The Health Technician (Dietetic) is in the Nutrition and Food Services service line at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami, FL.
They perform routine duties that require exceptional customer service, computer skills, proper phone etiquette, proficiency in special food service and therapeutic diet procedures, a broad knowledge of routine modified diets, combinations of diet modifications and knowledge of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS} Dietetics software and required functions.
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Has a broad knowledge of routing modified diets, combinations of diet modifications and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) dietetics software. Conducts patient rounds to discuss menu available food items and ways to order meals. Handles patient meal service orders in person or by phone. Interacts with Veterans, dietitians, nursing staff, and other medical center employees.
Receives patient meal orders and preferences, meal and nourishment requests from nursing, clinical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Advises supervisor of any special orders or changes needed that may impact food production, including instances when substitutions are needed due to food preferences. Takes whatever action necessary, within authority, to maximize patient satisfaction with meal service. Completes select and non-select menus as required.
Ensures all food/supplies are covered, labeled, and dated. Retrieves computerized information to assist with tray and/or nourishment assembly such as standing orders, nourishment labels, tabulated recipe lists, and other simple information to assist in meal delivery. Provides education and information on local facility therapeutic diets to patients, guests, and nursing staff. Assists patients in selection of the proper foods according to their individual diet.
Performs clerical and administrative duties in support of the service. Preferred Experience: ServSave manager certification preferred. Work Schedule: 5:00 am- 8:00 pm, Shift includes weekends and holiday rotations(Work schedule is determined and approved by the supervisor. You may be required to work various shifts based on facility/ patient care needs) Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Technician (Dietetic)/PD99855S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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Shaquanna.Burroughs@va.gov · 254-408-1993
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $43384 – $56399/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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