Technician Per Diem UCHC EJSP

Position: Technician I Per Diem UCHC EJSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Title: Technician I Per Diem UCHC

Location: East Jersey State Prison, Rahway, NJ

Department: UCHC-Ph-EJSP-Rn-.3

Positions

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

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 employs 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 Per Diem UCHC Technician I for the East Jersey State Prison. 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 them in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assists the physician/associate practitioner with procedures, including preparing the inmate for examination.
• Obtains specimen collection and handling, including drawing blood.
• Assists with cleaning, sterilization, and securing of equipment within the Health Service Unit.
• Maintains or assists in maintaining the supply stock in the Health Service Unit and examination rooms; aggregates medication orders and forwards them to the pharmacy provider or local pharmacy.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $18.45 per hour

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• CPR Certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license; must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation between sites
• Physically capable of performing CPR for at least 10 minutes and assisting in lifting/rotating patients who cannot ambulate (up to 50 pounds)
• Approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment

As a first responder, you must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and be able to lift and rotate patients who are unable to ambulate, up to 50 pounds.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you hold Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification?
  • EMT
  • CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
  • CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
• Do you have at least two 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?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently CPR certified?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This institution is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

#J-18808-Ljbffr