Health Tech (Dietetic)
Comprehensive knowledge of human nutrition requirements in health and disease, dietetic principles, concepts and methodology. Instructs patient/family members and nursing staff on diet pattern, allowed food items. Conduct interviews with patients and/or family members. Record pertinent information regarding nutritional care in the patient's medical record via hospital computer data system. Processes diet changes and carry out diet communication center procedures. Prepares all patient menus, makes appropriate diet changes prior to meal tray line service start. Prepares supplemental feeding schedules based on food production timelines. Contact patients during meal service to observe food acceptance or the consult with patients having dietary problems. Develop and/or revise, under the guidance of the registered dietitian, the nutritional care plans of patients to ensure patients receive needed nutritional care. Checks patient tray for accuracy of requested items, portion control and allowed items on modified diets. Working knowledge of mechanics and schedules of tray distribution and pick up. Organize work to meet time constraints. Skill in communicating and assisting staff, patients, other customers from a wide variety of backgrounds. Works under pressure and maintains composure under adverse conditions. Follow oral and written instructions. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
5:
30 am - 2:
00 pm or 11:
00 am - 7:
30 pm, full-time, rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays. (subject to change based on agency needs) Position Description/PD#:
Health Tech (Dietetic)/PD000530 Physical Requirements:
The work requires periods of walking and standing throughout the hospital. There are also periods of deskwork for completion of paperwork. The work is performed in a hospital. Incumbent is subjected to constant distractions and interruptions and includes the everyday risks and discomforts typical of office and meeting rooms. Incumbent is subject to excessive noise and heat generated from food production and meal service. There is exposure to wet slippery floors. Mental stress is always present when urgent demands and short time schedules are in effect. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
entering patient food preferences into computer system; running tally guides, production reports, nourishment labels and tube feeding reports; processing new admissions; providing information on meal service and menus; making appropriate adjustments to patient diet patterns and taking corrective action when needed; verifying the physician's diet order. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Technical CompetenceTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervisionWork PracticesWork with Others Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5:
30 am - 2:
00 pm or 11:
00 am - 7:
30 pm, full-time, rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays. (subject to change based on agency needs) Position Description/PD#:
Health Tech (Dietetic)/PD000530 Physical Requirements:
The work requires periods of walking and standing throughout the hospital. There are also periods of deskwork for completion of paperwork. The work is performed in a hospital. Incumbent is subjected to constant distractions and interruptions and includes the everyday risks and discomforts typical of office and meeting rooms. Incumbent is subject to excessive noise and heat generated from food production and meal service. There is exposure to wet slippery floors. Mental stress is always present when urgent demands and short time schedules are in effect. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
entering patient food preferences into computer system; running tally guides, production reports, nourishment labels and tube feeding reports; processing new admissions; providing information on meal service and menus; making appropriate adjustments to patient diet patterns and taking corrective action when needed; verifying the physician's diet order. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Technical CompetenceTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervisionWork PracticesWork with Others Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0640 Health Aid And Technician - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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