Pediatric Nutrition Technician — Part-Time with Weekend Rotations

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Part-time Nutrition Technician to support the Clinical Dietitian team in providing optimal nutritional care to pediatric patients. The role includes formula preparation, breastmilk handling, and inventory support, contributing to the safety and accuracy of nutrition delivery.

The position involves two 10-hour weekday shifts (Mon Tue Thu Fri, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM or 9:30 AM–8:00 PM) with rotating weekends and three holiday shifts per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree from ACEND-accredited program or current enrollment in a Didactic Program in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program preferred.
• Experience with basic liquid measurements and math for formula preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication and empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
• Experience with Epic or other EMR systems preferred.
• Experience working with Timeless.

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 a Centrifuge for precise nutrition preparation.

Skills

Basic math

Written & verbal communication

Empathy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Dietetics (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Timeless

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Part-time Nutrition Technician to support the Clinical Dietitian team in providing optimal nutritional care to pediatric patients. The role includes formula preparation, breastmilk handling, and inventory support, contributing to the safety and accuracy of nutrition delivery.

The position involves two 10-hour weekday shifts (Mon Tue Thu Fri, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM or 9:30 AM–8:00 PM) with rotating weekends and three holiday shifts per year.