Nutrition Technician

Nutrition Technician

The Nutrition Technician supports the Dietitian in providing nutrition services to a broad patient population. This includes helping ensure each patient receives appropriate meals, between-meal nourishments, and any special formulas required to meet their individual needs. This is a patient-facing role with the opportunity to contribute directly to patient care, comfort, and overall wellness through thoughtful nutrition support. The position requires direct interaction with patients as part of the nutrition care process.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Dietitian in assessing patients' nutritional needs.
• Meet with patients to understand food preferences, allergies, and nutritional status.
• Monitor patient intake through calorie counts, documentation of food consumed, meal rounds, and review of diet restrictions.
• Maintain accurate and timely nutrition-related records to support patient care and departmental processes.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred.

Licenses and Credentials:
Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.

Experience:

Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication skills.
• High level of service delivery.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency.

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

115 Mill Street

Pay Range: $19.42 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade: 3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources.