Technician I Per Diem UCHC EJSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Overview University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides comprehensive physical, mental health, dental, and sex offender treatment services to individuals involved in New Jersey’s criminal justice system. Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is hiring a Per Diem UCHC Technician I for the East Jersey State Prison in Rahway, NJ. The Technician I serves as a member of the clinical and administrative medical team at the facility. Responsibilities Takes vital signs, height and weight, and documents them in electronic medical records (EMR). Assists the physician/associate practitioner with procedures, including preparing inmates for examinations. Collects and handles specimens, including drawing blood. Cleans, sterilizes, and secures equipment within the Health Service Unit. Maintains or assists in maintaining supply stock in the Health Service Unit and examination rooms by ordering supplies timely and appropriately. Aggregates medication orders and forwards them to the pharmacy provider or 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 responsible healthcare experience across multiple settings, demonstrating competencies to perform the essential duties. CPR certification. Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from the site. 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. Physical Demands and Work Environment The role requires the ability to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and to assist in lifting and rotating patients who cannot ambulate, up to 50 pounds. Other Conditions Approval by the Department of Corrections (DOC) is required and all DOC requirements must be adhered to. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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, affiliative 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr