Nutrition Technician
@ 1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital CorporationNutrition Technician
About the job
Mass General Brigham is a healthcare system focused on patient care, research, and teaching. The role involves supporting dietitians by providing nutrition assessments, diet counseling, and monitoring patient food intake at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Good communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Computer proficiency
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred
- Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR] preferred
- 1-2 years dietician experience
- Able to perform patient assessments
Full job description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts 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 Summary
SummaryResponsible to assist the Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient.
Essential Functions
Provides nutrition assessment of patients
Provides 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 records
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Qualifications
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] preferred
Experience
dietician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills.
High level of service delivery.
Attention to detail.
Computer proficiency.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding 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 Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$ - $26.58/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At 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.
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