Medical Assistant - Lakeview

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $10.00 - $500.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RN Unit Based Per Diem is a nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN UBPD identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN UBPD continues to consult other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
• BSN.
• 1-2 years of critical care or ER experience.
• CPR-BLS certification.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• MSN degree.
Physical Demands:
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1. Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2. Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3. Recognizes pattern/ groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
4. Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5. Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6. Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7. Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9. Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10. Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12. Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13. Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14. Demonstrates the ability to effectively precept staff and students on the unit.
15. Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16. Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Patient Transport Services

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00:00 PM - 11:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $18.25 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Transporting patients and patient-related items throughout the hospital complex. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Respond to a Dr. Code Blue/Delivering Blood Gases (Main- House, Professional Building, Academic Facility and Johnston R. Bowman, which is about two (2) blocks).
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and have excellent patient contact/customer skills.
• Physically able to constantly push stretcher and/or wheelchair patients; on foot majority of the work day.
• Must be able to walk at a fast pace and sometimes run, in a life and death situation, which are as follows:
• Transporting Emergency Room patients via stretchers.
• Transporting patients via stretcher to and from JRB
• Transporting patients via wheelchair/stretcher up and down inclines.
• Using the stairs depending on the emergency request.
• Pushing a large emergency crash cart (approximately 200 lbs.) from the Pharmacy Department to the emergency site.

Responsibilities:
•To maintain self in appearance and attitude in a professional manner.
•To function under pressure when interacting with patients, co-workers, etc. under difficult situations without been offended.
•To follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
•Train new Transport Specialists on all aspects of the jobs; e.g. how to use and accept job assignments from Patient Tracking via telephone (refer to Patient Tracking Guidelines), how to record their job assignments, body mechanics, how to properly use various pieces of equipment (i.e. beds, stretchers / wheel- chairs, I-meds, oxygen, etc.), how to transport patients up and down inclines as well as getting on and off the elevators, procedures on the units/departments, monitoring work assignments, etc.
•Assist in evaluating new wheelchairs and stretchers to be purchased to transport patients.
•Transport patients, hospital records, and other materials throughout the institution.
•Physically move patients on and off transport equipment. Assist the patient care units/departments staff with transferring patients to and from beds to HTS wheelchairs/stretchers.
•Check the gauge of the Oxygen Tank (02) to make sure it is full, when transporting patients on oxygen to their exams. Provides back-up assistance for the Doorman to transport outpatients, to and from the Professional Building.
•Escort discharged patients with their belongings to the Credit Office when requested by the units to pick up their personal items from the vault.
•Transport deceased patients on the cadaver cart to the morgue.
•Accompany the undertaker and/or police personnel upon request to the morgue to release deceased patients.
•Per Medical Records, transport deceased patients to the receiving dock (deceased patients are never to be left unattended) to be picked up by the Police personnel.
•Transport the deceased patients to the Viewing Room.
•Respond to Dr. Code pages with crash carts and remain until completed.
•Make up stretchers with clean linen as needed. Strip stretchers of soiled linen and place soiled linen in proper laundry pickup stations.
•Deliver wheelchairs and stretchers to the units/departments when requested.
•Transport blood product requisitions to various areas when the tube station is out of service.
•Transport blood bank pickup slips (when tube station is out of service) from the units, to Blood Center and return blood to patient care nursing unit's staff.
•Transport patient's belongings as directed.
•Deliver wheelchairs/stretchers that are in need of repair and/or cleaning to the storage areas (005 Pavilion (wheelchairs only), room 415 Jones and 909 Jelke).
•HTS wheelchairs/stretchers are not to be left unattended in hallways, on the units, by Elevators, etc.; unattended wheelchairs/stretchers are placed in the designated storage areas, when not used to transport patients (005 Pavilion( wheelchairs only), 415 Jones and 909 Jelke).
•Alert the Security Department when unusual occurrences are observed.
•Attend meetings when requested.
•Perform related duties assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pediatrics-Res Adm

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

This position supervises Clinical Research Assistants, Associate Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Coordinators, volunteers, and/or medical students working in the pediatric research areas under the direction of the PIs. The Supervisor works under the general direction of the Research Manager and is responsible for complex research studies. This includes the overall responsibility for preparation, completion, and review of all research studies conducting in regulatory oversight, onboarding new hires, training, and FDA submissions. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of clinical research experience OR 10 years of clinical research experience.
• 2 years as a lead or supervisor experience
• 4 years coordinating Human Subjects research.
• Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professionals (CIP) is required.
• Detailed knowledge directly related to the application of federal regulations pertaining to human subjects’ protections and clinical research.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings and professional judgement.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to communicate complex concepts to multiple audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field.
• Master’s degree with science or health related field.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises the study coordinators to ensure all aspects of complex studies, including recruitment, consent, screening, scheduling, and tracking and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Supervises the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.
• Serves as the primary regulatory contact for studies; ensures that regulatory compliance is met and that regulatory files are audit-ready.
• Ensures procedural documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• Oversees the collection, processing and shipment of potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Supervises the administration of structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols including the utilization of study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Supervisors the implementation of procedures to monitor and audit compliance of operations, adhering to protocol-specific guidelines with standards of Rush University and other outside regulatory bodies including, but not limited to, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP).
• Ensure unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events) are submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide recommendations to proactively address complex issues and/or variances with study related activities.
• Train and mentor clinical research staff members within the department.
• Assist with New Hire onboarding processes by posting open positions, interviewing potential candidates, and completing the required paperwork for 90-day reviews.
• Assist with yearly performance evaluations, Human Resource documentation, and disciplinary actions that may need to be addressed.
• Supervises the submission in clinicaltrials.gov website for Pediatrics.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Perioperative Care Unit Rcvry

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $34.98 - $58.77 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $63.23 - $99.59 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Clinical pharmacy services will be provided to the malignant hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, and stem cell therapy (SCT) recipients and/or the family/caregivers of SCT recipients during inpatient hospitalization for cancer, chemotherapy and its complications and all phases of SCT. Clinical pharmacy services will be provided in collaboration with pediatric pharmacists for pediatric oncology. The hematology/oncology/SCT pharmacy service will include identifying, solving and preventing medication related problems in the hematology/oncology/SCT population. The SCT pharmacist will provide education regarding the safe and effective use of medications in the post allogeneic SCT population to the healthcare team, patients and families and will facilitate the processing of chemotherapy for patients admitted to the hospital.

Other information:
Qualifications (Hematology/Oncology/SCT):
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
•Illinois Pharmacist License (or eligibility to be licensed in Illinois)
•Post Graduate ASHP Year Two Pharmacy Residency in Hematology/Oncology
•Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Board Certification Board of Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Certification (BCOP) prior to or within 18 months of hire
•BLS Certification
•Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy and cellular therapies.
•Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy
•Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•ACLS Certification (or shall be obtained upon hire)
•Doctor of Pharmacy degree and residency certificate
•Experience and strong knowledge base in chemotherapy

Responsibilities:
Outpatient care:
1.The hematology/oncology/SCT pharmacist will:
a.Be available as needed during the evaluation phase if any multidisciplinary team member feels a consult is needed by the hematology/oncology pharmacist.
b.Participate in development of patient education materials with multidisciplinary team members in preparing patients for SCT.
c.Be available on a consultative basis to the outpatient SCT clinic on patients with immunosuppression problems identified by any multidisciplinary transplant team member.
Inpatient Acute Care:
1.The hematology, oncology, gyne/onc and SCT pharmacists:
a.Attends interdisciplinary rounds for malignant hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology and SCT daily to assist the respective team with the design, implementation and monitoring of medication regimens.
b.Reviews drug therapy to ensure appropriate use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, drug allergies, drug interactions and cost-effective therapy.
c.Reconciles home medications for admitted patients.
d.Discusses medication order clarifications with the prescriber/healthcare team and document any changes in patient and pharmacy records to inform others of medication order changes.
e.Provides individual patient/family counseling on medication regimens, adherence to medication regimens and adverse effects of medication regimens to patients/caregivers prior to discharge of allogeneic SCT patients and other patients deemed appropriate and document in the electronic medical record.
f.Provides pharmacokinetic consultations as required. Kinetic notes are written for every new start of vancomycin or an aminoglycoside and for dose modifications.
g.Prevents, detects monitors, documents and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
h.Reviews chemotherapy orders for hematology, oncology, gyne/onc, and SCT patients receiving chemotherapy inpatient.
i.Available to nursing staff for questions on medication orders.
j.Order verification/in-basket messages for assigned units.
k.PM staffing required, frequency based on departmental need.
l.Changing medications from IV to PO as appropriate.
m.Assist with facilitating chemotherapy desensitizations in the MICU.
Discharge Planning (Inpatient Acute Care):
1.The hematology/oncology/SCT pharmacist will:
a.Participate in discharge planning and discuss relevant changes to the home medication list prior to discharge with the team and/or the patient as required.
b.Help facilitate discharge planning for smooth transition to outpatient pharmacies or alternate site of care.
c.Assist in assessing insurance coverage and assist in prior authorization for medications (when necessary) in advance of discharge.
Other responsibilities (Hematology/Oncology/SCT):
1.The hematology/oncology/SCT pharmacist will:
a.Act as the pharmacy liaison to the Cancer Center.
b.Coordinate pharmacy participation in hematology/oncology, SCT and gynecology/oncology-related committees.
c.Actively participate in multidisciplinary hematology service meetings.
d.Actively participate in multidisciplinary SCT service meetings.
e.Provide updates in therapeutics to the hematology, oncology programs as needed via memos, presentations and one on one communications.
f.Provide education to the interdisciplinary round team members on relevant medication topics as needed (e.g. neutropenic fever).
g.Participate in quality improvement initiatives for the hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology and SCT programs.
h.Actively participate in outcomes-based research for the hematology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology and SCT programs
i.Participate in coverage of Heme/Onc Clinical Pharmacist pager.
Other responsibilities (Department of Pharmacy):
1.The hematology/oncology pharmacist will:
a.Provide updates in transplant therapeutics to the Department of Pharmacy as needed via memos, presentations and one on one communications.
b.Assist with chemotherapy monographs, Epic builds, guidelines for use for newly approved chemotherapy agents.
c.Precept Introductory to Pharmacy Practice (IPPE) students, Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students, Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residents and Specialty (PGY2) Residents on rotation in the hematology/oncology/SCT specialty area.
d.Be available for drug distribution and order verification support as needed.
e.Work with the pharmacy operations manager regarding chemotherapy workflow issues.
f.Work with pharmacy informatics to improve chemotherapy workflow and safety.
g.Assist in the review of pharmacy policies impacting chemotherapy processes.
h.Participate in multidisciplinary Clinical Resource Management meetings for areas of specialty.
Promote and demonstrate rational, cost-effective drug therapy:
1.The hematology/oncology/SCT pharmacist will:
a.Develop, implement and monitor hematology/oncology/SCT-related clinical protocols and guidelines.
b.Identify and implement drug therapy where positive pharmacoeconomic impact could be achieved. The ultimate goal is to develop and assure cost-effective clinical pathways.
c.Present relevant drug therapies at the hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and will serve on the Chemotherapy Pharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee.
d.Document clinical interventions and cost-avoidance as part of the pharmacy departmental documentation (I-Vent) program.
e.Monitor the use of expensive medications to assure use consistent with approved criteria.
f.Anticipate changes in drug therapy and report the potential impact it will represent to the overall hospital and drug budget.
Universal Pharmacist Responsibilities:
1.Order Approval
2.Staffing (weekday, weekend, and holiday)
3.Aseptic technique
4.Document I-vents
5.Distribution systems (Pyxis, carousels, etc.)
6.Anticoagulation dosing/monitoring
7.Antibiotic dosing
8.Pharmacokinetics
9.Narcotics
10.Code blue pager coverage
11.Crash cart checking

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.