Advanced Practice Provider - Neurological Sciences - Neurosurgery - Inpatient

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Labor and Delivery

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $21.61 - $34.04 per hour plus Sign On Bonus $5,000
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 Obstetrical Technologist assists in patient care, surgical services, and delivery room services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of the scrub role during surgical procedures, assists in deliveries, and maintain the supplies and equipment necessary for the specialized care of Obstetrical patients. The Obstetrical Technologist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Analytical ability.
•Excellent communication and customer service skills.
•Must be able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred (except current Obstetrical Surgical Techs as of 9/1/2013)
Physical Demands:

• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.

• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.

• The ability to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
Applies the correct principles of aseptic technique.
•Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and back table at all times.
•Recognizes breaks in technique by self and others. Takes corrective action and reports events to RN in room.
•Handles/secures instruments, cords and draping materials utilizing aseptic technique.
Applies the correct techniques of disinfection and antisepsis.
•Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per established protocols
•Performs high level disinfection for vaginal ultrasound probe according to established protocols.
•Perform daily quality monitoring of Metracide OPA solution per hospital standard.
•Change Metrazyme solution according to unit standard in triage daily
Demonstrates basic operating room technical skills
•Participates in surgical cases in select areas as assigned.
•Demonstrates competency in scrubbing all assigned surgical procedures. .
•Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical procedure and the needs of the surgical team members.
•Obtains and safely assembles necessary supplies and equipment specific to the surgical procedure, surgeon preference, and individual patient needs
•Assists in opening sterile supplies
•Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to individualize set up for surgical procedures.
Safely carries out the scrub role during the surgical procedure
•Cares for and handles surgical instruments/equipment according to Operating Room protocols.
•Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment
•Assures proper functioning of equipment in the room as delegated by the RN
•Identifies specialty instruments by type, function and name.
•Accounts for sponges, needles, instruments and other miscellaneous counted items according to Operating Room policies and procedures.
•Notifies the surgical team of any sponge, needle, instrument or miscellaneous count is incorrect
•Maintains an orderly sterile field, Mayo stand and back table throughout the surgical procedures.
•Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in specific surgical procedures.
•Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
•Communicates variation in surgical procedure to RN
•Anticipates emergent circumstances and communicates the information to the RN
•Dons Personal Protective Equipment according to policy and procedure.
•Disposes of biohazard waste appropriately.
Actively participates in maintaining each patient's dignity and safety at all times.
•Works, collaboratively with all members of the health care team to assure that (1) each patient's privacy is protected and (2) every patient record is considered strictly confidential.
•Assists in transferring the patient to and from the OR/delivery bed to the transport cart/wheelchair.
Functions in an efficient manner at all times while maintaining a safe, orderly, and well-equipped environment.
•Actively maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly, according to guidelines, unit routine and regulatory standards i.e. the Joint Commission Standards.
•Monitors unit specific items each shift i.e. baby blankets, lift equipment, vaginal/Cesarean packs. Notify charge RN and missing department of required items.
•Maintains and replenishes supplies according to established unit quantities/PAR for the designated area
•Assesses the functioning of OR equipment each shift ie D&C machine, suction set up.
•Monitor PAR levels of OR instruments, dilators, suture, speculums, and supplies each shift.
•Opens and utilizes supplies and equipment judiciously.
•Stocks unit supplies as returned from Sterile processing
Demonstrates consideration and cooperation within the Obstetrical area.
•Exhibits, consistently, professional interactions with managers, co-workers, physicians and all other Obstetrical personnel.
•Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments as delegated by the RN staff.
•Offers ideas for clinical/system improvements to the OB Nursing leadership team.
•Actively attends and participates in unit/area meetings/pertinent in-services.
•Present to work on time and attends OB huddles at 7AM/7PM followed by unit report.
•Notifies the Charge RN (designee) when assignments are completed and when leaving the unit.
•Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the RN
•Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making at all times.
Assists unit personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated
•Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
•Performs infant equipment assessment each shift in the LDRs, and ORs.
•Monitor integrity/expiration of neonatal boxes each shift. If compromised or expired, notify charge RN.
•Performs quality safety checks on the Glucometer. This includes stocking of the supplies according to PAR. Notified charge RN of variances i.e. failure, incomplete, error.
•Police unit for repairs/replacements i.e. soiled curtains, broken equipment, structural repairs and notify the appropriate department.
•Assists the obstetrical staff in the delivery room as instructed by the Obstetrical team. This can include but not be limited to:
•Opens and counts the delivery field before and after deliveries.
•Prepares the infant radiant warmer for delivery.
•Obtaining supplies and equipment as needed in the delivery.
•Assistance with pt care during the delivery i.e. holding leg, pericare as instructed by the obstetrical team.
•Transport and tubing of cord blood gases to the lab.
•Collects and transports placenta specimens to the designated unit location.
•Transports and processes soiled instruments according to unit standard.
Supports transfer of patients, supplies and specimens.
•Assists with admission, discharge, and supports unit transfer processes, within, and from L&D.
•Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
•Transports vaginal probe to and from area of use for high level disinfecting.
Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
•Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
•Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time with the charge RN.
•Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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: Diag Srvcs Medical Physics

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $79.20 - $133.06 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 successful candidate will provide clinical, regulatory, and technical instrumentation support for diagnostic imaging equipment in their area of expertise under the direction of the Division Head of Diagnostic Medical Physics. The candidate will be responsible for meeting the requirements of general daily operations and complying with regulatory and accrediting body requirements for the modality to which their training and credentialing applies. In addition, the candidate will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
•PhD or MS degree in Medical Physics or similar field.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
•Board certification by the American Board of Radiology or other applicable specialty board.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Frequently able to wear 0.5 mm lead equivalent apron for a period of 4 hours.
•Frequently able to lift phantoms weighing up to 50 pounds.
•Frequently able to work standing for prolonged periods of time.
•Frequently able to visualize image artifacts in clinical images.
•Frequently perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
•Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
•Frequently able to use all types of vision for moving medical equipment and visualizing image artifacts in clinical images.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1.Performs quality assurance testing, acceptance and accreditation testing of equipment located at Rush. All testing will be in accordance with Illinois Emergency Management Agency regulations and regulatory or accrediting body requirements (ACR, TJC, etc).
2.Maintains and establishes, when applicable, ACR accreditation of imaging equipment
3.Establishes, maintains and oversees a quality control program designed to ensure continuous quality improvement at Rush. Quality control programs will be consistent with established regulatory and accrediting body standards.
4.Assists with identifying and procuring test equipment required for quality control programs and systems testing and performance evaluation.
5.Performs quarterly quality control reviews and prepares trend analysis and reports.
6.Assists radiology staff with general protocol optimization, including proper equipment use.
7.Investigates complaints on image quality; follows through on complaint resolution; and documents solution. Collaboration with section leadership to institute corrections.
8.Assists with commissioning of new imaging systems and support equipment.
9.Supports clinical procedures within the Department of Diagnostic Services.
10.Participates in basic, applied, or translational research.
11.Provides scientific leadership in their field of expertise, mentors faculty and trainees, establishes collaborations with Rush faculty and partners, and assists investigators with data analysis, interpretation, and publication of results.
12.Participates in ongoing physics education of Radiology Residents according to the curriculum established by the division head
13.May perform other duties as assigned or requested by the Division Head.

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: PBC Transplant

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 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 Dialysis Access Coordinator RN works closely with transplant surgeons, interventional radiologists and nephrologists, nephrology providers and dialysis unit staff, and other care team members, as well as patients and families to educate and facilitate the placement and use of the optimal patient access option for dialysis treatments. This may include either vascular access or peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter access.
The Dialysis Access Coordinator RN serves as a role model for other clinical nursing staff and collaborates with the dialysis access team. The Dialysis Access Coordinator RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. The Dialysis Access Coordinator RN is accountable to demonstrate and continue to develop proficiency (both knowledge and skill) specific to all types of support for patients in need of vascular access procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Minimum 6 months of outpatient healthcare nursing experience.
• Knowledge of current access devices.
• Basic vascular ultrasound knowledge/experience desirable.
Skills:
• Analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Communication skills required to lead, teach, and motivate others.
• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Proficient in optimizing workflows through technology in Epic and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Main contact for all scheduling and coordination of vascular access patients under care at the University Transplant Program (UTP).
•Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary dialysis access team to determine and maintain the safest dialysis access for patients.
•Remains knowledgeable of all UTP dialysis access patients’ condition and needs.
•Develops close relationship with dialysis clinic managers, access coordinators, and staff nurses.
•Coordinates calls from dialysis clinics for procedure scheduling and any patient care concerns.
•Able to triage contacts from nephrologists, dialysis units, and patients/families regarding concerns about existing dialysis access, including ability to identify potentially emergent situations and mitigate and direct patients/families or other care providers as indicated.
•Tracks UTP access patients to ensure follow-up appointments are made and rescheduled if missed.
•Facilitates communication and care coordination with hospital dialysis access stakeholders, including nephrology team, interventional radiology, and interventional radiology and others as indicated.
•Communicates with inpatient RN coordinators to track UTP dialysis access patients admitted to the hospital and facilitates follow-up and additional testing and procedures as indicated.
•Documents individualized plans of care related to dialysis access developed by the multidisciplinary dialysis access care team. Facilitates multidisciplinary dialysis access care rounds.
•Provides education to patients and families about dialysis access options, procedures, and care, taking into account specific, physical, psychosocial, and learning needs of each patient/family. Advocates for dialysis catheter avoidance/reduction.
•Facilitates clinic evaluation of dialysis access patients, including collecting care data, collating prior medical records including operative reports and imaging studies, and obtaining reports from dialysis units regarding patients’ status on dialysis, clinical concerns, and dialysis adequacy.
•Able to communicate with surgical providers in a clear and succinct fashion.
•Routing cleaning of ultrasound machine and escalating supply ordering needs related to the ultrasound machine effectively to leadership.
•Assist with office procedures in dialysis access patients, including knowledge of sterile technique and common office procedures. Inventory and re-order supplies as required.
•Excellent documentation skills, including ability to upload images, faxes, and other documents sent from referring providers into the media tab of the electronic medical record and communicates receipt of materials with dialysis providers.
•Facilitates clinic flow, including orderly progression of schedule and continuity of individual patient care.
•Provides education to dialysis units regarding patient-specific dialysis access concerns.
•Facilitates pre-operative clearance (as indicated) and surgical scheduling of UTP access patients, including having sufficient knowledge of dialysis access procedures to assist in consenting patients and families for dialysis access procedures.
•Administrative coordination, including faxing operative notes to appropriate clinics and providers, contacting patients/clinics regarding test results, or advising patient of surgery times/location.
•Provides education and supervision of other providers within UTP who are part of the UTP dialysis access care team.
•Guides others through the use of formal/informal communication systems, including collaborations across colleagues in highly multi-disciplinary departments.
•Takes appropriate nursing action in emergencies.
Supports the Rush mission:
•Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students and research.
•Treats patients, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Exhibits the spirit of team in working with other Rush staff.
•Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and changes behavior as indicated.
•Utilizes the resources of the Medical Center in a responsible manner to accomplish daily work.
•Carries out the components of performance necessary for successful Rush employees
•Attends training and educational programs identified by Rush as necessary for this position.
•Provides age-appropriate care, as necessary. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

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.