Nutrition Technician

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Days. Hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, with a weekend rotation approximately once a month. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital and East Madison Hospital. Be part of something remarkable Help provide food and nutrition services to patients at UW Health. If you like to draft meal plans and conduct nutritional education to patients, this is the role for you! We are seeking a Nutrition Technician to: Help assess, develop, and implement nutrition intervention(s) for individual or group nutrition education, and monitor the patient’s progress. Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nutrition or related field
• 2 years of experience as a Nutrition Technician, Diet Clerk, or other nutrition related work
• Registered as a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. within 6 months OR in lieu of the above: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as delineated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire or obtained within 6 months
• Certification/Licensure as required by the State of Wisconsin within 3 months of the start date

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Responsibilities

• Help assess, develop, and implement nutrition intervention(s) for individual or group nutrition education, and monitor the patient’s progress.
• Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree