Dietetic Technician (Per Diem)

Dietetic Technician (Per Diem) | Boston Childrens Hospital

Position Summary: Dietetic Technicians support the Clinical Nutrition team by assisting in the delivery of high-quality nutritional care to patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The per diem schedule requires a minimum of 1 day per week and 1 weekend per month. The team is ideally seeking candidates with greater availability; however, this reflects the minimum requirement. During the initial training period, candidates are expected to be available 23 days per week for approximately 23 months while becoming fully trained and acclimated to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Clinical Dietitian in providing optimal nutritional care to patients.
• Screening patients who may be at nutritional risk and providing supportive clinical care and follow-up.
• Calculating patient nutrient and energy intake when ordered by a provider or requested by a dietitian.
• Providing nutrition-related education for patients and caregivers on select modified diets.
• Monitoring understanding and implementation of nutrition interventions and communicating progress to the Registered Dietitian.
• Modifying care plans as needed in collaboration with the Clinical Dietitian.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• Associate's degree from an ACEND-accredited program is required, Bachelor's degree from an ACEND-accredited program is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of one to two years of related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with nutrient analysis software and basic computer skills.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to support patient-centered care.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Registered Dietetic Technician credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is preferred.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.