Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Group
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: IM General RUI - Clinic
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 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 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 Navigator is responsible for assisting nurses and social workers to provide outreach efforts to a group of patients from a patient list. The Patient Navigator will share knowledge and education to empower patients and improve their ability to navigate services and systems. This role will utilize the established model of care management. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Center Customer Service Standards.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School diploma or GED and 1 year in experience Electronic Medical Record
•Knowledge of ambulatory setting
•Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
•Written, verbal and exceptional interpersonal communication skills
•Ability to multi-task
•Ability to function independently, to organize, and be self-motivated
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Associates degree (health related area of focus such as social work, psychology or medical terminology)
•Bilingual
Responsibilities:
•Daily monitoring of a list of inpatient discharges, ER discharges, and referrals.
•Provide outreach for all patients due for follow up and new patient appointments according to policy and procedures.
•Prepare and deliver routine correspondence/medical records to referring agencies and primary care
providers in accordance with policy.
•Document all correspondence in electronic medical records as necessary.
•Liaison to multiple departments, agencies and provider offices.
•Participate in meetings as assigned.
•Conduct outreach and complete assessments as necessary to identify individuals at risk for adverse health
outcomes including timely Health Risk Assessments
•Provide assistance with insurance as needed, including helping patient connect with resources for
enrollment, conducting verification of insurance plans, assisting patients with redetermination, and
others as needed.
•Coordinate transportation for all patients as needed
•Other duties as assigned
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Group
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: IM Endocrinology - Office
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: $32.00 - $52.08 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 Clinical Dietitian 2 (Senior Clinical Dietitian) is responsible for providing advanced level medical nutrition therapy for patients at Rush. Active participation in the treatment process is essential as the Clinical Dietitian 2 interacts with patients and the health care team. This role will care for complex patient populations that are frequently unable to meet nutrition requirements orally, requiring enteral nutrition (EN) or parenteral nutrition (PN). This may include, but is not limited to, post-surgical, critically ill, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric patients. The Clinical Dietitian 2 has a specialty certification in their practice area and utilizes nutrition expertise to train nutrition students and participates in new program development and research projects. The Clinical Dietitian 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and I CARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
•Master of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or health care related field with three (3) years’ experience post-credentialing OR Six (6) years clinical experience post-credentialing in lieu of Master’s degree if RDN credential and license obtained prior to January 1, 2024
•Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
•Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, State of Illinois
•Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) if providing PN
•Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) approved specialty certification (CNSC, CSG, CSP, CSO, CSR, CDCES, or others) in practice area.
•Food Handler and Allergen Awareness Certifications (for inpatient positions only)
•Must have academic preparation and/or experience in program management and in the care of persons with chronic disease
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master of Science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or health care related field with three (3) years’ experience post-credentialing OR Six (6) years clinical experience post-credentialing in lieu of Master’s degree if RDN credential and license obtained prior to January 1, 2024
•Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
•Travel to ambulatory satellite clinic sites as needed
Abilities:
50% of time sitting, 50% of time walking or standing.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It shall not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
•Provides age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy for complex, malnourished patients in specialty practice area on a timely basis.
•Provides complex, evidence-based nutrition counseling/education. Evaluates scientific literature and applies this information in clinical practice. Participates in the evaluation and/or development of specialty educational materials.
•Manages enteral feedings and/or parenteral nutrition per protocol. Closely monitors patients for feeding and/or parenteral nutrition complications. Adjusts enteral feedings and/or parenteral nutrition to ensure optimal intake.
•Serves on departmental and/or organizational committee(s).
•Participates in on-boarding and competency development activities. Trains new staff, visiting clinicians, and students.
•Manages transition of care to external health care facilities or to other clinicians.
•Precepts and mentors dietetics education students and other healthcare professionals on evidence-based nutrition.
•Contributes to departmental initiatives to accomplish mission and vision
•Participates in and leads review and development of clinical nutrition protocols and procedures
•Develops nutrition related research and quality improvement projects to ensure practicing at height of scope for credential.
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: RML Specimen Acquisition
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (1:00:00 PM - 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: $16.75 - $22.50 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 Phlebotomist obtains blood specimens from patients by the invasive procedure of venipuncture. Once proficient in adult and geriatric venipuncture and with additional training, the phlebotomist performs skin puncture on neonates, skin puncture or venipuncture on children and adolescents. The phlebotomist is a liaison between the physician and Rush Medical Laboratories. The phlebotomist (Laboratory Liaison Technician) is responsible for collecting specimens for routine, timed and STAT collections. The phlebotomist interacts and communicates with physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the health care team. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School graduate.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent certification.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
Physical Demands:
• Works throughout the Medical Center's patient care areas and laboratories.
• Frequent exposure to potentially infectious diseases and body fluids.
• Work requires bending, standing and walking for the majority of the workday.
Responsibilities:
•Suggests and develops new ideas and approaches in the workplace. Exhibits adaptability and willingness to change.
•Creates constructive relationships to achieve mutually positive clinical, or service outcomes with peers, management, customers, and other RUMC departments.
•Responds promptly to pages.
•Volunteers to help others complete work when time permits.
•Reports back to the laboratory for further assignment when assigned work is complete.
•Verifies patient identification according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) all of the time. Identifies and labels specimens according to SOP all of the time.
•Collects specimens according to laboratory requirements. Acquires specimens using proper phlebotomy technique.8. Has a positive effect on others including the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships. Inspires good will, cooperation, trust, and mutual respect among a wide range of people.
•Acts as a resource person to others for technical questions.
•Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the technical tasks (for example, obtaining timed collections when due, using appropriate site for specimen collection, understands order of draw for specimen collections, and proper scheduling/ordering of various specimen collections).
•Attends and documents the division's required hours of continuing education.
•Helps train students and new employees. Completes training checklists within established deadlines.
•Organization and Prioritization of Work15. Collects timed specimens within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Sends specimens via pneumatic tube to laboratory within 45 minutes of collection for routine collections; within 10 minutes for timed collections. Checks soiled utility rooms for specimens at the end of each sweep.
•Keeps work area, phlebotomy cart, and personal appearance, neat, clean, and organized.
•Stocks supplies at the appropriate level and does not overstock supplies. Replenishes supplies at the end of the shift.
•Notifies appropriate personnel (supervisor, physician, and nurse) of problems or unusual situations encountered, for example, missed collections and patient unavailability, promptly. Attempts to resolve problems thoroughly before reporting to a supervisor.
•Performs LIS order entry correctly. Double checks orders in computer versus requisition to avoid mistakes and order omissions.
•Performs specimen accessioning and specimen processing. Advises physicians and nurses on how to order and schedule specimen collections in Clinical Provider Order Entry (CPOE).
•Documents on the clipboard (NCC) and collection set labels for missed or delayed draws with rare exception.
•Collections, Cancels and reschedules laboratory orders via communication with ordering physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse. Cancels and documents the same in LIS. Clears collection pending report at the end of shift.
•Participates willingly when asked to participate in special projects or events, for example health screenings and medical student phlebotomy training classes. Gathers data or examples of orders or specimen collections for recurrent problems, for example order modification process for CPOE/EPIC orders.
•Acts as "tech-in- charge for specified periods of time. Oversee operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example a supervisor or director, and does so.
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: Revenue Cycle Decision Support
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
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: $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 Financial Analyst is a senior level (individual contributor) Healthcare Finance position with direct responsibility for aspects of Financial Planning and Analytics, Budgeting, and Forecasting to support various RUSH entities. As an integral member of this team, this Senior Financial Analyst will have autonomy in determining the best and most appropriate approaches to support our constituents. This person should understand the strategic priorities of the organization and how our department’s work supports those priorities. In addition, due to the dynamic and evolving needs of the organization, this Analyst should be able to maintain effectiveness, accuracy, and quality in their work product even when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or the environment. Finally, the position should model the I CARE values by taking actions, making decisions, and shaping priorities consistent with the I CARE standards.
Other information:
•Bachelor’s degree in business (Accounting, Finance or Business Management)
•three to Five years of experience in financial analysis or financial planning or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience where the required skillset has been acquired.
•Experience in a large healthcare system or similar environment is preferred.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Access a plus
Skills/Abilities:
•Familiarity problem-solving, financial analytics and data mining
•Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
•Highly motivated, self-confident with consistent desire to learn and improve
•Self-starter with ability to work within a team setting
•Quality oriented with a high attention to detail
Responsibilities:
•Prepares and analyzes routine reports for distribution to managers and senior leaders (i.e. income statement variances, volume, FTEs, space, etc.).
•Compiles data for presentation and/or analysis. Identifies issues, problems or significant aspects of that data.
•Review data and reports, track key performance indicators, and provide actionable recommendations for critical business decisions.
•Work cross-functionally with various departments within the organization to communicate analytical findings and assist in implementation of recommended operational improvements.
•Coordinates/compiles data submission for Benchmarking and Productivity analytics.
•Performs monthly data loads to budget system and helps drive dashboard/report development.
•Supports the annual operating and capital budget processes as well as preparation of interim financial forecasts.
•Provides advanced training and support on financial processes and/or financial tools, both internally as well as to external departments.
•Acts as resource/customer service liaison with respect to financial data and analytics, to all constituents (including Sr. Leaders, Entity management and Departmental managers) across all RUSH operating divisions.
•Access and effectively utilize data from various sources, including EPIC transactional cube, Cogito Star DataMart, Axiom and Link, in order to support reporting and analytics.
•Performs other related 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: Respiratory Therapy
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 0. 9)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 12 Hr (6:30:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $34.89 - $56.78 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:
Provides simple, intermediate, and complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on the general care floors and special care units. Improves and maintains patient cardiopulmonary status through the application and administration of various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. They function independently in assigned areas. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush Oak Park Hospital policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• All RTs must pass departmental competencies
• Requires BLS and ACLS. PALS within 90 days of hire. NRP Preferred
• Minimum education requirement is an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy.
• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• NRP
• Bachelor's Degree
Physical Demands:
• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders
• A high level of patience must be exhibited as people learn at different speeds.
• Ability to be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities.
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. Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.
2. Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
3. Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
4. Applies CPAP and BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
5. Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, committee participation, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments.
6. Develops patient driven protocols in conjunction with department leadership. Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.
7. Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values; provides respiratory care interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team, performs CPR.
8. Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients.
9. Provides patient/family education.
10. Performs ECGs and arterial puncture.
11. Participates in on-going maintenance of the blood gas equipment, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.
12. Performs bronchoscopy assist.
13. Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
14. Demonstrate initiative in optimizing patient care by participating in physician rounds and documenting assessment findings and therapy changes
15. Demonstrate professionalism by belonging to the AARC/ISRC and/or pursuing education to advance ones skills
16. Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Gen Surgery Bariatrics PBC
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 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 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:
Job Summary:
The Ambulatory Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the standards of practice within the guidelines of corresponding state regulations. The Ambulatory Nursing Assistant duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill to better support the environment of patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the State of Illinois.
•Basic Life Support certificate.
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
•Ability to problem solve.
•Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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 35-40lbs. 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:
Job Responsibilities:
ASSISTS THE RN IN THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
1.Maintains a safe patient environment.
2.Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and clinic, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
3.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
4.Assists patients in activities of daily living.
5.Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
6.Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
7.Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
8.Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
9.Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
10.Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
11.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
12.Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
TRANSPORTS PATIENTS AND (OTHER) ITEMS AS NEEDED
13.Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
14.Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
COMPETENTLY UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY
15.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
16.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
17.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected clinic specific equipment.
MAINTAINS A SAFE, ORDERLY, WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT
18.Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to clinic specifications.
19.Replenishes patient room supplies.
20.Maintains emergency supplies.
DEMONSTRATES A PROFESSIONAL WORK STYLE IN INTERACTIONS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
21.Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per clinic protocol.
22.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: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $25.20 - $39.69 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 Surgical Technologist II assists in patient care and surgical services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The primary responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of the scrub role during surgical procedures. Exemplifies The Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of accredited ORT Program.
• One or more years of clinical experience OR current certification by the association of surgical technologist.
• Analytic ability.
• Effective written and oral communication skills utilizing repeat back strategies for patient safety and teaching.
• Must be able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Flexibility with schedule to accommodate staffing needs
• Organizational skills for timely processes.
• Ability to document using electronic medical record systems, to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data
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 protocol.
• Demonstrates advanced operating room technical skills.
• Participates in routine cases with minimal direction using the guidelines of the preference cards. 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.
• Active participation in time out process.
• Correctly pulls and prepares sutures/other specified supplies per Operating Room Information System preference cards.
• Updates cards as needed.
• Obtains and safely assembles necessary 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.
• Self-directed in coordinating scrub activities for complex surgical procedures.
• Cares for and handles surgical instruments/equipment according to Operating Room protocols.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for proper functioning of equipment and maintenance 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 that is incorrect.
• Uses repeat back communications and key words for safety concerns.
• Maintains an orderly sterile field, Mayo stand and back table throughout the surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in multiple 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 table to the transport cart.
• Functions In an efficient manner at all times.
• Opens and utilizes supplies and equipment judiciously
• Restocks rooms according to the established par stock lists. Updates par stock lists in conjunction with RN team members.
• Demonstrates consideration and cooperation within the operating room.
• Consistently exhibits professional interactions with managers, co-workers, physicians and all other operating room personnel.
• Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments.
• Offers ideas for clinical/system improvements to the charge nurse or unit director.
• Participates, actively, in unit/area meetings.
• Notifies the schedule board coordinator or designee when assignments are completed and when leaving the operating room during work hours.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making at all times.
Assists nursing personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated.
• Supports the Rush Oak Park Mission.
• Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students, research and community service.
• Treats patients, visitors, and staff in a caring manner with respect, dignity and abides by nursing shared governance code of conduct.
• Exhibits the spirit of team in working with other ROPH staff.
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept positive and negative feedback and change behavior as indicated.
• Utilizes the resources of the hospital in a responsible manner to accomplish daily work.
• Carries out the components of performance necessary for successful ROPH employees.
• Arrives on time, as scheduled and prepared to begin work.
• Attends training and educational programs identified by ROPH as necessary for this position, completed prior to the deadlines.
• 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.
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