Travel: Nutrition - Dietitian

Dietitian/Registered Dietitian
Location: New York City, NY

Agency: Cynet Health

Pay: $1,670 per week

Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 16 Weeks

Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position
Dietetic Technician
Profession: Dietary Services
Specialty: Dietetic Technician
Duration: 16 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 7 hours
Experience: Minimum one year work-related experience preferred
License: None specified
Certifications: Food Safety Certification preferred
Must-Have:
High School Diploma or GED
Associate's degree in nutrition or a related food service field or equivalent related work experience
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of computers
Good mathematical skills
Locals accepted - preferred within a 75-mile radius
Description:
This position involves greeting patients, visitors, and employees in a courteous manner.
The technician will identify themselves to patients and explain their functions and tasks clearly.
They will respond to inquiries politely and promptly.
In matters outside their duties, they will refer to the appropriate personnel while keeping everyone informed.
The technician will assist Clinical Dietitians in obtaining and evaluating diet histories of patients.
They will communicate patient concerns, questions, and comments to Clinical Dietitians.
They will document in patients' medical records and ensure therapeutic diet orders are recorded.
Calculating nutrition intake assessments and referring data to the Clinical Dietitian is a responsibility.
The technician may assist the Clinical Dietitian by calculating individualized therapeutic meal patterns.
Performing nutrition screenings by interviewing patients and reviewing medical records is required.
They will review nourishment orders with patients and conduct taste tests of special products.
Directing changes in items on patients' trays or meal patterns is part of the role.
Conducting patient follow-up visits and nutrition rounds is also required.
Maintaining and updating patient nutrition care plans is essential.
The technician may assist in reviewing cycle menu revisions and provide diet instruction to patients as directed.
They will assist in providing patient nutrition education, including planning diets for home use.
Representation of the department at meetings and participation in community projects may be required.
Occasionally conducting in-services and participating in the orientation of new staff is expected.
The technician will participate in workshops, seminars, or special projects regarding trends in nutrition and dietetics.
They must maintain current knowledge of the field and participate in the development and measurement of outcomes for Food and Nutrition Services.
Duties must be performed ethically and compassionately, applying knowledge of age and disease-specific patient needs as warranted.
Other job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.
They will accurately prepare and dispense the calculated volume of formula and additives as ordered.
The technician will use correct techniques to measure liquids and solids.
Inventorying supplies and enteral feeding equipment is necessary as per site needs.
They will maintain necessary par levels and follow infection control regulatory requirements for formula preparation.
Maintaining a clean work area is essential.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding

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