Nutrition Technician

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition benefits eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Nutrition Technician to help assess, develop, and implement nutrition interventions for patients. You will monitor progress, provide nutrition education, and participate in quality improvement to ensure safe and effective care.

The role offers a schedule of 32 hours per week (80% FTE) with shifts Monday–Friday and occasional weekend rotations, starting between 7:00–8:00am and four 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nutrition or related field is required.
• 2 years of nutrition-related work experience required.
• NDTR certification required or RD with hire/within 6 months
• State licensure required within 3 months of start date

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing nutrition interventions for individuals or groups.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts to ensure safe and effective nutrition care.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Patient education

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Tools

NDTR – Registered

RD (optional) or RD within 6 months

Wisconsin state licensure within 3 months

Job description

Work Schedule

80% FTE, 32 hours per week. Shifts will primarily be Monday-Friday with weekend rotation about once per month. Start times will vary between 7:00-8:00am and consist of four, 8 hour shifts. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Job Description

Work Schedule

80% FTE, 32 hours per week. Shifts will primarily be Monday-Friday with weekend rotation about once per month. Start times will vary between 7:00-8:00am and consist of four, 8 hour shifts. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Help provide food and nutrition services to patients at UW Health. If you like to draft meal plans and conduct nutritional education to patients, this is the role for you!

We are seeking a Nutrition Technician to:

• Help assess, develop, and implement nutrition intervention(s) for individual or group nutrition education, and monitor the patient’s progress.
• Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience as a Nutrition Technician, Diet Clerk, or other nutrition related work Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. within 6 months Required or
• OR in lieu of the above: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire or obtained within 6 months within 6 months Required and
• Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of the start date within 3 months Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital

in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation’s leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.