Dietetic Technician

Cleveland Clinic

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician provides direct nutritional care to adult inpatient populations at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus under the guidance of a registered dietitian. The role collaborates with nurses, physicians, food service staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to support patient nutrition needs, ensure accurate meal delivery, and monitor ongoing nutrition care. It involves direct patient interaction and contributes to high-quality, patient-centered care.

The position works one of two stated day schedules: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. After selection and placement, at least three months of on-the-job training is required, including classroom work, assignments, work across various shifts, and rotation through various patient care areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or a related field, or an associate degree in Dietetic Technology.
• Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) credential required within six months of hire.
• Maintain ongoing continuing education in nutrition-related practice areas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic communication tools.
• Ability to follow direction effectively and work independently with minimal supervision in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to collaborate effectively, communicate issues clearly, and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
• Ability to navigate extensively throughout the hospital to provide services to many patients.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for computer entry.
• Physical ability to measure and weigh patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to moderate- and low-risk patient populations under a registered dietitian.
• Implement and communicate nutrition care plans with the healthcare team.
• Maintain documentation, follow-up systems, and diet and order entry records.
• Serve as a liaison between food service staff and clinical and dietitian teams.
• Ensure patient meals comply with prescribed diets and communicate needed diet changes.
• Manage menu entry and process diet and nourishment updates.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, committees, and projects.
• Support dietetic internship programs as a preceptor.
• Track productivity and complete 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time