Lab Technician

Position Details Lab Technician Department: NJMS – Pediatrics WIC Program Job Category: Staff & Executive – Healthcare Position Status: Part Time Standard Hours: 35.00; Daily Work Shift: Day Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence‑based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family and caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special‑needs children, and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year. Posting Summary The primary purpose of the Lab Technician position is to work under the direction of the head clerk and in accordance with WIC policies and procedures, providing clerical and laboratory client services to WIC enrolled women who are pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding, and to infants and children up to age five. The role includes performing lab duties and anthropometric measurements, making clinic appointments and providing front‑desk support for client check‑in, conducting hemoglobin testing and taking height and weight measurements of WIC participants, and participating in WIC‑mandated initiatives such as immunization data collection and computer input. Tests hemoglobin levels (via finger stick) and takes anthropometric measurements on all participants as deemed necessary in accordance with both hospital and WIC policy and procedures; inputs all WIC related information into the WIC database, as required. Maintains lab supplies inventory and set‑up of lab. Inputs anthropometric data (height and weight of participant) into the lab daily log and the client charts in the WIC system. Assists with interfaces with the Hospital EMR database to update patient charts, as needed. Makes face‑to‑face and telephone appointments using both the WIC scheduler and site‑specific appointment template. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Must have a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of one full‑time year of clerical/lab experience performing data entry activities, database maintenance, and general office services support. Preferred Qualifications Laboratory skills and experience in collecting anthropometric data, database maintenance, appointment scheduling, and general office services support in a health‑care services setting. Good communication and organizational skills; ability to speak Spanish or Creole is an asset. Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to thirty pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory environment. Moderate noise. 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. Salary Details Minimum: $23,680; Mid range: $24,180; Maximum: $24,910. Posting Details Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) – Newark (RBHS) City: Newark, NJ Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all 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 prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against seasonal influenza for the current flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Failure to provide proof of vaccination may result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. 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