Nutrition Technician
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible 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.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred
- Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) preferred
- Dietician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred
- Good communication skills
- High level of service delivery
- Attention to detail
- Computer proficiency
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.