Respiratory Therapist 1

Location: 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, Illinois 60304 Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital Department: Clinical Staffing Office (Float Pool) Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE) Shift: Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 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: 17.63 - 27.77 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 very depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: Under the direction of a professional nurse, the Patient Care Technician 2 (PCT 2) coordinates and leads the team to assist patients with activities of daily living, transfer and mobility skills, skin, bowel and bladder programs, and maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient. Other information: •High School plus specialized training •Minimum of 1 Year experience in the hospital setting unless hired prior to 9/16/2024. Those employees will be grandfathered. •Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience. •Current CPR •Good communication skills •Computer skills •Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. •Ability to lead others with appropriate time management and organizational skills •Superuser for all patient care equipment •Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing •Good time management and organizational skills Preferred Job Qualifications: •Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting. Physical Demands: • Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment •Ability to respond quickly to patient needs. •Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions wile caring for the sick •Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters •Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients. •Ability to walk and stand throughout most of designated shift. •Ability to lift items weighing 10-50 pounds, above 50 pounds utilizes appropriate lift equipment. •Ability to carry items weighing 10-25 pounds (11-33% of time); 25 to 75 pounds (1-10% of time). Responsibilities: •Properly apply safety devices. •Assures that patients are set up and ready for meals and assists with feeding as appropriate. •Performs accuchecks 30 minutes before meals or as directed by the RN and reports and documents blood sugar levels to the RN. •Inform RN immediately of any change in patient’s condition. •Maintains a therapeutic relationship to provide optimal customer-focused care. •Communicates effectively with patients at levels appropriate to age and cognitive status, showing sensitivity to cultural diversity. •Interacts effectively with peers and other hospital staff to foster positive working relationships. •Computer documentation is accurate, timely and at point-of-care when possible. •Notify charge nurse whenever leaving the unit. •Assists patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living promoting maximal independence. •Accurately calculates and documents calorie count, intake and output and patients’ weights. •Assists patients with transfers and mobility activities observing appropriate techniques, precautions and assistive devices. •Assists patients with bladder and bowel elimination programs and collection of laboratory specimens. •Enhance patient satisfaction by hourly rounding and prevention of call light needs. Improves response to call lights when they occur. •Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team to insure high levels of patient care. •Follow CDC guidelines for hand washing and be aware of and follow isolation precautions. •Need to always be on the floor during shift report unless directed by the Charge RN. •Work as a team with your nurse to ensure that the patient feels safe and well cared for while with us in the hospital. • Documents accurately, timely, and at point-of-care when possible 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: Food And Nutr Srvcs-Patient Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0) Shift: Shift 4 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 9:30:00 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 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: Supervises daily foodservice operations to ensure that goals and standards of unit/department are met. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, department quality monitors and targets and corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: •Associate Degree in Food Service or a high school diploma. •minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory capacity in foodservice operations (retail, business, and healthcare). •Illinois Department of Public Health and City of Chicago Sanitation Certification required within six months of hire. •Competent in preparation of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. •Ability to supervise multiple employees performing multiple tasks Self-directed. •Strong interpersonal skills, organization skills and problem-solving ability. •Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution. •Aware of daily department operations and able to identify unusual situations that arise. •Manage stress effectively. Preferred Job Qualifications: •Experience as a Sous/Executive Sous Chef preferred. Physical Demands: •Ability to exert 25 pounds of effort to push or pull a cart. •Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds minimum, stooping, kneeling, reaching, sufficient dexterity to operate kitchen utensils and computer keyboard. •Able to communicate using a variety of audio-technology. •Able to spend 50% of time sitting, 50% of time standing or walking. Competencies: 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.Implements menus, recipes, and service concepts for unit. 2.Supervises daily food production or service operations as assigned. 3.Ensures that service standards for aesthetic presentation and safety of food are met. 4.Utilizes CBORD and computerized systems to manage data. 5.Supervises foodservice employees. This includes orientation and training, employee counseling and disciplinary action. 6.Provides input into employee's annual performance appraisal. 7.Adjusts daily staffing to ensure appropriate personnel to complete all duties required by the unit. 8.Performs food and supply ordering functions as assigned. 9.Monitors time and attendance system for payroll. 10.Consults with Unit Manager/Assistant Manager regarding human resource issues (i.e. disciplinary actions and performance appraisals). 11.Meets customer and corporate foodservice related satisfaction standards. 12.Performs unit quality control measures, identifies problems or deficiencies, assist in development of and implements corrective action. 13.Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards and all departmental and organizational policies and procedures. 14.Ensures compliance with all departmental requirements for in-service training, employee orientation and training, and timely submission of department reports. 15.Assists unit manager, assistant manager to ensure that department goals are accomplished. 16.Orients/works with dietetic interns, as assigned. 17.Completes department projects, as assigned. 18.Conduct employee meetings, as assigned. 19.Attends and contributes to department meetings. 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: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612 Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: 9 Kellogg - Adult General Medicine Unit Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE) Shift: Evening Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM Work Schedule: 8-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 Rate: $19.10 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 Unit Clerk performs clerical duties associated with customer service, the patient care record and electronic health record on the inpatient units. The Unit Clerk is directly responsible for the maintenance of the patient care record and its contents as well as coordinating patient activities, services and supplies from ancillary and support areas that directly relate to patient care. The Unit Clerk is also directly responsible for communication equipment. The Unit Clerk 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 • Working knowledge of basic computer and keyboard functions. • Strong problem solving and communication skills. • Able to write legibly and perform basic mathematical calculations • Able to type 25 words/minute or greater. • Able to handle internal and external customer interaction with courtesy, tack, diplomacy and discretion. Physical Demands: • The ability to move throughout the Medical Center • Lifting or carrying objects up to 25 lbs. • Shifts include providing 7 days a week, 24 hours/day, coverage as necessary. • Able to respond to and prioritize multiple requests and variable degrees of unpredictability requiring adaptability in work activities. • Work entails coming in contact with patient specimens during processing and transport. Responsibilities: 1. Customer service 1.1 Greets customers by establishing eye contact, smiling as appropriate and offering assistance. 1.2 Answers incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously, states greeting, name, unit, and offer of assistance. 1.3 Answers and screens phone calls to determine appropriate person or response needed. 1.4 Identifies opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and unit operations, presents implementation suggestions to manager. 1.5 Owns complaints received from customers and follows through; if resolution is not obtained promptly, directs complaint to manager. 1.6 Anticipates customer needs and assists patients and visitors with direction. 1.7 Screens patient call lights and forwards request to appropriate staff member. 2. Patient flow/bed control 2.1 Collaborates with Patient Placement, Patient Access, Unit Clerical Manager, and Environmental Services to ensure room readiness for patient admits or transfers. 2.2 Schedules diagnostic tests and notifies nursing staff of patient schedules on a per shift basis. 2.3 Reconciles census every shift. 2.4 Performs walking census reconciliation a half hour before the end of each shift. 3. Patient medical records 3.1 Assumes accountability for the maintenance of medical records and ensures that current records and records of previous hospitalizations are returned to the Medical Records department as described in policy. 3.2 Processes admission, transfer, expiration, and discharge records and completes any other functions associated with patient records in a timely, accurate and legible manner. 3.3 Maintains patient care record by insuring all forms are properly labeled with patient I.D. and incorporates them into the patient care record in a timely, organized and accurate manner. 3.4 Follows through on all processes using appropriate unit procedures, such as Kardexes, diagnostic test sheet and patient charges. 3.5 Initiates and follows all electronic health record downtime procedures in an accurate and timely manner. 4. Unit operations/technology 4.1 Utilizes complex telecommunication systems. 4.2 Utilizes and trouble shoots all unit based communication equipment. 4.3 Identifies and trouble shoots technology failures and handles computer down time. 4.4 Maintains proper par levels of unit supplies and forms by re-ordering in a timely fashion. 4.5 Maintains and utilizes unit pneumatic tube stations for clerical and clinical functions. 5. Teamwork/professional work style 5.1 Reports off to oncoming shift, verbally and/or by using unit specific written formats. 5.2 Remains on duty until relieved. Cross-covers multiple units as required. 5.3 Independently offers assistance to peers or other staff members when workload allows. 5.4 Communicates and negotiates breaks and absences from desk per unit protocol with unit leadership. 5.5 Maintains a clean and orderly nursing station and personal work and storage area. 5.6 Demonstrates commitment to patient confidentiality and values of Rush. 5.7 Accepts assignments, as delegated, by the unit leadership or the charge nurse. 5.8 Demonstrates adaptability to change and flexibility in accepting assignments that differ from the established norm. 5.9 Actively and enthusiastically participates in the orientation of new personnel including, but not limited to clerical, nursing, and medical personnel. Adheres to Unit Clerk dress code. 6. Continuous quality improvement 6.1 Takes responsibility for correcting hazards, or reporting faulty equipment, which may endanger self and others and reports status of equipment to unit leadership. 6.2 Is aware of and participates in department and Rush quality improvement initiatives. 7. Education and self-development 7.1 Seeks continual opportunities to learn and assumes accountability for annual mandatory inservice requirements. 7.2 Attends staff meetings on scheduled workdays and signs off on minutes of all other meetings. 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.