Clinical Dietetic Technician (Administrative)

Summary This position is located at the Lexington VA Medical Center in Clinical Nutrition Section of Nutrition and Food Services. The Clinical Dietetic Technician has the responsibility of providing a high-level of technical assistance and support to the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Employee will assist both Food and Clinical to complete administrative tasks consistent with expectations of a Dietetic Technician in addition to timekeeping. Responsibilities The incumbent performs duties with a high level of independence and demonstrates exceptional competence regarding clinical and administrative duties while functioning within the assigned Scope of Practice. Major duties include but are not limited to: Gathers data and information to assist in the preparation of studies. Perform required quality control audits. May coordinate process improvement activities pertaining to food production and meal service. May coordinate HACCP program activities to include monitoring, collection and reporting of data, and conducting related trainings. Analyzes manpower and workload requirements in organizations. Modifies tray tickets, standing orders, supplements, and pertinent production/service computerized reports. Coordinates, develops, and maintains computer software files to support the function of Nutrition and Food Services (NFS). Uses available technology for data collection, reporting, training and other food service and production functions. Serves as the ServSafe instructor and/or proctor for NFS. May facilitate employee training on safe food handling and other related topics. May coordinate activities and shadowing experiences for dietetic interns, as applicable. May conduct or assist with inspections of halfway homes, residential care homes and other patient care activities under supervision and dependent on facility needs. Completes patient satisfaction surveys and assists with patient satisfaction efforts within NFS. Collaborates with food service and production supervisors, administrative and clinical dietitians to enhance overall Veteran satisfaction with meal service. May collect nutritionally relevant data from medical record, patient, or caretaker to assist RDN with nutrition plan of care. Assist with administrative or clerical functions associated with clinical or food service functions. Assists with time keeping responsibilities for the department. May assist with teaching classes and food preparation and cleanup as assigned by the RDN. May modify menus or diet orders under the oversight of the RDN. May perform other duties as assigned as appropriate for the grade and assignment and which are within the scope of the occupation. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; tours available include 7:30-4:00 8:00-4:30 Telework: Ad-hoc as determined by the Supervisor. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99304 Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-09