrictions.
• 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 preferred

Job description

Site: 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

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

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

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

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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