Per Diem Diet Technician: Hospital Nutrition Care & Education

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Diet Technician to screen inpatients for nutrition risk and provide patient education under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. Responsibilities include nutrition care, diet order accuracy, and staff training for Milk Depot and Enteral Nutrition.

The role requires two years of formal nutrition training or a 4-year nutrition degree, plus DTR registration or equivalent, with preferred hospital nutrition experience and weekend/night shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of formal training beyond high school or a 4 year degree in Nutrition.
• Registration required: Diet Technician Registered (DTR) OR 4 year degree in Nutrition.
• 2 years experience in hospital clinical nutrition is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes Nutrition Screening and Assessment according to Nutrition Services policy.
• Develops and implements Nutrition Intervention, Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and participates in Patient Care Huddles.
• Documents Nutrition Care Process and Productivity tracking.
• Inspects meals for diet order accuracy and quality.
• Instructs patients and families in nutrition principles and diet choices.
• Educates dietetic interns and students.
• Collaborates with RDs, techs, and support staff.
• Works under direction of a Registered Dietitian.
• Handles infant formula and Enteral Nutrition products.

Skills

Nutrition screening

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Dietary guidelines

Education

Associate degree in Nutrition

DTR registration or Nutrition degree

Tools

Diet Office Software

Enteral nutrition equipment

Job description

Concord Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Diet Technician to screen inpatients for nutrition risk and provide patient education under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. Responsibilities include nutrition care, diet order accuracy, and staff training for Milk Depot and Enteral Nutrition.

The role requires two years of formal nutrition training or a 4-year nutrition degree, plus DTR registration or equivalent, with preferred hospital nutrition experience and weekend/night shifts.