Technician I Per Diem UCHC MSCF (Multiple Vacancies)

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 the criminal justice system in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a $150 million budget and approximately 1,000 staff, aiming to deliver effective, compassionate, and accessible care informed by research in correctional environments. The Technician I position is a per‑diem role at the Midstate Correctional Facility in Wrightstown, NJ, supporting the clinical and administrative medical team.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, height and weight and document in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assist the physician/associate practitioner with procedures, including preparing the inmate for examination.
• Obtain specimen collection and handling, including drawing blood.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilization and securing of equipment within the Health Service Unit.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining supply stock in the Health Service Unit by ordering in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain supply stock in examination rooms.
• Aggregate medication orders and forward 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, demonstrating competencies to perform the essential duties of the position.

Current CPR certification.

Valid driver’s license and possession of a vehicle or alternative means of transportation between sites.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include experience with equipment utilized in a correctional health setting and the physical ability to perform as a first responder: capable of performing CPR for at least 10 minutes and 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.

Skills

Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to vital sign measurement, specimen collection, EMR documentation, equipment sterilization, inventory management, and medication order processing.

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

Hourly rate: $18.45/hr. Minimum salary: $15.92; mid‑range salary: $50.00; maximum salary: $150.00. Final offer based on qualifications, experience, expertise, department/grant fund availability, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

Position status: Per Diem. Standard hours: 40.00 (with 19 standard hours noted?). Work shift: Rotating. Full onsite work arrangement required.