Technician I PT Days UCHC GSYCF

Rutgers University; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Part Time Technician I for a correctional facility. In this rewarding role, you will be an integral part of a clinical team, providing essential medical assistance and ensuring the well-being of individuals in a correctional setting. Your responsibilities will include taking vital signs, assisting with medical procedures, and managing medical supplies. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary certifications, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires valid CMA, EMT, or CNA certification.
• At least 2 years of healthcare experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs and documents in EMR.
• Assists with procedures and specimen collection.
• Maintains supply stock in the Health Service Unit.

Skills

CPR

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Specimen Collection

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Job Category: Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Medical Assisting

Department: UCHC-Ph-Grdn St Yth 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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Technician I for Garden State Youth Correctional Facility located in Yardville, 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.

Position Status: Part Time

Hours Per Week: 20

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Minimum 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.

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:

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).

Special Conditions:

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

Pre-employment Screenings:

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

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.