Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Hem-Onc RUMC - Office

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 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: $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 Administrative Assistant 2 provides advanced support in managing the operational activities of the Department. The Administrative Assistant uses a pattern of orderly, efficient communication and a high degree of initiative and independent judgment to relieve management of administrative detail. The Administrative Assistant accepts appropriate responsibility and prioritizes multiple assignments and projects in a complex and constantly changing environment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Three years of progressive experience in an administrative role, preferably in Healthcare.
• Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, scheduling/calendar software.
• Excellent communication written and oral skills.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Ability to produce accurate documents and reports.
• Ability to work in complex administrative systems.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate Degree.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to move throughout the Medical Center.
• Ability to lifting or carrying objects 35-40 pounds.

Responsibilities:
1.Meets the administrative needs of department management and staff members.
2.Coordinates department specific programs or meetings as assigned: planning, preparation of materials, implementation and evaluation.
3.Assists management with budgetary issues.
4.Composes business documents as assigned.
5.Designs reports to support operations.
6.Independently creates correspondence such as follow up to meetings, response to employees etc.
7.Plans employee and departmental special events.
8.Writes, edits and formats content of departmental communication.
9.Provides instruction to departmental staff regarding computer applications.
10.Assures appropriate resources are available for staff to be successful in their role.
11.Maintains a calendar for staff availability and schedules.
12.Provides support for select quality and operational committees including recording and distributing minutes.
13.Appropriately follow-ups on action between meetings.
14.Distributes reports, agendas and other materials for programs.
15.Maintains attendance records and prepares reports as necessary for the program.
16.Investigates and resolves invoicing issues as it relates to vendors or fiscal activities and Accounting Units.
17.Creates and maintains expense files for the Accounting Unit activities.
18.Prepares and maintains an electronic file to trend programmatic expenses and contribute to the budget process.
19.Identifies and implements improvements in office efficiencies
20.Initiates and/or reconciles check requests, purchase orders, travel vouchers as indicated for the department cost centers.
21.Independently makes travel arrangements for the management.
22.Prioritizes incoming communication, requests for meeting and escalates appropriate items to management’s attention.
23.Maintains a working knowledge of Rush standard computer applications.
24.Coordinates manager and staff office space, such as telephone changes, movement of equipment, maintenance requests, etc. which support administrative operations.

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 Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

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 Laboratory Research Technician 3 perform basic science and/or clinical (biological) scientists to conduct laboratory tests and experiments of a routine but complex nature. Performs scientific tests, experiments, and analyses while working under direction of a Principal Investigator (PI) and more senior lab staff. May lead for other less experienced technicians or students. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in cell/molecular biology or related field.
• 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience with sterile tissue culture technique.
• Knowledge of traditional and specialized laboratory equipment including specialized computer programs/software.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice, lab health and safety principles.
• Ability to demonstrate protocols and train less experienced staff.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to understand and interpret results and apply results to expected outcomes.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master's Degree.

Responsibilities:
• Gather and prepare biological samples, such as blood, food, and bacteria cultures, for laboratory analysis.
• Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, such as microscopes, scales, and test tubes.
• Conduct moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures for assigned new and ongoing research studies and may assist in conducting more complex experiments/ procedures.
• Operate laboratory instruments, advanced robotics and automated equipment to conduct experiments.
• Use specialized computer software to collect analyze and model experimental data.
• Follow good laboratory safety practices and comply with safety protocols. Trains less experienced staff on safe practices and lab protocols.
• Document work including equipment settings, procedures, and results according to lab protocols. Share observations and make recommendations for protocol or experimental design.
• Complete analysis of experimental data and interpret results.
• Oversee work and give direction and training to assigned, less experienced technicians and/or students.
• Performs day-to-day activities related to complex molecular laboratory procedures.
• Procedures include tissue biopsy, stem cell culture, and neural differentiation.
• 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: Fincl Planning-Decision Suppt

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 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: $72,571 - $92,518 per year 
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:
Decision Support is a collaborative, data driven team who, using technology, facilitates decision making throughout Rush in support of its mission, vision, values and strategies. As an integral member of this team, the Senior Decision Support Analyst will be responsible for determining the best and appropriate ways to: compile data for presentation and/or analysis; identify issues, problems or significant aspects of that data; provide a resource and customer service liaison which effectively and efficiently supports decision makers within our department and throughout Rush. The position should understand the strategic priorities of the department and organization and ask questions to clarify that understanding. They should also be able to maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment. The team member should work to effectively manage their time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and on time. They should accurately and carefully follow established procedures for completed tasks and persist in efforts to produce quality output. Additionally, the team member should actively identify new opportunities for learning and using newly gained knowledge on the job. Finally, the position should model the I CARE values by taking actions, making decisions and shaping priorities consistent with the I CARE standards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business (Accounting or Finance)
• Five years of experience in healthcare related financial analysis or financial planning or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience where the required skillset has been acquired.
• Demonstrated understanding of healthcare terminology such as DRG, ICD, CPT, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
• Proficiency in database software and report writers.
• Strong problem-solving, financial analytics and data mining skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Highly motivated, self-confident with consistent desire to learn and improve.
• Detail oriented, strategic thinker, and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Interpersonal, self-starter with ability to work within a team setting.
• Advocates a culture for inclusion.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in a large healthcare system or similar environment.
• Business Objects experience

Responsibilities:

• Supports department leadership in response to data/program requests such as business development, ROI’s, service line specific requests and program analytics (ECMO, Infusion, etc.).
• Assists department leadership in providing analytics support to Strategic Planning and Outreach, as well as with hospital and corporate initiatives.
• Develops and provides ongoing training and education around service line and profitability dashboards including new user orientation, refresher classes, introducing new functionality and one on one sessions as requested.
• Collaborates within Analytics Hub, as well as with service line teams, to ensure accurate, complete and consistent data analyses/reporting.
• Identifies opportunity for contribution margin improvement by cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and other metrics of success within service lines.
• Collaborates with service line teams on deeper drilldowns and analytics by analyzing the service line at all levels including DRG/diagnoses/procedures.
• Involved in maintaining DSS report infrastructure, monitoring data quality, developing new reports, assisting with dashboard planning and design, and understanding all data sources.
• Manages customer expectations as they relate to project deliverables.
• Turn data into meaningful information for daily decision making
• 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: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rush Alzheimers Dis Ctr-ResFac

Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)

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: $17.63 - $27.77 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 Lab Research Technician 2 assists basic science and/or clinical (biological) scientists to conduct routine laboratory tests and experiments. The Lab Research Technician 2 is responsible for performing scientific tests, experiments, and analyses while working under direction of a Principal Investigator (PI) and more senior lab staff. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related science.
• 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with traditional laboratory instruments and basic knowledge of basic experimental design.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice, lab health and safety principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:
• Gather and prepare biological samples, such as blood, food, and bacteria cultures, for laboratory analysis.
• Set up, maintain, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, such as microscopes, scales, and test tubes.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and procedures for assigned ongoing research studies and may assist in conducting more complex experiments/procedures.
• Operate traditional laboratory instruments, advanced robotics and automated equipment to conduct experiments.
• Use specialized computer software to collect, analyze and model experimental data.
• Follow good laboratory safety practices and comply with safety protocols.
• Document work including equipment settings, procedures, and results according to lab protocols. Share observations and results with peers, scientists and supervisor.
• May complete preliminary analysis of experimental data and interpret results.
• 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: Child Life Services

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (10:00:00 AM- 6:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $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:
The Child Life Specialist 1 is responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive therapeutic and educational programs for infants, children, adolescents and their families. The primary purpose of the program is to provide optimal developmental and psychosocially appropriate care and interventions designed to circumvent the negative psychological impact of hospitalization and illness. The Child Life programs are goal oriented and include infant stimulation, promoting socialization, providing sensory stimulation, developing coping skills, enhancing body image and awareness, increasing self-esteem, facilitating positive adjustment, fostering self-expression, maintaining autonomy, non-pharmacological pain management activities, and providing age-appropriate education about the child’s illness and hospitalization. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development, Education, Therapeutic Recreation, or Psychology.
• Current professional Child Life certification or eligible to sit for the exam at time of hire; must pass exam within six months of hire.
• Able to maintain confidentiality patient privacy.
Physical Demands:
• Able to lift and carry 25 lbs

Responsibilities:
1.Assesses all infants, children, and adolescents within 48 hours of admission to a pediatric unit or receipt of a referral for patients up to 17 years old on adult units.
2.Observes, records, and reports relevant information relating to the patient as it pertains to Child Life, and works in collaboration with the family and health care team regarding the care of the patient.
3.Determines developmental, emotional, medical and familial status of patient and develops treatment goals that address emotional and developmental needs.
4.Plans, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive therapeutic intervention program for children and families. Documents in clinical record. Incorporates the Rush values of care in the delivery of patient care.
5.Prepares children, youth, and families for medical and surgical procedures, both cognitively and emotionally, through play, demonstration and/or dialogue.
6.Provides emotional support during procedures by accompanying children to the Operating Room or treatment area and remaining present during procedures to provide coaching and support.
7.Provides infant stimulation, play, and other activities that foster continued growth and development.
8.Designs and creates teaching tools that are developmentally and situationally appropriate for individual patient needs.
9.Coordinates and conducts formal and informal support programs for patients and families, including education programs.
10.Counsels individual patients and families to help them cope with the negative effects of illness and hospitalization, including bereavement.
11.Attends patient care conferences. Participates with multidisciplinary health care team in the development and implementation of specific patient management plans.
12.Advocates for the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients throughout the medical center.
13.Serves as liaison between hospital and participating schools/programs.
14.Provides orientation and ongoing Coordinates special events and programs with outside agencies as well as Community Affairs, Philanthropy and other medical center departments.
15.Identifies environmental safety hazards for children and develops corresponding preventive/protective measures. Participates in Child Life QI activities and completes departmental reports as assigned.
16.Selects, purchases, and maintains an inventory of therapeutic, educational and recreational books, toys, games, videos, electronic equipment, and other supplies as indicated. Keeps expenses within limits established by annual operating budget.
17.Accepts responsibility for development and professional practice. Participates in activities which further develop professional growth such as in-service attendance, professional organization membership, and continuing education programs.
18.Maintains professional certification
19.Other relevant duties as required.

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: Chaplaincy Services

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 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: $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 Manager, Spiritual Care and Mission will participate in and oversee the provision of spiritual and emotional care for patients, families, and staff. They will supervise and
coordinate the assignments and work of the staff chaplains. Prepares the schedule for on-call chaplains and ensures provision of spiritual care 24/7.They will prepare and
manage an annual budget; will participate in leadership meetings and activities; lead and participate in hospital committees, co-chair the Ethics Committee; provides and leads
ethical consults in collaboration with physician co-chair; is actively involved in interdisciplinary rounds on in-patient units. Participates and provides education on spiritual care
and ethics for staff and in the community as needed. The Director will facilitate spiritual well-being by assisting patients, families, staff, and the wider community to cope and
identify sources of meaning and hope in their experience of life transitions, inclusive of suffering, loss and grief, by drawing upon their values and beliefs in the context of their
life story. The Director will also participate in the varied activities that promote a culture of engagement within the hospital and System, and the broader community

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
·Master’s Degree in: Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religion, Divinity, Pastoral Counseling
·Must be a Board-Certified Chaplain with a nationally recognized organization
·Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a hospital chaplain
·Computer skills: must be computer literate and able to use or learn programs necessary to preform duties.
·Have a valid driving license
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• A history of management experience, team leadership, committee chair
• Experience leading Ethics consult
Bilingual

Responsibilities:
• Follows ROPH Policies and Procedures.
• Respects and follows ROPH's Compliance and HIPAA Regulations as they apply to Privacy and Confidentiality.
• Exhibit and promote sensitivity to people in keeping with Rush’s DEI cultural
• Oversees and ensures 24/7 Chaplaincy coverage for the hospital
• Provide direct chaplain care to patients and families
• Provide chaplain care to all employees and contribute to a Wellness Culture for staff
• Attends and facilities family care conferences
• Adheres to Departmental guidelines related to Patient Care activities in the performance of duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Provide and oversee the provision of spiritual and emotional support to patients, family and staff
• Overview of All inpatients – Review All In-patient population and prioritize visits for Spiritual Assessments and needs
Palliative Care support - Advocating for patients and families towards appropriate levels of interventions, leading palliative care conversations and helping patients/families
and colleagues navigate end-of-life decision-making
• Ethics Committee co-chair, conducts consults, communicates with provides, and records the consults recommendations in EPIC.
• Provides advance directives education and completion to patients/families – both in-patient and out-patient settings
• New nursing orientation presentations
• New Grad Education Program class
• Provide support to colleagues at the time of the loss of a loved one, including sending out Notice of Death as requested
• Participate in ROPH out-patient programs as requested such as Project Lifestyle and Pulmonary Rehab
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• Participates on hospital committees, taking leadership as appropriate.
• Participate on RUMC committees as requested
Oversees the flow of deceased bodies out of the Morgue by supporting the family in choosing a funeral home; liaison with Funeral Home to ensure necessary death
certificate information is supplied; supporting ROPH physicians in the complication of death certificates; following up with funeral home to ensure the body is picked up in a
timely manner
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Autopsies – connect with RUMC Pathology to ensure correct documents are signed and faxed to Pathology; and to organize transport to RUMC. Keeping family apprised of
the process as needed
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• Offer rituals to the facility staff, patients, and family members as appropriate and when requested
• Offer reflection to the Medical Staff at the Quarterly Meetings and on other occasions as requested
• Provides educational opportunities - including nursing certification classes, community lectures, conference presentations.
• Recommend quality and/or performance improvement initiatives to promote the provision of spiritual care.
• Organize religious services and observances within the hospital as needed
• Acts as a liaison between local clergy on behalf of patient/family
• Oversee the care of the environment in the worship space and chapel
• Account for chapel donations
• Oversee the provision of office supplies and care of the offices
• Oversee the provision of materials and supplies of religious goods for patients and staff
• Ensure data collection on chaplain involvement in Goals of Care to enable future planning and provision of spiritual care
• Maintain a record of chaplain-on-calls to provide continuity of care and data collection

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: Molecular Probe Laboratory

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00AM - 5:30PM)

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

Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 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:
This position is responsible for performing all laboratory testing required in the provision of slides for pathological diagnosis. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory’s ability to perform laboratory testing. Serve as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instruct students, residents, and new employees. Evaluate their performance within established deadlines.
Exemplifies the Rush Mission, Vision, and Values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
•Associate of Science Degree in relevant science and three or more years of combined histology, and IHC/IF/FISH/SS experience OR High School/GED diploma with a minimum of five years of combined histology, and IHC/IF/FISH/SS experience.
•HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) or eligible
•Minimally cut 30-35 blocks per hour on a daily basis. Meets turnaround time expectations for specimen processing 90% of the time.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Certification as an HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
•Able to work in fast paced, often stressful, computerized environment.
•Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
ASCP QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING:
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
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:
•Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area.
•Follows all required safety procedures.
•Ensures all testing is performed following Rush approved policies and procedures.
•Disinfects work area at the beginning and end of each shift.
•Maintains a clean, clutter free and well-organized area of responsibility, which includes cleaning of microtome, emptying water bath, filling blocks, and preparation of new solutions as defined by rotation schedule.
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Uses computers and laboratory equipment according to established protocols.
•Follows Lab Information System downtime procedures as required.
•Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
•Obtains and documents 12 hours of laboratory continuing education annually.
•Meets all departmental and laboratory required proficiency and competency requirements annually.
•Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations, new procedure development, or other special projects. Completes them within the agreed upon time frame.
•Serves as a technical expert for other laboratory staff.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Serves as owner of a quality assurance process.
•Proposes new ideas and modifications to existing practices and/or workflows for quality and/or process improvement.
•Required to perform duties of tech-in-charge for specified periods of time.
•Processes and labels specimens accurately, being conscientious to avoid errors.
•Embeds tissue cassettes and sections paraffin blocks with accuracy and quality.
•Performs H&E and other special stains according to established protocols.
•Performs advanced staining techniques (eg. IHC, IF, FISH, or Special Stains)
•Performs FDA approved testing which is used to determine treatment protocols.
•Able to cut frozen sections which is used for IF.
•Able to develop new antibodies, which includes determining retrieval methods, and determination of antibody titer.
•Able to perform manual special stains.
•Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation.
•Performs troubleshooting on quality problems or discrepancies to determine the root cause of problems
•Performs troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies supervisor or designee, of all problems all of the time.
•Recognizes acceptable specimens. Documents all specimen issues, whether related to processing, embedding or sectioning on the problem log. Notifies supervisor or designee of any issues related to a mishandling of specimen

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: 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: $17.63 - $27.77 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:
Responsible for providing support services to Perioperative services personnel by fulfilling the duties listed below, including various projects as assigned by the Unit Director of the Operating Room. 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 GED.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Demonstrate competency for all required skills.
• Ability to remain standing and mobile for an extended period of time.
• Ability to use wireless phone and paging systems.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask multiple demands.
• Ability to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Previous operating room experience.
• Aptitude in medical terminology.
• CNA Certification.
Physical Demands:
• Requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting 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.Pick up and deliver specimens obtained during the surgical procedure to the appropriate testing area using most expeditious and safe method as directed by nursing staff.
2.Communicate to circulating RN before removing specimen from room. Rounds assigned operating room throughout the day, checking all rooms. Immediately respond to all urgent section specimens (e.g. frozen specimens) delivery requests. Review information entered on laboratory requisitions attached circulating to specimens for completeness prior to their delivery to appropriate labs.
3.Notify RN in room if documentation is not complete. Obtain missing/incomplete/inaccurate information from nursing and surgical service as appropriate.
4.Pick up and deliver needed items as requested including medications from the pharmacy, satellites or blood center as needed in support of OR Transport Services.
5.Acquire supplies and equipment required to assist in the delivery of patient care as needed.
6.Order and restock supplies located in support tech work area.
7.Monitor blanket warmer in sterile core and OR rooms.
8.Notify dispatch supervisor if additional supplies are needed.
9.Restock warmer as needed to provide for patient warmth.
10.Assist in the maintenance of clutter-free operating rooms and corridors.
11.Remove all equipment which is blocking access to fire doors, electrical panels or air flow vents in all areas of the Operating Room.
12.Notify Schedule Board Coordinator (SBC) and/or Education/Quality Coordinator (EQC) if unable to complete task or if in need of additional guidance to resolve.
13.Assist the OR nursing staff in the set up and turnover of the operating rooms. Assist nursing in the retrieval of equipment and supplies.
14.Open supplies and instrumentation on the sterile field as requested and under the supervision of the OR staff. Prepares clean and soiled instrumentation for return to Sterile Processing.
15.Reviews case cart sheets and acquired needed supplies and trays.
16.Notify circulating RN of any missing items or stock outs if found. Returns unused sterile supply items to appropriate supply return areas in the OR.
17.Assist in the breakdown of the surgical table in collaboration with the OR staff.
18.Assists with patient positioning and transporting of patients as requested by the nursing staff.
19.Checks refrigerator/freezer temperatures and documents on appropriate log.
20.Notifies nursing management of any temperature discrepancies.
21.Notify Medical Center Engineering (MCE) and EQC when defrosting of refrigerators is needed.
22.Corrects all deficiencies in the environment to ensure safety of the area.
23.Responsible for the maintenance of storage areas for assigned services as well as the maintenance of assigned rooms at the completion of surgical procedures at the end of the schedule.
24.Docks all suction devices upon completion of case load in assigned rooms or on request of the nursing staff. Cleans inside of storage cabinets including damp dusting and rearranging of stock.
25.Removes all items from the top of the cabinets upon completion of the case load in the assigned rooms. Ensures all equipment is cleaned upon completion of case load and returned to their proper storage areas for assigned rooms.
26.Restocks nursing supplies as needed at the completion of the case load.
27.Cleans nursing desk drawers and removes all extraneous items.
28.Returns lead gowns to assigned spaces in assigned rooms.
29.Begins preparation for following days patients by ensuring all required items are available and in the room, including appropriate operating room tables, positioning devices, lead aprons and other standardized items as identified by the specialty staff.
30.Assists circulating RN during activation of the Major Blood Loss Protocol by manning the tube station.
31.Ensures blood is removed from the Operating Room blood kiosks following completion of surgical procedures in assigned rooms.
32.At the end of the assigned shift, will review blood remaining in the kiosks and return all blood no longer needed.

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: Mohs Surgery - Clinic

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 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 Navigator will develop relationships with patients who are seeking Mohs Surgery. The Patient Navigator works with the Clinical and Administrative leadership to assist patients in scheduling, follow-up and execution of appointment scheduling, receipt of patient records and post care follow up. The Patient Navigator is responsible for conducting initial intakes for patients ensuring that all required documentation is in place prior to surgical scheduling.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
•Must be comfortable with outreach activities in unstructured environment
•Must be prepared to work occasional offsite events.
•Ability to work with culturally, racially and ethnically diverse clients and staff
•Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and moderate computer skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Personal experience navigating the healthcare system.
•Working knowledge of the target communities
•Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities:
1.Initiates immediate contact with patients who reach out to Dermatology or are referred by other providers
2.Reminds patients of appointments and assists with appointment instructions and post op instructions
3.Follows-up to assist patients in scheduling follow-up visits.
4.Communicates with leadership about individual client's needs and concerns.
5.Shares knowledge and education to improve patients' ability to navigate services and systems.
6.Completes all documentation and reports in a timely manner.
7.Assists with coordination of and actively participates in scheduled educational and community forums.
8.Participates in all administrative, staff development and staff 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: Aurora, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Peds Copley Specialty - Office

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:45:00 AM - 4:15:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 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:
Performs clinic activities including answering telephones, patient and visitor reception, administrative office duties, and Health Information Management responsibilities. The employee who holds this position exemplifies the Rush Mission, Vision and Values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including compliance with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service and Performance Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to patient health information and protection of confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize EPIC efficiently.
• Ability to sit for several hours each day and remain professional and calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the EPIC scheduling test with 3 attempts, within 45 days of completion of training.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations as needed. Schedule locations and shift times will vary given business needs.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Medical office experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Performs a variety of office functions including the retrieval and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, filing, stocking of supplies, and preparation and dissemination of clinic correspondence and completion of Epic Administrative In-Box as directed.
2.Accesses EPIC to retrieve referrals, orders and other documentation. Assists patients with Release of Information requests.
3.Maintains and retrieves medical records per HIM and office protocol.
4.Addresses patient calls efficiently and courteously. Takes accurate, clear and concise messages that provide sufficient information for the clinical staff and/or receiving party to effectively handle the issue/request.
5.Schedules, cancels and/or reschedules patient appointments, as assigned. Places reminder calls or sends information to patients in advance of their appointment per office policy.
6.Appropriately transfers patients to pre-registration for insurance verification.
7.Prepares and disseminates patient letters and other correspondence from EPIC.
8.Problem solves issues by seeking out the appropriate resources.
9.Works collaboratively as part of the medical practice team.
10.Performs 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: Oakbrook Multispecialty-Office

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

Shift: Shift 8

Work Schedule: 8 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: $41.44 - $67.44 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 Practice Administrator manages the administrative, financial, and operational activities of clinical practice site(s). The Practice Administrator provides administrative leadership to the executive team, medical faculty, and staff in formulating and implementing organizational goals and objectives. This position is directly responsible for daily administrative aspects of the practices' clinical activities, related outpatient operations, budgets, finances, marketing, and public relations. Manages the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, and general facility operations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of relevant healthcare, hospital, or patient care delivery experience required. Prior experience working in an academic medical center preferred.
• Prior people management experience strongly preferred.
• Strategic leadership and business plan development experience.
• Ability to drive departmental growth and market share.
• Ability to anticipate problems/issues in a complex environment and mitigate the impact on the department.
• Strong communicator with ability to influence providers and staff.
• Able to develop trust and credibility with staff and providers.
• Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities:
• Provides department leadership to achieve RUMC and RUMG strategic priorities, goals, and change initiatives. Influences the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic plans for the Department. Develops long-term strategic & operational staffing plan.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians, departmental providers, administrative, academic, clinical, and research leaders regarding operational, marketing, and strategic issues.
• Translates goals into actionable business tactics that are aligned with the strategic plans of the department, the medical group, the hospital, and the medical center.
• Engages physicians in a manner that supports best clinical practices and promotes effective management of clinical and financial resources.
• Identifies industry opportunities and threats and recommends strategies to address. Consults with colleagues for best practices and industry trends. Determines the value/cost benefit of resource investments for future growth of the service line.
• Initiates proposals for improved market position, patient experience, operational efficiency, and patient safety with input from department leadership. Oversees clinical, business, and academic operations including implementation and adherence to policies and procedures, patient experience, safety, and quality goals.
• Monitors key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, and financial reports at a departmental and individual level to ensure the data and that the department remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals. Provide feedback to department leadership and faculty for any potential corrective actions.
• Partners with department leadership to support achievement of provider goals, research study success, and appropriate resident and student experience. Tracks and reports physician driven revenue and expenses.
• Provides oversight of staff and faculty including compliance with ICARE values, department, RUMG and RUMC procedures and workflows, and completion of performance review process, on-boarding/off-boarding, credentialing and re-credentialing.
• Participate in the physician recruitment and pro-forma development process.
• Responsible for hiring strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix. Monitors staff recruitment, talent development, and performance management.
• Monitors staffing metrics including turnover, key retention indicators, and orientation practices.
• Structures work environment that is supportive of a highly engaged and effective work force. Monitors physician and employee engagement and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.
• Encourage employees to understand Rush goals and industry trends by attending town hall meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Identifies opportunities to expand employees' professional knowledge and responsibilities and supports their career aspirations.
• Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to understand their work issues and concerns and to build their understanding of Rush and the department.
• Ensures financial performance of department is consistent with institutional practices and budget expectations. Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budget for the department.
• Partners with department leadership in monitoring trends and underlying patient experience issues and institutes Practice changes to resolve problems. Monitors and addresses patient experience feedback.
• Ensures safe work environment and creates an environment that puts patient at center of practice.
• Participates in institutional quality assurance or quality assessment programs.
• May ensure that patient issues/complaints are properly resolved as applicable.
• Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence, and other regulatory body requirements.
• Understands and effectively uses EPIC, and other systems and software databases to achieve goals.
• Implements policies, practices, and standards that model and reinforce the Rush mission, vision and values as well as the patient centered/patient first care model. Advocates a culture of Inclusion.

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: 14 E Tower-BMT-Heme Oncology

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 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: $51.26 - $81.64 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:
Under the guidance and direction of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN (AUD) is the clinical liaison and assistant business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). In the absence of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN is the RN Unit Director designee. The Assistant Unit Director Registered Nurse implements initiatives in support of the unit vision and manages human, operational and organizational systems that support patient care. 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.
• Consistent proficient performance at the RN 2 level or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated progressive, proficient management and leadership skills.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
• National Certification required within twelve months of hire.
• Demonstrates analytical ability.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex departmental systems or programs.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Work requires 24/7 responsibility for activities of the unit.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Work requires the ability to take a full patient assignment on clinical unit.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in nursing preferred or related field considered (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
Physical Demands:
• Lifting or carrying objects 30lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.
• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• 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.Utilizes quality monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of clinical processes.
2.Facilitates unit quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
3.Champions the strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
4.Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
5.Ensures that the unit personnel establish a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
6.Participates in developing constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
7.Resolves conflict to continuously improve team relationships at the unit and department level.
8.Supports a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
9.Ensures accountability for honest and fair interactions with all constituents across disciplines.
10.Advocates enhancing the climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
11.Provides structured opportunities for reflection and review of complex patient situations to develop critical thinking skills of all unit personnel.
12.Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
13.Develops the clinical knowledge and skill of the staff related to strategies to maintain patient safety.
14.Monitors and ensures compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
15.Uses information technology to streamline and improve processes.
16.Monitors and ensures nursing staff compliance with safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
17.Collaborate with the CNS to identify staff learning needs and provides education to strengthen and develop professional nurses' critical thinking skills.
18.Implements and monitors strategies and tactics related to the unit goals while ensuring sustainability.
19.Fosters the implementation of initiatives to promote a healthy work environment.
20.Leads innovations using principles of change and continues to reinforce change until positive outcomes are achieved.
21.Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and nursing related issues.
22.Functions as a mentor and coach to promote or enhance the development of unit staff.
23.Influences behaviors through collaborative practice, conflict management, negotiation and effective use of dialogue
24.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
25.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
26.Considers fiscal and budgetary implications in decision-making regarding practice and system modifications.
27.Manages staff performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
28.Assumes the accountability of administrative management of the unit as delegated by the unit director.
29.Supports the execution of fiscal accountability.

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.