Dietetic Health Technician: Patient Meal Service

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Nutrition and Food Service at the Amarillo VA Medical Center seeks a Health Technician (Dietetic) to support hospital food service operations and patient meal delivery.

The role involves processing diet orders, providing frontline customer service, and collaborating with dietitians to ensure accurate meals while adhering to therapeutic diets and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting nutrient needs and patient preferences.
• Ability to use computers, databases and automated systems in a hospital setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for unit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Handles patient meal service orders and enters orders into Dietetics Software.
• Provides professional customer service via telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Collaborates with Dietitians regarding food and drug interactions and notes issues with meal service.
• Interprets and processes diet orders; prints and reviews meal tickets.
• Triages calls from inpatient units about patient meals and nourishments.

Skills

Customer service

Dietary knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Tools

Dietetics software

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Nutrition and Food Service at the Amarillo VA Medical Center seeks a Health Technician (Dietetic) to support hospital food service operations and patient meal delivery.

The role involves processing diet orders, providing frontline customer service, and collaborating with dietitians to ensure accurate meals while adhering to therapeutic diets and safety protocols.