Health Technician (Dietetic)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a qualified candidate to support the Nutrition Services Department. The role involves receiving and directing phone calls from patients, family members, staff, and dieticians, contributing to patient care coordination and information delivery.

The position operates within the DHA Direct Hire framework, with shifts that may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and the posted pay range indicates a competitive DoD salary range.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Receive and direct phone calls from patients, family members, staff, and dieticians.

Education

Foreign education recognition/assessment requirement

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: Work is performed in an office environment within the Nutrition Services Department. The Patient Room Services section operates between the hours of 0500-1900 including weekends and holidays. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Key Responsibilities

Receive and direct phone calls from patients, family members, staff, and dieticians.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41659 – $54160/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.