Clinical Dietetic Technician

About the role

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This approach empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

Responsibilities

• Conducts the screening and evaluation of the nutrition care needs of patients.
• Affords assistance to Registered Dietitians in the development of nutritional care plans including nutrition interventions, nutrition focused physical exams, and diet counseling.
• Collects nutritionally relevant data from the medical record for medications, clinical symptoms, laboratory values, diet history, and anthropometrics.
• Makes recommendations for adjustments to the plan of care to improve patient's recovery and documents outcomes on nutrition intervention.
• Modifies diet orders for texture/consistency, tolerance, and supplemental feedings as appropriate under the oversight of the Registered Dietitian.
• Edicates patients or employees, in groups or individually, and/or those accompanying the patient, regarding medical nutrition therapies.
• Serves as a preceptor for dietetic technician affiliated programs and associated tasks as applicable.
• Assists with administrative or clerical functions associated with food service operations.
• Assists in related duties that support performance improvement activities for the service.
• Conducts nutrient intake analysis and meal rounds.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Completes test trays and tray studies.
• Completes patient satisfaction surveys.
• May perform other duties as assigned as appropriate for the grade and assignment and which are within the scope of the occupation.

Requirements

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an associate's or higher degree program in Dietetic Technology, Dietetics or another related field of study that is accredited by ACEND®.
• Experience: Completion of one (1) year of clinical experience in dietetics, and the possession of an active Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification.
• Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Possession of the DTR credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).