Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE. 10)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $25 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist Assistant (RTA I) performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The RTA I duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The training and skill level of the RTA I is commensurate with their advancement through an accredited school of respiratory care. The RTA I is registered in an accredited school of respiratory care and has completed at least two semesters of training. The RTA I demonstrates the ability to care for adults in the clinical setting following appropriate competency training. The RTA I will exemplify the Rush mission, values and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Knowledge RTA I:
1.Current enrollment in an accredited school of respiratory care and completed at least 2 semesters with passing grades in all courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
2.Completed fundamental clinical competencies associated with routine floor and ICU care.
Physical Demands:
•Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Competencies:
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1.Assists the RRT in the delivery of patient care.
2.Reports to charge RRT or designate for assignment of duties.
3.Maintains a safe patient environment.
4.Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the RRT.
5.Under the direction of the RRT, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
6.Assists RRT with patients in activities of daily living.
7.Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
8.Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
9.Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
10.Assists RRT or physician with advanced procedures.
11.Assists RRT in the management of airways.
12.Performs specific patient care procedures such as arterial blood gas, nebulizer and inhaler therapies, airway clearance therapy, oxygen therapy, and lung expansion therapy
13.Assists RRT in implementation and adjustment of ventilator settings.
14.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
15.Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RRT
16.Reprocesses equipment and readies for next use (cleaning, assembly, function check); restocks emergency boxes and supply areas
17.Transports patients and (other) items as needed.
18.Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
19.Transports laboratory specimens as required.
20.Obtains supplies and equipment as necessary.
21.Competently utilizes technology.
22.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
23.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
24.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, ventilators, BiPAP and CPAP devices, airway clearance devices, lung expansion devices, vibrating mesh nebulizers and other equipment.
25.Maintains a safe, orderly, well-equipped environment.
26.Keeps patient rooms safe, orderly, and according to unit routine.
27.Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
28.Replenishes respiratory supplies.
29.Maintains emergency supplies.
30.Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
31.Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
32.Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per protocol.
33.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: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Procedural & Ancillary IT Svcs

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: $41.88 - $70.36 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:

Bring your Epic expertise to an organization recognized for excellence and innovation in patient care. As a Senior Epic Application Analyst specializing in Radiant, you’ll play a key role in shaping and optimizing our clinical systems to support the Rush mission of delivering outstanding healthcare.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of complex design, build, and configuration work within the Radiant application — ensuring seamless workflows, integration with downstream systems, and exceptional end-user experience. You’ll collaborate across clinical and technical teams, lead midsize to large-scale projects, and serve as a trusted expert for advancing imaging and radiology technology within Epic.

If you’re passionate about problem-solving, driving continuous improvement, and mentoring others while making a direct impact on patient care, this is your opportunity to grow within a dynamic and forward-thinking health system.

Join a team where your technical skill and clinical insight will help move healthcare forward. The ideal candidate exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and monitors midsize to large scale projects within multiple functional departments.
• Performs complex designs, implements, maintains, and provides ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
• Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
• Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
• Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
• Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
• Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Configures vendor applications and products.
• Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
• Defines and documents user requirements.
• Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
• Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
• Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
• Provides on-site user support during implementations.
• Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
• Audits data entered by end users.
• Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
• Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and seven (7) years of Epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

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 Legal Affairs

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 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at ourRush 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:
In conjunction with the Senior Associate General Counsel and members of the Office of Risk and Claims Management (ORCM), this position is responsible for assisting in the oversight and management of professional and general liability suits and claims for Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) and Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), as well as oversight of the TPA for all OCIP-related claims. It partners with Clinical Risk Managers on all Potentially Compensable Events (PCEs), which evolve into claims, as well as with Legal Affairs, Patient Relations, Corporate Finance, Risk Management and Capital Projects, as needed. It is also responsible for all CMS Section 111 reporting for the ORCM. This individual exemplifies the RUSH mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with RUSH policies and procedures.

Other information:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal working with general liability and/or medical malpractice claims is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, Cook County local rules and litigation procedure is required.
• Experience with a RMIS system and/or claims management systems is strongly desired.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and analytical skills required.
• Experience meeting deadlines required.
• Competent in data analysis techniques.
• Experience working collaboratively and independently.
• An approachable, positive, energetic, and proactive nature.
• Committed to accountability, process improvement, and process excellence.

Responsibilities:
LITIGATION AND CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

• Assists in maintaining all litigation and claims data in the Risk Management Information System (RIMS).
• Daily maintenance and responsibility of claims files, including conducting independent evaluations of claims, communicating with outside counsel and insureds, and assisting with pre-suit investigations.
• Verifies employment status and current whereabouts of defendants or potential defendants.
• In conjunction with outside counsel, executes a detailed review and analysis of the plaintiff’s medical records.
• Verifies and obtains information to assist outside counsel in answering written discovery in general and professional liability claims.
• In conjunction with outside counsel, retains experts as soon as possible in complex matters, to help provide increased understanding of potential issues.
• Escalates significant events that may have financial impact or otherwise affect the outcome of the matter.
• Participates in quarterly claims meetings and establishing plan for continued work-up of all matters.
• Prepares formal written status reports to various internal and external business partners on assigned claims, including an evaluation of liability, damages, settlement value, and resolution plan.
• In conjunction with Litigation and Claims Counsel, participates in settlement discussions and mediation, as necessary.
• Attends and monitors trial and reports trial activity to Senior Associate General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer/Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and re-insurers, as requested.
• Notifies re-insurers of selected claims according to established criteria and provides file updates pursuant to reporting guidelines.
• Assists with monitoring and reviewing of billing for outside defense counsel.
• Formulates Closed Claim Reports highlighting “lessons learned” through the litigation process.
• Shares claim findings and outcomes with Clinical Risk Management, departmental leadership, and Quality Improvement.
• Partners with Clinical Risk Management to promote loss prevention measures and in conducting investigations on Potentially Compensable Events (“PCE”).
• Provides oversight to the TPA on all OCIP-related claims, including, but not limited to, reviewing claims files, participating in claims meetings, and providing authority when necessary, in addition to keeping Capital Projects up to date on OCIP claims.
• Assists with the management and/or response to patient/family/visitor complaints that request compensation and/or involve attorney representation.
• Facilitates legal holds on records and evidence when needed.
• Assists Senior Associate General Counsel with reporting of professional and general liability claims via the loss run.
• Coordinates ongoing education provided to medical staff, house staff, advanced practice providers and nursing, as necessary.
• Responds to Claims History Requests of providers and external facilities who are credentialing or recredentialing.
• Conducts Westlaw and JVR research projects, as necessary.

CONDUCT CMS SECTION 111 REPORTING

• Updates/maintains a working list of matters to be reported by RUMC/ROPH during the quarterly reporting period. Maintains historical list of all settlements/verdicts with a Medicare beneficiary reported to CMS by RUMC/ROPH.
• Reports required information in MMSEA processing software within the assigned 7-day reporting time period for each quarter. Maintains paper copies of final “as reported” file data and submission receipt and obtains/maintains copies of MMSEA data submission fields, beneficiary Query response, and CMS submission confirmation for file pursuant to the Office of Risk Management Closed File Policy.
• Updates Required Reporting Entity (RRE) password on the Section 111 Secure Website in accordance with website regulations (every 60 days) and maintain both electronic and paper record of such information.
• Coordinates yearly update of RRE Profile Report, review accuracy of profile information, arrange for signature by RUMC “Authorized Representative” and submit to EDI representative. Maintains paper and electronic file copies of submitted yearly Profile Reports and confirmation of receipt by EDI representative.
• Coordinates Medicare Secondary Recovery Reporting Portal (MSPRP) requests for conditional and final payoff letters in situations where settlement with pro se Medicare Beneficiary occurs.
• Tracks legal and regulatory developments pertaining to Section 111 Reporting and Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal.

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 Inst Hlth Equity-System

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: $25.20 - $35.60 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 coordinates activities and functions of a designated program to ensure that goals and objectives specified for the program are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications. Supports implementation of new programs and services, as well as provide active support for daily activities and operations. Coordinates programs and services that benefit communities and work other local organizations as well as our in-house staff to ensure offerings are of the highest quality. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
•Bachelor's degree.
•2 years administrative/coordinator program experience.
•Organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
•Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
•Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
•Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize information.
•Strong critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.
•Ability to set goals and manage multiple complicated tasks.
•Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
•Ability to work on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:
•Develops and schedules program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversees daily operations and coordinates activities of program; determines priorities.
•Coordinates activities of program with inter-related activities of other programs, departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications.
•Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.
•Leads multiple workgroups initiatives, including those related to education, health/healthcare, economic vitality, neighborhood (built) environment, etc.
•Responsible for implementing program, annual, and long-range plans.
•Assists in developing program metrics and evaluation methods.
•Recommends, develops, and monitors program budgets.
•Monitors program to assure programmatic reporting and fiscal compliance of contracts, annual, and long-range plans.
•May provide programmatic input in fundraising strategies.
•Sets agendas for committees and work groups as required to support programs.
•Develops and maintains contacts with internal and external stakeholders relating to program needs.
•Develops and conducts presentations for the community, institutions and other stakeholders in line with programmatic areas of oversight.
•Prepares, modifies, and files reports and documentation as necessary, including daily summaries of activities and incidents, post-program overviews, recommendations for future services, and analysis of overall program effectiveness.
•Perform 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: Pharmacotherapy Clinic

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $27.47 - $43.27 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Job Summary: 

The ambulatory pharmacy technician position will work closely with ambulatory clinical pharmacy specialists to assist with improving patient care and outcomes. These activities will include assisting with the clinical pharmacists to complete care coordination including patient scheduling, communicating with patients and their caregivers, completing medication reconciliations, and medication access support. They will be an important part of the patient care team and ensure excellent service is provided to patients and their families. The ambulatory pharmacy technician position may be coordinated centrally through department or assigned by unit, physician practice, or service line. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Manages caseload, serves as resource, sets priorities and completes assigned tasks.
• Facilitates collaboration with clinical pharmacy team/department to prioritize tasks, ensuring department support needs are met. 
• Models ICARE values and actively supports teamwork, customer service and employee engagement. Flexes schedule to meet department needs. 
• Facilitates effective, efficient communication and problem solving with internal and external customers. Uses clinical software to document activities, track performance outcomes and produce performance reports. 
• Provides training and orientation, creates reference materials and shares expertise with others.
• Seeks continuing education opportunities, completes required in-services and maintains professional growth by attending various department, institutional and external meetings, seminars and workshops. 
• Applies performance improvement strategies to promote continuous process improvement.
• Identifies opportunities and collaborates with specialty pharmacy team/department to implement solutions. May serve on department or hospital-wide committees as needed. 
• Collaborates with team, department, unit staff, and/or physician practice to ensure expectations are met.
• Performs activities in support of patient flow that may include patient placement activities. 
• Ability to assume other related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. 
• Five years' experience in the alternate site care environment. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing customer service to both internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
•  Knowledge of and guarantees compliance with: state and federal regulations, accrediting body standards, HDM pharmacy policies and procedures and standards of performance.
•  Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes and available resources. 
• Ability to develop, plan and implement short- and long-range goals. 
• Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems. 
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, patient databases, email); experience using voicemail and cell phones. 
• Telephone, computer systems, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary. 
• Advanced knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance benefits.
• Normal office and clinical environments. 

Preferred Job Qualifications 

• Valid State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with hospital- and ambulatory clinic-related service functions such as: patient interviews, medication reconciliation, referral processes, community resources, finance and payer communication processes and information systems.
• Maintain CE hours required to retain CPhT certification. Obtain certification within 1 year of starting if not certified prior to starting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team

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: Pharmacy

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:30:00 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: $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 Administrative Assistant 3 works independently on multiple tasks simultaneously maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. The Administrative Assistant 3 must be able to focus and perform well under pressure with the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines. Provides administrative duties including composition of letters and reports as well as planning, developing and completing assignments with minimal direction. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Five years’ administrative experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Customer-focused.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced software skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, scheduling/calendar software.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and schedules.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact effectively and efficiently with all levels.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities:
1.Administrative Assistant work that includes typing of correspondence, work with PowerPoint presentations and computer problem solving,
2.Prepare and schedule meetings.
3.Manages and administers the daily operations, organizes work, sets priorities, meets critical deadlines and follows-up assignments with minimum direction.
4.Exercises discretion and independent judgment in daily activities and executive administrative details of a confidential nature.
5.Completes special assignments requiring collecting, organizing and analyzing data basis of significant decisions.
6.Manages multiple calendars requiring extensive attention to detail and the ability to make decisions regarding appointment priorities; organizes and schedules meetings; arranges and prepares agendas and provides background information for various complex internal and external meetings and projects as requested or necessary.
7.Prepares confidential correspondence. Prepares reports and other documents.
8.Reconciles accounts payable requests.
9.Answers administrative phone calls; receives and screens patients and visitor’s telephone calls, e-mails and faxes, providing information and resolving complaints using good judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures.
10.Arranges travel (registration, airline, accommodations) and prepares itineraries for leadership to attend meetings; prepares and tracks reimbursement submissions.
11.Coordinates conference room reservations.
12.Serves as primary contact for monitoring, ordering, stocking office supplies and managing office equipment maintenance and repair issues as well as environmental service problems.
13.Performs other work-related duties or projects as assigned, such as facility and relocation projects.

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: Electrophysiology Laboratory

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 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: $40.05 - $61.28 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 RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (4:00:00 AM - 12:30:00 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 - $21.07 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: RML Customer Service

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 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: $16.75 - $21.07 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: Emergency Room-ER - Tower

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 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: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

$5K sign on bonus!

Summary:
The ED Inpatient RN manages boarding ED patients waiting for inpatient beds. The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Emergency Room-ER - Tower

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 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: $40.05 - $61.28 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 ED Inpatient RN2 manages boarding ED patients waiting for inpatient beds. The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML Administration

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $45.59 - $66.16 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:
Manages the technical, financial, regulatory, accreditation, administrative and overall operation of the laboratory. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. The Laboratory Manager works closely with the Associate Vice President, Chairman of Pathology, Quality Director, Administrative Director, Laboratory Directors, Laboratory Managers and supervisory staff. This position provides back-up for and acts as the Administrative Director in the Administrative Director's absence. For Point of Care Testing, works closely with Ambulatory and Inpatient Nursing Leadership and POCT testing personnel at the System Level. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.

Other information:
•Bachelors of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or equivalent BS in Biology or healthcare field is required;
•At least five years experience in a laboratory management or supervisory role, or another healthcare setting is required.
•For Point of Care testing, in addition to leadership experience, at least two years of experience overseeing testing outside of the laboratory working with nursing and physician leaders where testing is performed.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) or Specialist in Chemistry (SC) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) via the ASCP
oHistotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologists (HLT) via ASCP
oHematology (H) or Specialist in Hematology (SH) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) via the ASCP
oSpecialist in Cytometry (SCYM) via the ASCP
oPathologists' Assistants (PA) via the ASCP
oDiplomate in Medical Laboratory Immunology (DMLI) via the ASCP
oDiplomate in Laboratory Management (DLM) via the ASCP
oMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via the ASCP (Only for Phlebotomy areas of oversight)
oCertified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) via the ASCP (Only for Phlebotomy areas of oversight
Preferred:
•M.B.A., M.P.H., Master's in Health Systems Management (HSM) or MS in MLS is highly desired. Certification as an MT or MLS(ASCP) is highly desired

Responsibilities:
Technical
•Remains current in the technical advances, methodologies, and any new tests within the scope of their laboratory
•Oversees direct support for testing personnel including all human resource management and day to day operations
•Maintains proficiency in all of the medical center's computer applications.
Financial
•Oversees the financial aspects of the laboratory, including coordinating and preparing the capital and operational budgets
•Monitors and investigates monthly budget variances
•Prepares and reports internal and peer comparison financial and performance indicators
•Maintains the charge description master (CDM)
•Collaborates closely with the Laboratory Directors and Supervisors on current and future financial challenges
•Works closely with Finance to ensure that the proper billing, accounting, auditing, CPT coding, Medicare/Medicaid billing procedures and protocols are followed
•Meets with vendors to negotiate contracts for services and supplies
•Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of the contractual language negotiated in these contracts
Regulatory/Accreditation
•Ensures any identified regulatory or accreditation deficiencies are corrected in a timely and accurate manner
•Accountable for the preparation and maintenance of inspection readiness at all times
•Ensures all accreditation and regulatory standards are met
Administrative
•Provides guidance and oversight to ensure consistency across all the laboratories in hiring practices, compensation, promotions and disciplinary actions
•Represents the Department of Pathology/Rush Medical Laboratories on any RUMC, Rush Health, Rush System for Health or other appropriate committee, sub-committee or task force
•May be asked to serve as an instructor of Rush University
•May be asked to prepare and give lectures to the medical laboratory science students and/or pathology residents
•Maintains availability to mentor and advise students on specific projects or assignments
Operations
•Ensures smooth operation of the laboratory's testing, reporting and billing for the RUMC in- and outpatients and outreach clients.
•Conducts and participates in continuing education activities
•Conducts effective staff meetings on a regular basis
•Provides leadership to ensure excellent customer service
◦Meets with customers and other departments as needed
◦Addresses customer's concerns in a respectful and timely manner
◦Works closely with the staff to ensure efficient and cost-effective service to customers
•Works closely with the AVP, Quality Director, Chairman of Pathology, Directors, other Laboratory Managers and supervisory staff in developing, modifying and monitoring the achievement of long-range goals and objectives for the Department of Pathology/Rush Medical Laboratories.
Process Improvement
•Provides leadership in executing process improvement. Proficient in the use of process improvement tools (e.g. Fishbone diagrams, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
•Responds to Safety Events and compliant in a timely manner. Investigates and determines if the event is a person and system issue.
•Applies Just Culture algorithms when the event is determined to be a person issue.
•Encourages staff to identify areas for process improvement and submit Safety Events to document unsafe situations safe situations.
Communications
•Communicates well, both orally and in writing.
•Determines what information is important and what should be communicated, how, to whom, and when.
•Practices Emotional Intelligence when communicating with others.
•Able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathically. Demonstrates the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions.
Additional Job Components
•Performs other reasonable, appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned by the AVP, Laboratory, Quality Director, Chairman of Pathology or Administrative Director.
•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.

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.