Dietetics Technician/UKHC

Job Title
Dietetics Technician/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE52496

Working Title
Feeding Tube Team Diet Technician

Department Name
H3075:Nutritions Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
06

Salary Range
$17.35-24.82/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

AA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 lbs., and regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions, such as typing.

Shift

Must be able to work three 10-hour (8:00 am – 6:30 pm) shifts per week; regular weekend and holiday shifts required.

Job Summary

The Dietetics Technician performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team, assisting the Registered Dietitian in safe and timely placement of Cortrak feeding tubes while ensuring customer satisfaction and positive public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be a Dietetic Technician Registered or have completed a degree in Dietetics; will have in-depth diet and nutritional interactions knowledge and the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast-paced, high intensity, professional work environment; will enjoy working independently as well as closely with co-workers in a supportive team environment; will possess strong computer (including Microsoft Office), customer service, and active listening skills; and will demonstrate dependability and excellent attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Dietetic Technician Registered or degree in Dietetics highly preferred.

Deadline to Apply
12/14/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.