Technician PT Eves UCHC GSYCF

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.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Technician I for Garden State Youth Correctional Facility located in Yardville, NJ. The Technician I participates as a member of the clinical and administrative medical team at the Prison. Among the duties for the position are:

• Takes vital signs, height and weight and documents in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assists the physician/advanced 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• 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

• Valid Driver's License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
• CPR Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 Number: 26ST0190

Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS);
Home Location Campus:
Off Campus;
City:
Yardville;
State: NJ;
Location Details:
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, NJ

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization:
See policy regarding immunization requirements for applicable vaccines and potential exemptions. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of an offer or termination.

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