Technician I Per Diem UCHC BSP (Multple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid vacation

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is looking for a Per Diem I to join the team at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg, NJ. This role involves participating in clinical activities, assisting healthcare professionals, and maintaining health service supplies.

The ideal candidate holds a valid CMA, EMT, or CNA certification and has at least two years of relevant healthcare experience. This position provides an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the correctional health care environment.

Qualifications

• Valid CMA, EMT, or CNA certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document them in EMR.
• Assist physician with procedures.
• Perform specimen collection, including blood draws.
• Maintain supply stock in the Health Service Unit.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Emergency response

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Position Details

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 Per Diem I for Bayside State Prison, located in Leesburg, NJ. The Technician I participates as a member of the clinical and administrative medical team at the Prison.

• Takes vital signs, height and weight and documents them 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 them to the pharmacy provider / local pharmacy.

Qualifications

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

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.

Pre‑Employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in rescission of the offer or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.