UCHC Technician I PD EJSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Company: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Location: Rahway
Posted on: May 28, 2023

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UCHC Technician I PD EJSP (Multiple Vacancies)
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Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title UCHC Technician I PD EJSP (Multiple Vacancies)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Medical Assisting
Department UCHC-Ph-East Jersey State Prison
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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices.
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 UCHC Technician I Per Diem (multiple vacancies) for 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.

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  Takes vital signs, height and weight and documents in electronic medical records ( EMR ).
  
  
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  Assists the physician/associate practitioner with procedures, including preparing the inmate for the examination.
  
  
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  Obtains specimen collection and handling, including, but not limited to, drawing blood.
  
  
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  Assists with the cleaning, sterilization and securing of equipment within the Health Service Unit.
  
  
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  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 Per Diem
  Hours Per Week
  Daily Work Shift Rotating
  Work Arrangement
  FLSA Nonexempt
  Grade 99H
  Position Salary $18.45/hr
  Annual Minimum Salary 0.000
  Annual Mid Range Salary 0.000
  Annual Maximum Salary 0.000
  Standard Hours 40.00
  Union Description
  Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
  Benefits
  Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
  Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
  Seniority Unit
  Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
  Position Pension Eligibility PERS
  Qualifications
  Minimum Education and Experience
  
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    Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program (or related skills technician program) or EMT certification or CNA certification or formal training and/or on the job experience in phlebotomy.
    
    
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    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
    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    
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      Computer literacy.
      
      
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      CPR Certification.
      
      
      Preferred Qualifications
      Equipment Utilized
      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.
      Posting Details
      Posting Number 22ST1501
      Posting Open Date
      Special Instructions to Applicants
      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
      Pre-employment Screenings
      All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
      Immunization Requirements
      Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees (https://policies.rutgers.edu/60-1-35-currentpdf) , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals (https://policies.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/100-3-1-current.pdf) , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
      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. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
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