Advanced Practice Provider - Per Diem - Urgent Care- Chicago/Chicago Suburbs

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: $43.55 - $66.88 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 Service Line Coordinator’s primary function is to serve as the clinical nursing expert and lead in a specific area of specialization. This role facilitates the direct clinical activities for nursing and support personnel necessary to ensure the highest level of professional and technical operating room care practices. The Service Line Coordinator serves as the primary resource or “go to” person for the service line addressing quality, safety, education, technology, and orientation/competency for the nurses and surgeons under their purview. The Service Line Coordinator 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 required
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
•Three years of OR experience preferred with demonstrated high level clinical skill in area of specialty
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, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports is required.
•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:
1.Serves as primary clinical nursing expert in area(s) of specialization.
2.Oversees nursing interventions across the total range of complexity and evaluates the patient’s response to treatment.
3.Constantly seeks process improvement opportunities regarding supple utilization and charge captures.
4.Acts as the primary liaison between the patient, surgeon, nursing and technical staff.
5.Provides education and support to the patients, and co-workers in the service line. Serves as a patient advocate at all times.
6.Treats patients, family member, surgeons, and all members of the health care team with courtesy and respect.
7.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary surgical team to identify patients with special needs; facilitate the flow of operative cases as to minimize delays in the operating room, and ensure availability of necessary equipment, instruments, and specialty products.
8.Anticipates needs and pursues opportunities to be of service to patients, families and all members of the health care team.
9.Works with the Education/Quality Coordinator to assure onboarding/orientation of new hires, s, training, annual competency validation, and learning opportunities are available in the area of specialty.
10.Elevates surgeon and anesthesia concerns to the AUD/UD team. Also brings topics for potential investigation to the Nursing Quality/UAC group. Coordinates peer review of nursing quality and safety issues for the service line.
11.Analyzes multi-system effects of disease processes on patients’ health status and communicates all relevant factors to medical/nursing staff.
12.Partners with others to identify and remove barriers that affect patient outcomes and facilitate solutions at a patient, unit, or system level
13.Assures judicious utilization of supplies and equipment during the peri-operative period. Monitors utilization statistics and adjust preference cards as needed.
14.Assures accuracy and implementation of computerized OR record, physician preference and case cart forms.
15.Implements surgical instrument/equipment preparation, processing and management protocols. In coordination with attending surgeons, provides area specific expertise regarding equipment, instrumentation, and specialty product needs.
16.In coordination with attending surgeons, provides area specific expertise regarding equipment, instrumentation, and specialty product needs.
17.Facilitates evaluation of state-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation consistent with the preferences/requests of the attending surgeons and Operating Room initiatives.
18.Works in concert with Supply Chain to ensure adequate quantities of needed supplies and equipment for OR rooms servicing their specialty surgeons.
19.Functions as a role model of nursing excellence in both the circulating and scrub functions of operating room nursing.
20.Provides guidance in helping nursing team members establish clinical priorities to meet each patient’s unique needs.
21.Assures that all aspects of nursing care are age specific and appropriate
22.Accepts responsibility to participate in cases outside of his/her areas(s) of specialty as delegated
23.Role models flexibility for all nursing staff by accepting requests to participate in cases outside of his/her areas(s) of specialty as delegated
24.Offers suggestions and rationale to the UD, AUD or Schedule Board Coordinators regarding specific staff assignments.
25.Directs nursing actions during clinical emergencies
26.Acts as a role model to foster a culture promotes interdisciplinary teamwork and cooperation.
27.Employs constructive conflict resolutions strategies.
28.Provides leadership in developing and interpreting nursing policies and procedures to other members of the healthcare team.
29.Assumes select administrative functions as delegated by the Unit Director/designate in the absence of the area AUD.
30.Serves as a mentor and expert preceptor in the area(s) of specialty.
31.Carries out the components of performance necessary for successful Rush employees
32.Attends training and educational programs identified by Rush as necessary for this position.
33.Supports the Rush ICARE values

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: Orthopedic Surgery-Res Adm

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 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.

Job Summary:
The Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I) supports the conduct of clinical research studies across a range of disciplines. Receives direction from principal investigator, supervisor, or other staff involved in research protocol(s). Responsibilities include participant recruitment and interaction, study data collection and entry, maintenance of study and regulatory documentation, sponsor communication, and adherence to study protocols and policies. The CRC I executes defined study tasks with guidance, ensuring operational compliance, accurate data entry, and participant safety. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
Education:
•Bachelor’s degree
Experience:
•0-2 years of experience in a research study or other relevant experience
OR
Experience (in lieu of a degree)
•Two (2) years’ total experience, where 1 year is supporting or coordinating research studies
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
•Time Management – Ability to meet deadlines and manage assigned study tasks.
•Problem-Solving – Ability to troubleshoot routine field issues and use discretion to escalate appropriately when unplanned events arise.
•Attention to Detail – Strong attention to accuracy in data collection and documentation.
•Participant Relations – Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain participant confidentiality.
•Communication Skills – Effective verbal and written communication skills with participants and internal study teams.
•Team Collaboration – Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings and follow established workflows.
•Flexibility – Availability to work evenings, overnight shifts, or weekends if required by study protocols.
•Travel Readiness – Availability for local travel as necessary.
•Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience:
•Two (2) or more years prior experience in clinical research or related field

Job Responsibilities:
1.Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
2.Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and responds to queries in a timely manner.
3.Assists in preparing simple data summaries, reports, or charts to support study documentation and reporting requirements.
4.Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
5.Verifies data against 100% of source documentation for accuracy before entry into case report forms and electronic data capture systems to ensure timeliness and audit readiness.
6.May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
7.Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
8.Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, department stakeholders, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
9.Maintains study flow by communicating promptly with study participants and coordinating with study team members as directed.
10.Participate in auditing and monitoring visits. Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
11.Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.
12.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: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $10.00 - $375.00 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 Pharmacy Technician Intern assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Intern is involved in the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician interns. The pharmacy intern exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Job Requirements:
•Currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy
• A current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL
•Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
•Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
•Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
•Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
•Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period.
•Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required.
•Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required.
Preferred
•Attitude to learn and grow professionally
•Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
Equipment/Machines Used in Performing Work:
Microsoft Outlook, Epic, pharmacy automation, fax machine, copier and other office equipment as necessary..
Physical Demands
Working Conditions:
May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents. Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing, and frequent walking may be required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a not full time position. Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and included weekends. As noted above, once the intern becomes a P3 student, evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly. In addition, interns are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks. It’s possible that full time work may be available if the intern is interested.
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.Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
2.Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
3.Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
4.Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
5.Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
6.Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
a.Interpretation and understanding of medical abbreviations.
b.Identification and differentiation of various types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, NOW).
7.Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
8.Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks.
9.Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
10.Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT, RxVerify) as needed for assigned duties.
11.Responsible for the preparation of non-sterile compounding and packaging:
a.Ability to accurately draw up oral syringes, compound topical medications and other duties as assigned.
b.Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications and complies with all required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
12.Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with missing medication requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
13.Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock and responding to in-basket messages)
14.Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
15.Place orders through RxWorks to maintain adequate inventory levels as assigned:
a.Follow stock rotation practices when putting away medication orders.
16.Responsible for compliance with USP <797> and aseptic technique practices when preparing sterile products:
a.Recognizes incompatible, unstable and/or expired compounded sterile products.
b.Maintains all required documentation of compounded sterile products and production areas for sterile products.
17.Recognizes investigational drug orders and documentation requirements for preparation and use.
18.Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned.
19.Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
20.Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
21.Knowledge of departmental and Medical Center safety practices.
22.Awareness of departmental quality assurance processes.
23.Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
24.Responsible for the smooth and efficient technical operation of the specific practice site. Provides in advance and in follow-up the management of issues of a departmental or site-specific nature regardless of absence from the work site. For example, before a scheduled day off, the technician brings important issues to the attention of the replacement technician or follows up on problems with the replacement person upon return.
25.Assists supervisor and pharmacist working in the area in the execution of related assignments involving technical support for the department or practice site.
26.Responsible for participation in the review, revision, and preparation of related policies and procedures for the Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure manual.
27.Provides departmental support and leadership in fulfilling departmental staffing needs as required during short staffing situations.
28.Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician Intern may perform:
a.Medication admission histories
b.Medication discharge counseling
c.IV to PO reports
d.Creatinine clearance monitoring
e.Drug Use Evaluations
29.Any and all other duties as assigned.
Behavioral and leadership Responsibilities
1.Interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals and RUMC employees.
2.Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
3.Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.
4.Will participate in evening medication reconciliation once weekly during P3 year to assist in achieving department’s goals in medication histories for high risk patients.

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: Clinical Engineering

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 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 Senior Equipment Planner serves as the system-level subject matter expert for medical equipment planning, capital equipment strategy, and clinical technology integration across Rush University System for Health. Reporting to the System Director of Clinical Engineering, this role partners closely with Projects, Design, and Construction (PDC) to support new construction, renovation, replacement, and strategic capital initiatives.
This position leads the planning, validation, standardization, budgeting, procurement coordination, and implementation readiness of medical equipment across assigned capital projects. The role ensures clinical equipment decisions align with patient care models, facility design, infrastructure requirements, lifecycle replacement strategies, regulatory expectations, financial stewardship, and enterprise standards.
The Senior Equipment Planner functions as a strategic advisor and operational bridge among Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, clinical departments, architects, engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors. The role uses asset data, utilization trends, service history, equipment age, standardization opportunities, and project requirements to identify capital avoidance, asset redeployment, replacement prioritization, rental reduction, and lifecycle optimization opportunities.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, Nursing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in healthcare medical equipment planning, clinical engineering, healthcare technology management, capital projects, design/construction coordination, or healthcare operations.
• Experience supporting medical equipment planning for construction, renovation, relocation, major replacement, or technology refresh projects.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, clinical workflows, medical equipment infrastructure requirements, healthcare technology lifecycle management, and capital budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary stakeholders through complex planning, decision-making, and implementation processes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project documentation tools.
• Strong presentation, written communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience in an academic medical center, multi-hospital health system, or complex healthcare construction environment.
• Knowledge of CMMS platforms, medical equipment databases, capital planning systems, BIM/Revit coordination, equipment planning software, or healthcare project management tools.
• PMP, CHC, CCE, CBET, Lean Six Sigma, or comparable certification.
• Experience developing enterprise equipment standards, room templates, lifecycle replacement plans, capital prioritization tools, or equipment governance processes.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, FDA, HIPAA, cybersecurity, infection prevention, and other healthcare regulatory considerations affecting medical equipment.
Physical Demands:
• Primarily office, hybrid, and project-site work as operationally required.
• Ability to participate in site walks, design reviews, user group meetings, mockups, construction coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Ability to review equipment documentation, drawings, cut sheets, schedules, budgets, and project materials for extended periods.
• May require movement through active healthcare, construction, renovation, temporary, or relocation areas in accordance with applicable safety and infection prevention requirements.
Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and capital stewardship.
• Executive-level communication and presentation.
• Clinical credibility and stakeholder trust.
• Equipment lifecycle and infrastructure expertise.
• Project management and design coordination.
• Financial acumen and value realization.
• Influence without direct authority.
• Process improvement and standardization.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
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:
• Lead system-level medical equipment planning for major capital projects, renovations, expansions, relocations, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive equipment plans, budgets, schedules, equipment assumptions, and decision logs from early programming through activation.
• Serve as the primary Clinical Engineering equipment planning liaison to PDC for design, construction, procurement, installation, and operational readiness activities.
• Translate clinical operational needs into equipment requirements that support workflow, safety, regulatory compliance, infrastructure coordination, serviceability, and long-term maintainability.
• Develop recommendations for equipment reuse, replacement, standardization, redeployment, or retirement based on asset condition, utilization, age, service history, risk, and project scope.
• Support long-range capital planning by aligning project equipment needs with Rush clinical technology lifecycle priorities and enterprise standardization strategy.
• Participate in capital project planning, design reviews, user group meetings, mockups, drawing reviews, construction coordination meetings, and activation planning.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure equipment requirements are accurately reflected in drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, and infrastructure plans.
• Review room-by-room equipment lists, cut sheets, vendor drawings, placement plans, utility requirements, structural support needs, IT/data dependencies, medical gas requirements, electrical requirements, and installation constraints.
• Identify issues related to equipment placement, workflow, maintainability, service access, infection prevention, safety, and constructability.
• Partner with BIM, design, and construction teams to support accurate equipment placement, coordination, clash identification, and infrastructure planning when applicable.
• Support change management by evaluating equipment-related changes for impacts to budget, schedule, infrastructure, procurement, and operational readiness.
• Leverage Clinical Engineering inventory data, CMMS information, capital planning tools, utilization data, vendor information, and financial data to support evidence-based equipment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to defer purchases, validate purchase quantities, reduce unnecessary rentals, redeploy existing equipment, retire underutilized assets, and avoid duplicative capital spending.
• Track and report capital avoidance, operational savings, redeployed assets, avoided rentals, replacement prioritization outcomes, and other measurable value created through equipment planning.
• Support equipment standardization across Rush facilities to improve purchasing leverage, serviceability, cybersecurity readiness, staff familiarity, parts availability, and total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to support budget development, purchase timing, quote validation, vendor review, procurement sequencing, and cost tracking.
• Facilitate collaborative equipment planning sessions with clinical leaders, operational leaders, PDC, IT, Supply Chain, Infection Prevention, Facilities, Finance, and external partners.
• Present recommendations, capital impacts, project risks, and decision points to department leaders, project teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Develop governance tools, reporting structures, templates, dashboards, and decision frameworks to improve consistency across capital equipment planning.
• Mentor Equipment Planners and provide technical guidance on planning standards, project documentation, stakeholder communication, and capital planning processes.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, receiving, staging, installation, testing, acceptance, asset tagging, and go-live readiness activities with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, vendors, and operations.
• Ensure equipment planning deliverables are aligned with construction milestones, procurement lead times, vendor installation requirements, and activation schedules.
• Support project closeout activities, including final inventory validation, warranty information, service documentation, and lessons learned.

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: Clinical Engineering

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $34.89 - $50.63 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 Equipment Planner supports medical equipment planning, documentation, coordination, and implementation for Rush University System for Health capital projects, renovations, equipment replacement initiatives, and clinical technology deployments. Reporting through Clinical Engineering and working closely with PDC partners, this role helps ensure medical equipment needs are accurately identified, budgeted, specified, coordinated, procured, installed, and activated in alignment with project scope, clinical operations, infrastructure requirements, and enterprise standards.
The position supports room-by-room equipment planning, existing equipment assessments, project documentation, user group preparation, vendor coordination, budget tracking, procurement support, delivery planning, and go-live readiness. The Equipment Planner works collaboratively with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, clinical stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure that the right equipment is available in the right location, at the right time, with the required infrastructure and support.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in healthcare equipment planning, clinical engineering, biomedical equipment services, healthcare supply chain, construction project coordination, facilities, healthcare operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of medical equipment, hospital operations, capital projects, asset inventory processes, procurement coordination, or equipment lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and project tracking tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in an academic medical center, health system, hospital construction project, renovation project, or clinical engineering environment.
• Experience with CMMS systems, equipment databases, capital planning tools, healthcare procurement systems, or project management platforms.
• CBET, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt/Green Belt, or other relevant certification.
• Basic understanding of medical equipment infrastructure requirements, including power, data, medical gas, plumbing, mounting, shielding, and vendor installation needs.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory, safety, infection prevention, and operational readiness requirements.
Physical Demands:
• Primarily office, hybrid, and project-site work as operationally required.
• Ability to participate in user group meetings, design reviews, site walks, mockups, construction meetings, vendor coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Ability to review equipment documentation, drawings, equipment plans, cut sheets, procurement logs, schedules, and project tracking materials for extended periods.
• May require movement through active healthcare, construction, renovation, relocation, or activation areas in accordance with applicable safety and infection prevention requirements.
Competencies:
• Detail-oriented equipment documentation.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer service and stakeholder responsiveness.
• Project coordination and follow-through.
• Data accuracy and analytical thinking.
• Practical understanding of clinical equipment.
• Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Adaptability in fast-paced project environments.
• Financial awareness and cost-conscious decision-making.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
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:
• Support the development and maintenance of project equipment lists, room-by-room plans, budgets, schedules, procurement logs, and implementation trackers.
• Assist in validating equipment needs with clinical departments, operational leaders, Clinical Engineering, and PDC project teams.
• Gather and maintain equipment information, including manufacturer, model, quantity, location, condition, age, cost, lead time, utility requirements, accessories, service needs, and installation requirements.
• Support existing equipment surveys, field walks, photo documentation, asset validation, reuse assessments, and relocation planning.
• Maintain accurate and organized equipment planning documentation throughout project phases.
• Participate in user group meetings, design reviews, site walks, mockups, construction meetings, vendor coordination meetings, and activation planning sessions.
• Assist in reviewing drawings, equipment plans, cut sheets, vendor information, and room layouts for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to confirm space, power, data, medical gas, plumbing, structural, mounting, ventilation, shielding, and installation requirements.
• Help identify equipment-related risks, missing infrastructure, delivery constraints, installation concerns, and workflow issues.
• Support project teams by tracking equipment questions, decisions, changes, and follow-up items.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Clinical Engineering, PDC, IT, Finance, and vendors to support quote collection, purchase requests, procurement timing, delivery coordination, and installation planning.
• Track procurement milestones, long-lead equipment, delivery schedules, vendor installation dates, and dependencies with construction and activation timelines.
• Assist with receiving coordination, staging, asset tagging, equipment setup, installation verification, testing, acceptance, and go-live readiness.
• Support warranty documentation, service information, preventive maintenance setup, and inventory updates for new or relocated equipment.
• Assist with project closeout documentation, final equipment reconciliation, and lessons learned.
• Use Clinical Engineering asset data and project requirements to support recommendations for reuse, replacement, redeployment, retirement, or standardization.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to avoid unnecessary purchases, reduce rentals, validate requested quantities, and redeploy existing assets where appropriate.
• Support capital planning by providing accurate information on equipment condition, replacement needs, utilization, and project-related impacts.
• Help maintain Rush equipment standards, room templates, and project planning tools.
• Support reporting on equipment planning value, including reuse opportunities, avoided purchases, equipment redeployments, and budget variances.
• Build effective working relationships with Clinical Engineering, PDC, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Facilities, clinical departments, and external partners.
• Communicate equipment planning status, risks, issues, and decisions clearly and timely to project stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, equipment reports, action logs, budget summaries, and planning updates.
• Escalate project risks, equipment changes, budget concerns, or schedule conflicts to the Senior Equipment Planner, System Director of Clinical Engineering, or project leadership as appropriate.
• Demonstrate customer service, accountability, attention to detail, and responsiveness in a fast-paced healthcare project 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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rush NeurobehavioralCtr-ResAdm

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 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: $17.63 - $24.91 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.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• availability to accommodate research participants' schedules to test on weekends (8:30 am-5:00 pm on Saturdays or Sundays - on average 3 weekends/month) and possibly once a month on Saturday late afternoon/evenings for DLMO sleep assessment work at our downtown Chicago office.
• access to transportation and willingness to attend outreach and recruitment events either during the weekdays, early evenings, or weekends across Lake or Cook counties; and the ability to work out of both our Northbrook or downtown Chicago locations. 

Summary:
The Epidemiology Research Assistant supports data collection, participant assessment, and research operations across epidemiological, behavioral, or population health research studies. This entry-level role focuses on participant support, data collection, study implementation, and logistical coordination guided by senior research staff and the principal investigator. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Education

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Education:

• Experience: 

Responsibilities:

• Participant Engagement:

• Study Operations & Logistics:

• Documentation & Recordkeeping:

• Team Collaboration:

• 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.