Nutrition Technician

UW Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Nutrition Technician helps provide food and nutrition services to patients at UW Health. The role supports assessment, development, and implementation of nutrition interventions for individual or group nutrition education, and monitors patient progress. The technician also participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to help ensure nutrition care is safe and effective.

This position is 80% FTE, or 32 hours per week, consisting of four 8-hour shifts. Shifts are primarily Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation about once per month. Start times vary between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., and hours may vary based on department operational needs.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nutrition or a related field.
• Two years of experience as a Nutrition Technician, Diet Clerk, or in other nutrition-related work.
• Register as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within six months, or qualify through the alternative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist pathway.
• If using the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist alternative, obtain registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire or within six months.
• Obtain certification or licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin within three months of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Help assess, develop, and implement nutrition interventions for individual or group nutrition education.
• Monitor patient progress.
• Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure nutrition care is safe and effective.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Two-week paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible schedule and shift options that support work-life balance
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work for employee and family well-being
• Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree