Technician I FT Eves UCHC MSCF

About the role

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to individuals involved in New Jersey’s criminal justice system. UCHC operates with a $150 million budget and approximately 1,000 staff, aiming to be a leader in effective, compassionate, and accessible correctional care informed by research. Rutgers is a leading national research university and New Jersey’s preeminent public institution of higher education, serving over 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff worldwide.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 supply stock in the Health Service Unit by ordering in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintains the supply stock in examination rooms.
• Aggregates orders of all medications and forwards to the pharmacy provider/local pharmacy.

Requirements

• 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 driver’s license and must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
• Ability to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes as a first responder.
• Physically able to assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).
• Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

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

Pay

Minimum salary: $21.040; Mid‑range salary: $21.540; Maximum salary: $22.190 (FLSA Nonexempt, Grade 137).

Schedule

Full‑time position; 40 standard hours per week; evening shift; fully onsite work arrangement.