Nutrition Technician I at Partner's Healthcare in Belmont, Massachusetts

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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

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

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.