Nutrition Technician: Patient-Focused Diet Support

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

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.