Dietetic Technician

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Dietetic Technician provides direct nutritional care to adult inpatient populations at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus under the guidance of a registered dietitian. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members including nurses, physicians, and food service staff to support patient nutrition needs, ensure accurate meal delivery, and monitor ongoing nutrition care. This role involves direct patient interaction and plays a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nutrition or related field OR Associate's Degree in Dietetic Technology
Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) required within 6 months of hire
After selection and placement in the job, minimum three month's on-the-job training required, including classroom work, assignments, various shifts and rotation to various patient care areas
Maintains ongoing continuing education in nutrition-related practice areas
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in the use of electronic communication tools
Effectively follows direction and works independently with minimal supervision in an interdisciplinary environment
Strong organizational and time management skills; collaborates effectively, communicates issues clearly, and resolves conflicts in a timely manner
Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry.
Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care using medical nutrition therapy for moderate/low-risk populations under a registered dietitian.
Implement and communicate nutrition care plans with the healthcare team.
Maintain documentation, follow-up systems, and diet/order entry records.
Serve as a liaison between food service staff and clinical/dietitian teams.
Ensure patient meals comply with prescribed diets; communicates needed diet changes.
Manage menu entry and processes diet/nourishment updates.
Contribute to departmental initiatives, committees, and projects.
Support dietetic internship programs as a preceptor.
Track productivity and completes required reports.
Participate in professional development, rounds, conferences, and research.
Use clinical and dietetic software to support patient care and analysis.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Maintain, update, and audit department systems and nutrition registry data.
Perform nutrition analysis, data coding, validation checks, and error correction.
Complete additional duties as assigned.