Nutrition Technician

Dietitian AssistantSite: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryResponsible to assist the dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to a broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient.Essential FunctionsProvides nutrition assessment of patientsProvides diet counseling to patients which includes education, discharge information, tracking, menu selection, etc.Assesses patient calorie counts, % of food consumed by patient, conducts meal round, diet restriction monitoring, etc.Maintains pertinent recordsRequired for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsDoes this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)?YesQualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? NoLicenses and Credentials: Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferredExperience: Dietician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities: Good communication skills. High level of service delivery. Attention to detail. Computer proficiency.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location300 First AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$ - $26.58/HourlyMass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.