Technician I FT Days UCHC MSCF

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Technician I to join their healthcare team at a correctional facility. This role involves vital sign monitoring, assisting medical professionals, and ensuring a well-stocked Health Service Unit. The ideal candidate will have a valid medical certification and relevant experience in healthcare settings. Join a team committed to delivering compassionate care in a challenging environment, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• Valid CMA, EMT, or CNA certification required.
• 2+ years of related healthcare experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document in EMR.
• Assist with medical procedures and specimen collection.
• Maintain supply stock in Health Service Unit.

Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring

Specimen Collection

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Assisting Physicians

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Technician I FT Days UCHC MSCF
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Medical Assisting
Department	UCHC-Ph-Midstate Corr Facility
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. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Full Time UCHC Technician I for Midstate Correctional Facility, located in Wrightstown, NJ. The UCHC Technician I participates as a member of the clinical and administrative medical team at the Prison. Among the duties for this position are: 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.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	137
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	19.02
Annual Mid Range Salary	19.52
Annual Maximum Salary	20.11
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

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).

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

Minimum Education and Experience	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
Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another CPR Certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Midstate Correctional Facility located in Wrightstown, NJ

Posting Number	25ST0186
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Wrightstown
State	NJ
Location Details

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