Dietetic Technician

Summary

We are currently offering up to a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Current MaineHealth employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Former team members must be separated from MaineHealth system for greater than 3 months to be eligible.

Bonus amount prorated for part-time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

Under the supervision of a Registered Licensed Clinical Dietitian, assists with the nutrition intervention of patients on assigned patient care units.

Responsible for performing nutritional screening, implementing & monitoring compliance to care plans, educating patients & their families, and communicating with interdisciplinary team members.

Screening includes obtaining and verifying relevant data and information in a timely manner for support of nutrition assessment under the supervision of an RD.

Serves as a department services Customer Service Advocate. Work is performed at a high degree of independence.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education : Knowledge of Nutrition principles normally acquired through graduation of a Dietetic Technician associate degree program or acceptable college level training in Nutrition, and licensure by the State of Maine is required.

American Dietetic Association accredited programs are preferred. Acquires 10 credits per year of continuing education to maintain technical skills and licensure credits.

License / Certifications : See "Education"

Experience : N / A

Work requires one to six months of orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department policies and procedures.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of patients, staff and co-workers.

Must possess a basic understanding of the metric system.

Work requires walking for approximately 80% of work time as well as the ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail.

Analytical skills necessary to evaluate food intakes, examine quality and accuracy of food served to patients according to diet prescriptions, and collect and compare data to estimated needs identified by the Registered Dietitian.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential.

If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

Additional Information

Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource.

MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.