• Dietetic Technician

    Children's Hospital Boston (Boston, MA)


    81139BRJob Posting Title:Dietetic TechnicianDepartment:Patient Services-Clinical NutritionAutoReqId:81139BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:ClinicalJob Posting Description:

    Position Summary:

    Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking Dietetic Technicians for per-diem, part-time, and full-time roles. These positions include weekday day shifts and weekend coverage options.

     

    All new hires will participate in a 1–2 month training period, which includes 2–3 weekday shifts per week to support full orientation and clinical readiness.

     

    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.

    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.

     

    Boston Children’s Hospital encourages diverse candidates to apply.

     

    We offer competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts, and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

     

    Office/Site Location:Boston