Dietitian Technician (Per Diem)
84897BR
Patient Services-Clinical Nutrition
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
1
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Per Diem
Pay Range
$19.06-$27.64 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
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 2–3 days per week for approximately 2–3 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.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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