Technician I PT Nights UCHC NSP

Position Overview

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Technician I PT Nights for Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ. As a vital member of the clinical and administrative medical team, you will perform essential duties including taking vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, and maintaining equipment and supply stocks. This role supports our commitment to delivering effective, compassionate, and accessible care in a correctional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, height, and weight and document them in the electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assist the physician/associate practitioner with procedures, including preparing the inmate for examination.
• Obtain, handle, and process specimens, including drawing blood.
• Assist with cleaning, sterilization, and securing of equipment within the Health Service Unit.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining supply stocks in the Health Service Unit and examination rooms by ordering timely and appropriate supplies.
• Aggregate medication orders and forward them to the pharmacy provider/local pharmacy.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• At least two years of progressively responsible healthcare experience demonstrating the competencies to perform essential duties.
• Valid Driver's License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation between sites.
• CPR Certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Competitive salary range of $20.410 to $21.540, determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
• 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, life insurance coverage, and employee discount programs.