Nutrition Technician

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Nutrition Technician to support patient care under the supervision of a Nutrition Therapist. The role involves managing enteral tube feeding operations, including inventory, orders, delivery, retrieval, and patient billing.

The position offers full-time or part-time shifts in a high-acuity hospital environment, with opportunities for mentoring and collaboration with nutrition professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Problem solving and math proficiency needed.
• Basic computer skills including Word/Excel and email.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition care services for patients under supervision.
• Manage enteral tube feeding operations including inventory, orders, delivery, retrieval, and billing.

Skills

High school diploma

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Math skills

Computer experience

Education

Enrollment in or completion of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

DTR preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Intranet/Internet navigation

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Nebraska Medicine Nutrition Technician

Position Highlights

This Nutrition Technician will have mentoring opportunities to work directly with Nutrition Therapists to improve patient outcomes. This is a unique position to interact with patients and an interdisciplinary team at the highest acuity setting in Nebraska.

Shift Details

• Full -Time/Part-time available
• Varied 8 hour shifts |Occasional Weekends
• University Twr - Unit III

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Perform nutrition care services for patients under the supervision of the Nutrition Therapist. Manage the enteral tube feeding operation, including inventory, order processing, delivery, retrieval and patient billing.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Communication skills (written and verbal; individual and group interaction) required.
• Organizational skills (ability to multi-task; attention to detail; time management) required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Problem solving skills required.
• Math skills required.
• Computer experience (Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; email; intranet/internet navigation) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in nutrition and dietetics preferred.
• Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.