Dietetic Technician

                    

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.

                        

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Job Title

Dietetic Technician

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

DDSI Nutrition-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

C16003

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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 or 7:30am to 4:00pm.   

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• 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. 

 

 
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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,