Technician I Per Diem-UCHC NSP (multiple vacancies)

Overview
University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Per Diem Technician I for Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ. The Technician I participates as a member of the clinical and administrative medical team at the Prison.

Responsibilities

Takes vital signs, height and weight and documents in electronic medical records (EMR).

Assists the physician/associate practitioner with procedures, including preparing the inmate for the examination.

Obtains specimen collection and handling, including, but not limited to, drawing blood.

Assists with the cleaning, sterilization and securing of equipment within the Health Service Unit.

Maintains or assists in maintaining the supply stock in the Health Service Unit by ordering in a timely and appropriate manner. Maintains the supply stock in the examination rooms.

Aggregates the orders of all medications and forwards to the pharmacy provider / local pharmacy.

Qualifications

Valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification.

At least two (2) years of progressively more responsible related healthcare experience involving multiple areas of knowledge, skill and abilities and demonstrating competencies to perform the essential duties of the position.

CPR Certification.

Valid Driver’s License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.

Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).

Life insurance coverage.

Employee discount programs.

Other Information
Position Status: Per Diem.

FLSA: Nonexempt.

Grade: 99H.

Salary: $18.45 per hour (range $15.92–$150.00). Final salary offer may be determined by qualifications, experience, and availability of department or grant funds.

Working Hours: 19 per week; Standard Hours 40.00.

Daily Work Shift: Rotating.

Work Arrangement: Full onsite.

Union: Teamster.

Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft.

Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month.

Position Pension Eligibility: PERS.

Location: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ.

Posting Number: 26ST0699.

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu
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