ER Tech - Full-Time, Night Shift

30591
September 22, 2026

Job Description

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Emergency Department

Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)

Shift: Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

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

Pay Range: $21.00 - $26.25 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:
The Patient Care Technician II (PCT) performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCT duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skills including but not limited to routine (daily) utilization of phlebotomy skills. The PCT demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The PCT exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• 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. Assists the RN in the delivery of patient care.
1.1 Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
1.2 Maintains a safe patient environment.
1.3 Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit under the direction of the RN.
1.4 Under the direction of the RN, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
1.5 Assists patients in activities of daily living.
1.6 Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
1.7 Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
1.8 Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
1.9 Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
1.10 Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
1.11 Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
1.12 Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development. 1.13 Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
1.14 Performs phlebotomy routinely, as delegated; correctly labels and processes specimens for laboratory analysis.
2. Transports patients and (other) items as needed.
2.1 Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
2.2 Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
2.3 Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
3. Competently utilizes technology.
3.1 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
3.2 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Epic...
3.3 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.3.4 Consistently documents in real time at the point of care.
4. Maintains a safe and orderly, well-equipped environment.
4.1 Maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly according to guidelines and unit routine.
4.2 Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
4.3 Replenishes patient room supplies.
4.4 Maintains emergency supplies.
5. Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
5.1 Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
5.2 Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
5.3 Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and changes behavior as indicated.
5.4 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.

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Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

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Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
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Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.
Physical Demands:
• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• 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. Assists the RN in the delivery of patient care.
1.1 Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
1.2 Maintains a safe patient environment.
1.3 Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit under the direction of the RN.
1.4 Under the direction of the RN, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
1.5 Assists patients in activities of daily living.
1.6 Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
1.7 Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
1.8 Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
1.9 Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
1.10 Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
1.11 Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
1.12 Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development. 1.13 Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
1.14 Performs phlebotomy routinely, as delegated; correctly labels and processes specimens for laboratory analysis.
2. Transports patients and (other) items as needed.
2.1 Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
2.2 Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
2.3 Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
3. Competently utilizes technology.
3.1 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
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4. Maintains a safe and orderly, well-equipped environment.
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4.2 Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
4.3 Replenishes patient room supplies.
4.4 Maintains emergency supplies.
5. Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
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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.

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Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (6:45:00 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: $22.72 - $31.80 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $3,000

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Summary:
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Other information:
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•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.

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3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
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RN2, Surgical IMCU (nights)

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Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 12E Surgical IMCU

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

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Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
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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.

Nursing Asst 2, SIMCU

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Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

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Required Job Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate or Masters entry level school of nursing with passing grades in all courses upon hire and on an annual basis or awaiting eligibility (within 3 months of graduation).
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• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting 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:
ASSISTS THE RN IN THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
1.Reports to charge Registered Nurse to designate for assignment of duties.
2.Maintains a safe patient environment.
3.Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
4.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
5.Assists patients in activities of daily living.
6.Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
7.Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
8.Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
9.Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
10.Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
11.Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
12.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
13.Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
TRANSPORTS PATIENTS AND (OTHER) ITEMS AS NEEDED
14.Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
15.Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
16.Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
COMPETENTLY UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY
17.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
18.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
19.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
MAINTAINS A SAFE, ORDERLY, WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT
20.Keeps patient rooms safe, orderly, and according to unit routine.
21.Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
22.Replenishes patient room supplies.
23.Maintains emergency supplies.
DEMONSTRATES A PROFESSIONAL WORK STYLE IN INTERACTIONS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
24.Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
25.Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
26.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.

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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML Pathology

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (12:00PM - 8:30PM)

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

Pay Range: $42 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:
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Other information:
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•Certified Pathologist Assistant.
•Ability to work on multiple projects with frequently changing priorities.
•Ability to learn and instruct others in new procedures.
•Excellent organizational skills and efficiency necessary.
•Travel outside the metropolitan Chicago area may be required.
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•Position is located in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious or hazardous materials, including formaldehyde and xylene.
•Potential for injury due to scalpel blades, razor blades, and caustic substances

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•Readily displays a devotion to provide high quality patient care to our customers.
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•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well stocked at all times
•Helps instruct students, residents, and new employees. Evaluates their performances within the established deadlines.
•Accepts and/or volunteers for special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
•Identifies areas for process improvement, and initiates procedures or programs to respond to the deficiency identified.
•Initiates Safety Events to document unsafe situations.
•Maintains responsibility for routine maintenance and proper working condition of instrumentation and associated alarm system.

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.

Medical Laboratory Scientist 3

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML General Microbiology

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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 Medical Laboratory Scientist 3 responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instructs students, residents, and new employees. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in-services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Other information:
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant science required, minimum of five years of high-complexity clinical laboratory-related experience required. Some lab divisions may require more.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
oHematology (H) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
oSpeciality in Cytometry (SCYM) via the ASCP
oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
•Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
•Affective behavior: Interacts effectively and respectfully with everyone encountered at the medical center.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master of Science degree in relevant discipline preferred.
Physical Demands:
•Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
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.Demonstrates proficiency in all duties as defined in the role of Medical Technologist II.
2.Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility.
3.Instructs students, residents, and new employees. Evaluate their performance within established deadlines
4.Participates in presenting case studies or in-services.
5.Required to oversee and maintain a clean, clutter-free and well-organized area of responsibility.
6.Required to prepare and present one inter-laboratory continuing education presentation per year.
7.Participates in, prepares, and presents quality improvement initiatives accomplished in the laboratory – 1) Inventory Management; 2) Key facilitator for an instrument or workflow process; 3) Quality or Safety Officer; 4) Mentoring and training MLS1 and MLS2; and 5) Assist in inspection preparation.
8.Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively and serves as a technical expert for other laboratory staff. Ensures all testing is performed following Rush approved Policies and Procedures.
9.Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems, shifts, drifts, or discrepancies, determines root cause, and can resolve them. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure. Easily determines when escalation is needed.
10.Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action, and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all of the time. Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
11.Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect area at the beginning and end of each shift. Required to oversee and maintain a clean, clutter free and well-organized area of responsibility.
12.Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
13.Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure the turnaround time of all samples.
14.Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers in finishing shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
15.Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year. Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department. Required to prepare and present one inter-laboratory continuing education presentation per year. Prepares and presents quality improvement initiatives accomplished in the laboratory.
16.Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Required to identify, participate, and lead in process improvement projects.
17.Required to perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so.
18.Reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper-generated results and transcribes them accurately into the Lab Information System. Review of others' results.

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