Dietetic Tech Per Diem
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

1. Demonstrates competence in the nutrition screening of in-house patients
o Assesses patients with-in 48 hours of admission
o Performs re-assessments per protocol of policy
o Accurately completes assessment forms
2. Demonstrates ability to provide diet counseling
o Tracks patients who need to have diet instructions
o Educates patients appropriately on their diets
o Provides appropriate discharge information on the diet
3. Demonstrates ability to conduct calorie counts
o Records % of food eaten at meals in patient's rooms
o Calculates calorie counts accurately
o Records in medical record in timely fashion
4. Demonstrates the ability to conduct meal rounds and test trays.
o Conducts meal rounds per protocol
o Conducts tests trays per protocol
5. Demonstrates ability to conduct the room service program.
o Accurately monitors patient choices to diet restrictions
o Assists patients for menu selection on the following diets: protein restrictions, gluten-free diet, 1 gm. Na+

Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
o Registered Diet Tech
Experience Preferred/Desired
• 1+ month in acute care setting
Education Minimum Required
• Minimum of 2 years of either a 2-to-4-year nutrition program
Education Preferred/Desired
• 2-year ADA accredited diet tech program

EEO Statement
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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.