Dietary Technician

At Partners HealthCare, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of nutrition. As a Per Diem Dietetic Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our patients and staff in achieving their health goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Nutrition Screening: Conduct thorough nutrition screenings of in-house patients within 48 hours of admission, accurately completing assessment forms and re-assessments as per protocol.
• Diet Counseling: Provide personalized diet counseling to patients, tracking those who require diet instructions and educating them on their diets, as well as providing discharge information on the diet.
• Calorie Counts: Conduct accurate calorie counts, recording % of food eaten at meals in patient rooms and calculating calorie counts in a timely fashion.
• Meal Rounds and Test Trays: Conduct meal rounds and test trays per protocol, ensuring patients receive the necessary nutrition support.
• Room Service Program: Accurately monitor patient choices to diet restrictions and assist patients with menu selection on restricted diets, such as protein restrictions, gluten-free diets, and low-sodium diets.

Why Join Our Team:

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and strive to reflect the diversity of our patients. As a Per Diem Dietetic Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care and advancing the field of nutrition.