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Nutrition Services Diet Tech
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What they do
A Nutrition or Dietetic Technician assists nutritionists in running food service and nutrition education programs. May help plan meals or educate and counsel clients.
$37,021 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Nutrition Services Diet Tech MedStar Health $18.40 - $29.74 /Hr. United States, Maryland, Leonardtown 25500 Point Lookout Road (Show on map) Jul 30, 2026
About the Job General Summary of Position
Provides clinical support to Dietitian team by: writing menus and diet requisitions. Consults with patients regarding diets and distributes appropriate nutritional information. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Utilizes Cerner to print out diet summary receive diet orders and verify patient diet information.
Logs all phone calls and follows through on requests.
Distributes and collects patient menus. Assists patients as needed in completing menu. Makes referrals to Clinical Dietitian as needed.
Edits menu according to diet order meal pattern and patient information recorded in patient cardex and explains diet to patient.
Participates in patient rounds to assist patient with menu selection.
Consults with dieticians on diet conflicts.
Works on the patient tray line on when needed.
Rounds with patients to assist patient with menu selections. Acts as primary communicator to patient care areas regarding patient diet orders and requests.
Minimal Qualifications
Education High School Diploma or GED required or
equivalent. required
Associate's degree in Dietetics preferred or
other related field preferred
Experience
PC computer experience preferred This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.