University Hospital

Overview About the Role   The Blood Bank Technologist plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient management of blood and blood products. This position is responsible for maintaining inventory, performing daily temperature quality control of designated refrigerators, and preparing products such as thawed fresh frozen plasma and aliquoted units for pediatric patients. Additional responsibilities include logging and issuing blood products, performing clerical duties, and responding to phone inquiries, while effectively communicating needs to staff under the direction of the Chief Technologist. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Performs specimen processing, testing, and result reporting with accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to established turnaround times, including escalation of critical values. Maintains and monitors blood/blood product inventory to ensure availability, minimize waste, and issue...

Overview About the Role   The Linen Services Associate receives, stores, collects, and distributes, tracks and transports linen (sterile, clean and/or soiled) for assigned areas throughout the hospital in a safe and efficient manner Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Provides patient‑centered service, maintaining a friendly, safe environment and responding promptly to customer concerns while modeling Service Excellence. Uses computer systems, handheld devices, or manual forms to track linen as directed. Stocks, distributes, and inventories clean linens and apparel in compliance with infection‑control guidelines. Identifies linen items needing repair or replacement and reports issues to management. Maintains a clean, orderly work area and equipment, including refilling and preparing linen carts and scrub machines. Collects soiled linen for vendor pick‑up and verifies cleanliness and serviceability of laundered...

Overview About the Role Performs a wide variety of administrative and support services within the Infectious Disease Department of General Medicine. Under the direction of the practice leadership team, assists in overseeing the front-end back-end clerical operations for the Infectious Disease Practice. Assists in the planning and support of program activities. Coordinates office operations. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Responsible for overseeing schedules of multiple physicians, accounting for vacation, on-service time, meetings and last minute and on-call and surgery changes. Responsible for monitoring referral work queue. Responsible for creating and overseeing the on-call schedule for physicians and communicating the schedule to the ID division administrator and Anserve. Responsible for overseeing front desk initiatives to improve clinic flow in the scheduling and registration process and leading initiatives...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse position is to provide direct patient care, perform nursing procedures, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab setting as observed by the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, and patient/family feedback unless otherwise noted. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Plans, implements and evaluates individualized care based on patient assessment, medical plan of care and the age and/or the developmental stages of the patient. Performs nursing procedures and clinical tasks specific to diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients. Provides direct patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Ensures quality of care as observed by the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager and supported by patient and family feedback. Provides direct patient care or...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Critical Care Transport Team (CCTT) Staff Nurse is to safely move patients requiring PCU or ICU level of care within the University Hospital and Rutgers campus. The CCTT RN prioritizes transport requests based on acuity and workload logistics. The CCTT RN will utilize the Acuity Checklist for Critical Care Transport form to determine who will accompany the patient during transport and what equipment will be needed. The CCTT RN will require a thorough and complete SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation) report, in person, from the primary care PCU/ICU RN managing the patient. The CCTT RN will complete their tasks with compassionate consideration of the patient’s requests and those of their family. The CCTT RN will utilize the Inter Transport Patient Data Form to chart the appropriate data as it applies to the individual patient’s circumstances. The CCTT Nurse takes immediate action in...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Quality Improvement Specialist position is to assist in the development and implementation of the University Hospital Quality Improvement Program. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides patient‑centered service by creating a friendly, welcoming, safe environment, communicating clearly, resolving concerns promptly, organizing work to meet customer needs, maintaining professionalism, and supporting service excellence and customer service goals. Assists the Director and clinical departments in identifying areas of review for the Quality Improvement Program and implementing the quality improvement process. Uses electronic databases and internet resources to examine clinical data for trends, perform comparative assessments, conduct literature searches, and identify potential areas of review. Performs data collection and exploratory studies through concurrent...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Director of Food & Nutrition Services position is to plan, organize, direct, control and monitor all activities for Food & Nutrition Services including outsourced vending services.  Ensures that continuous and consistent quality care/service is provided to meet financial and service excellence parameters.  Is responsible for the administration of all policies and procedures, the daily operation of all services, and the performance management of staff . Responsibilities What You’ll Do Ensures patient‑centered processes by fostering a friendly, safe environment, collaborating with leadership, addressing patient needs/complaints promptly, monitoring satisfaction data, and modeling Service Excellence. Plans, organizes, and directs high‑quality food service operations for patients, staff, faculty, students, and visitors. Ensures patient nutritional needs...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position (Retail Services) is to assist in station set-up, serving food to staff, students, and visitors in retail services in a professional efficient manner; and to maintain an organized and clean serving/dining environment. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Delivers patient‑centered service by maintaining a friendly, safe, and respectful environment while modeling Service Excellence. Communicates clearly, resolves customer concerns promptly, and maintains professional composure. Works collaboratively to meet or exceed service expectations and customer service score targets. Sets up food stations, prepares orders, and serves customers efficiently in Retail Services. Performs cleaning and sanitation duties and handles food according to all applicable health codes and Joint Commission standards. Provides superior customer...

Overview About the Role   The primary purpose of the Medical Office Assistant position is to provide support with the daily activities of the clinic including answering phones and routing calls, scheduling appointments, patient referrals, greeting and registering patients. Responds to requests and questions from hospitals, patients and referring physician offices. Assists with billing and record retention activities. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Provides patient‑centered service by creating a friendly, welcoming, safe environment; communicating clearly; responding to complaints promptly; organizing work to meet customer needs; meeting/exceeding service expectations; modeling Service Excellence; maintaining professional composure; working effectively with the team; and demonstrating respect for patient rights. Greets patients and visitors promptly and courteously, explains clinic procedures, answers routine...

Overview About the Role Under direction, the IST Analyst II (Report Writer) will be responsible for supporting the clinical reporting process and reporting needs. Duties include creating and modifying clinical reports, report writing training, issues troubleshooting, analytical assistance and fostering of best practice across system users. This person must be able to function under deadlines and may be subject to heavy workloads. This is an  onsite/hybrid  position based at Newark, NJ. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Facilitates the development, modification and adherence of the UH EPIC EMR system wide clinical reporting strategy.  This includes defining the scope of clinical reporting, developing a report request, approval and prioritization processes, creation of the EPIC report using the hospitals implemented Epic Tools and monitoring report creation queues. Develops reporting solutions and/or ad hoc data...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Echocardiography Technologist position is to provide high-level confidential direct patient care by performing non-invasive echocardiography studies on in-patients and out-patients (older adolescent to end life), maintain equipment, arrange services and assure appropriate documentation and continuous quality improvement based on age and development status. Measurement criteria is “as observed by the Chief Echo Technologist” unless otherwise indicated.   Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Performs non-invasive 2D-Echo, AcuNav and Tranesophageal echocardiography testing on in-patients and out-patients (older adolescent to end of life) based on age of status Coordinates the testing of patients based on age and developmental status to maintain optimal productivity Complies with established Quality Assurance activities within the Echo Lab. Performs Pharmacological...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Lead Technologist Radiology (Mammography) is to work with the Manager Breast Imaging Center to coordinate schedules, and to help to supervise the daily operation of Breast Imaging services. Emphasis is on: Overseeing, meeting and documenting the American College of Radiology (ACR) Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) standards as regulated by the Federal Drug Administration. Oversees all details for submission of each piece of mammography equipment requiring accreditation with Regulatory and the ACR. Provides healthcare services by using medical imaging techniques and technology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Coordinates the allocation of technical staff on specific shifts to cover both in-house and the Mobile Mammography Van. Ensures the verification and completion of exams. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary of...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Medical Office Assistant position is to provide support with the daily activities of the clinic including answering phones and routing calls, scheduling appointments, patient referrals, greeting and registering patients. Responds to requests and questions from hospitals, patients and referring physician offices. Assists with billing and record retention activities. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Greets patients and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner, explaining clinic procedures, answering routine questions, and facilitating adherence to schedule of appointments. Accurately schedules/cancels/confirms patients’ appointments according to the criteria of the department. Registers patients completely and accurately. Answers phone calls, takes accurate messages, and refers caller or message to appropriate party. Maintains an accurate filing system to...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the User Support Specialist II (EMS Technology Support Division) is to support the Medical Coordination Center end-user community in the effective access and use of University Hospital information resources and compliance with infrastructure and operating standards. He/she will be responsible for assisting the Manager IST with all of the technology needs, equipment and related processes for the Medical Coordination Center. He/she will also perform other assigned duties to support efficient EMS operations and represent University Hospital’s Medical Coordination Center and EMS in a positive and professional manner. Responsibilities What You’ll Do   Supports the Medical Coordination Center’s end‑user community in accessing and using University Hospital information systems effectively. Ensures adherence to established infrastructure and operational standards. Assists...

Overview About the Role The Senior Hospital Applications Analyst of IST serves as a key administrative partner to the department. Develops and manages complex projects. Oversees the planning, development, implementation and support of hospital information systems. Supervises analyst/project staff. Develops testing strategies according to system build and downstream system requirements. Oversees and assists the hospital with the development of a training plan. Ensures that systems are implemented and functioning under the guidance of acceptable University policies and procedures and meet all regulatory requirements. This p osition will focus on Emergency room application known as ASAP   University Hospital is a dynamic, mission driven, at the heart of one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If...

Overview About the Role The Section Head Ophthalmology position has direct patient care duties and administrative duties. Performs ophthalmic imaging techniques to include photography-based studies, optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic ultrasound and electro physiologic studies. Plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day activities and functions related to the clinical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the Division of Ophthalmic Imaging. Provides administrative services and support to department management for the Division. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and operating guidelines of the division. Assists in other general office operation in the care of patient requiring Ophthalmology services from ages 0 to above 100 years. Responsibilities What You’ll Do    Oversees daily operations of Ophthalmology clinics, including staffing, room assignments, equipment maintenance, supply...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator (Coordinator) is to provide managerial direction to, and assure the efficient operation of, the Special Operations division of the EMS system, function as theUHEMS oversight liaison to the New Jersey EMS Task Force (NJEMSTF) and various organizations which have public safety/health/healthcare/EMS related missions, goals, and objectives to plan, develop, write, design, implement, execute, assess, and analyze emergency preparedness and public health/safety projects; to open and manage University Hospital’s Medical Coordination Center (MCC) during public health emergencies and disasters; to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, orders, and best practices. The Coordinator will perform data analysis, prepare budgets and reports, assist the Director in long range planning for the department, participate in the hiring, training, mentoring, and managing of...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Multi-Competent Imaging Technologist position is to provide Radiology services, including x ray energy, magnetic resonance and computer processing techniques for inpatients and outpatients of University Hospital. Performs radiographic procedures to demonstrate vascular structures for the interpretation and/or therapeutic intervention by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment throughout the performance of his/her duties and maintains a demeanor that supports the values and mission of University Hospital. Contributes and functions as a cohesive member of the department, ensuring that all interaction with patients, physicians, nurses, administrators, and other members of the hospital staff are professional and in accordance with the established guidelines of the institution. Performs procedures in compliance with NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) standards...

Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse on the Observation Unit (H-Blue) is to be accountable for the care activities, safety and goal achievements of assigned patients through assessing, planning and intervening in actual or potential health problems and evaluating patient’s response to the care. These responsibilities also include patient education and discharge planning. The Registered Professional Nurse is a member of a designated care team and collaborates, coordinates and guides team members in planning patient care in a safe environment and achieving the highest quality and safety in the delivery of patient care. The competent practice of the Professional Registered Nurse is in accordance with American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organization Standards Sentinel Event Alert Recommendation, Patient/Family Centered Principles, Department of Health Standards and...

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator position is to assist with the planning, organizing, and implementation of the education programs targeting injury in the surrounding communities of The New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital. Identifies and promotes individual and public awareness of injury control and prevention needs and sound practices. Utilizes Hospital and community resources and strives toward injury control and prevention. Provides outreach support to pre-hospital emergency medical service agencies   Responsibilities What You’ll Do Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing educational programs focused on injury prevention in communities served by The New Jersey Trauma Center at University Hospital. Identify and promote awareness of injury prevention needs and best practices for individuals and the public. Utilize hospital and...