Nutrition Technician I - Feeding Prep Center

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Nutrition Technician to support the Clinical Dietitian team in providing optimal care to pediatric patients. The role involves formula preparation, breastmilk handling, and inventory management, contributing to safe and accurate nutrition delivery.

The position requires basic math, good communication, and familiarity with EMR systems; ServSafe certification is a plus. Shifts are four 10-hour days per week, including every third weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with ACEND- accredited program preferred.
• Basic math and ability to read and follow instructions.
• Good oral and written communication; empathetic interaction with patients and families.
• Experience with Epic EMR systems preferred; Timeless experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Dietitians with formula preparation and food tasks.
• Prepare specialized breastmilk nutrition including donor human milk diets and high‑calorie hind milk.
• Support inventory for breastmilk, formulas, supplements and supplies.
• Operate centrifuge and other equipment for precise nutrition preparation.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Empathy

Reading instructions

Basic measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

ACEND-accredited program preferred

Associate’s degree DP Dietetics enrollment preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Timeless

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Nutrition Department is seeking a Nutrition Technician to support the Clinical Dietitian team in providing optimal nutritional care to patients. This role includes formula preparation, breastmilk handling, and inventory support. The position plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and safety of nutrition delivery to our pediatric population. This position is scheduled for (4) 10-hour shifts per week, with shifts from 7:00am –5:30pm. or 9:30am- 8:00pm , and requires working Saturday and Sunday every third weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Dietitians in providing nutritional care, including formula preparation and food-related tasks.
• Prepare specialized breastmilk nutrition, including donor human milk diets, skim human milk, and high-calorie hind milk.
• Support inventory processes for breastmilk, formulas, supplements, and supplies.
• Operate specialized equipment such as Centrifuge for precise nutrition preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree from an ACEND-accredited program or current enrollment in a Didactic Program in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program preferred.

Experience

• Ability to perform basic liquid measurements. Ability to read and understand instructions, and use basic math in formula preparation.
• Ability to communicate appropriately orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
• Experience with Epic or other EMR systems preferred.
• Experience working with Timeless preferred.

Licensure / Certifications

• ServSafe Certification preferred.