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 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 Part Time UCHC Technician I for the East Jersey State Prison, located in Rahway, NJ. The UCHC Technician I participates as a member of the clinical and administrative medical team at the Prison.
Among the duties for this position are:
- 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.
FLSA: Nonexempt
Grade: 137
Minimum Salary
20.410
Mid Range Salary
20.910
Maximum Salary
21.540
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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
Position Status: Part Time
Working Hours
20
Standard Hours: 40.00
Daily Work Shift: Evening
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Union Description: Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: PERS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification
- 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.
- CPR Certification
- Valid Drivers License. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
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.
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Off Campus
City
Rahway
State
NJ
Location Details
East Jersey State Prison located in Rahway, NJ
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. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
