Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Employee Health Service

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

Director of System Employee Corporate Health Services (ECHS)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Director of System Employee Corporate Health Services (ECHS). This is a 75% administrative and 25% clinical (outpatient) position functioning on a 5-day, eight-hour shift schedule reporting to the Associate Vice President of Corporate Services. The Employee Health functions across the system providing critical services to all Rush employees, beginning with new employee screening, injury evaluations and management, mandatory immunizations, monitoring and treatment of communicable disease exposures with special attention to w/c case management, fit for duty and return-to-work (RTW) evaluations.

Department/division specs

• One fellow Employee Health APP and one Employee Health Physician
• 16 clinical staff direct reports
• Works closely with Infectious Diseases, Occupational Safety, Pharmacy and Emergency Department

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical oversight and management of the system Employee Health functions at all three Rush entities.
• The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all 3 entities as well as clinical compliance and program management.
• Provide vision, leadership and direction for a comprehensive, integrated health and well-being approach to employees’ health needs.
• Designing and implement strategies to improve the wellbeing of all employees and provide excellent customer service.
• Effectively lead and be responsible for the direction and coordination of all employee medical and clinical services within the Rush University Health System and will provide clinical and administrative oversight for all employee health programs and services provided to employees and non-employees who work, volunteer, and/or study at a Rush University Medical Center.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants with five years of previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, primary care and/or occupational medicine is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
• Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable.
• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages
• Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages
• Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $124,610 - $175,000

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

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

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 Health Corporate Systems

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: $28.61 - $48.06 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:
Quality Assurance Analyst supports Data Management development at Rush Health, a clinically integrated network of physicians and hospitals working together to improve health through high-quality, efficient health services covering the spectrum of patient care from wellness, prevention and health promotion, to disease management and complex care management. Our network includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center, Riverside Medical Center, and over 2000 physician members and 250 non-physician network clinicians.
The Analyst will support the development of IT projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, maintenance, and support. This individual will collaborate with the technical team and internal customers to understand and analyze requirements, and then develop IT solutions using Microsoft Business Intelligence tools and underlying technologies. The successful candidate must demonstrate critical analysis skills and an understanding of BI and Data Warehouse operating environments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed requirements gathering, analysis, process, and data flow diagramming for BI reports and projects of moderate complexity.
• Develop and assist in managing project plans to achieve projects. Identify and report on project status and risks to the meeting schedule.
• Coordinate activities of cross-functional teams to achieve goals of BI and IT projects, including work plans, system design, and testing of solutions.
• Support technical development of BI reports, applications, and other tools.
• Read and interpret conceptual, logical, and physical models to include context, data flow, process flow, logical diagrams, and data dictionaries. Read and interpret design documents.
• Perform complex data queries and mapping. Understand data modeling concepts (e.g., the entity-relation model) and their application: entities and tables, relations and constraints, attribute data types, and column data types.
• Write, validate, and execute test plans for programs, applications, and/or operating systems.
• Ensure a high level of availability for all critical reports and applications.
• Ensure overall security of reports and applications. This includes developing an understanding of Rush Health’s security standards and testing to ensure they are integrated correctly in all reporting and BI tools.
• Provide feedback on data quality (to the RHA Data Sourcing team, as well as to source entities) and regularly evaluate the impact of data quality issues on the end reports and end users.
• Develop an understanding of and help support master data needs and how it is developed and managed. This will include using master data appropriately in reporting and analytical tool development; documenting master data rules as they relate to reporting needs; working with data stewards to profile and correct master data; and developing user tools to support master data management
•  Assist project sponsors in the interpretation and use of the results; ensure that the data is understood by users.
• Coordinate prototype review, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Create ad-hoc queries and reports as requested and provide on-going analytical support for these requests. Convert existing reporting tools to a standardized reporting infrastructure using SQL and Microsoft products.

Position Requirements:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an IT and/or analytical position, preferably in healthcare or business requirements gathering.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and using relational databases.
• Strong knowledge of programming SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Data profiling expertise, including the ability to perform detailed data analysis.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and customer-facing skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare or related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of SharePoint preferred but not required.
• Must have a strong customer service orientation and excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated success working in a team-based environment.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
• Experience with testing and/or maintaining IT applications in a clinical healthcare setting preferred, working with user interfaces.
• A minimum of 3 years in a testing role, experience as a team leader.

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: IT Infrastructure

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: $46.07 - $77.40 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:
Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to play a key role in supporting and advancing our enterprise IT infrastructure. In this role, you’ll work with a wide range of technologies—including Windows servers, VMware, Citrix, Active Directory, NetBackup, SQL, and SAN infrastructure—to ensure stability, security, and scalability across our environment. As a senior member of the team, you’ll collaborate across technical and clinical areas, help evaluate and implement solutions that support Epic and other critical healthcare applications, and mentor junior engineers to strengthen IT service delivery across the organization. We’re looking for someone with proven experience managing large Citrix and VMware environments, a strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure, and the ability to think strategically while staying hands-on with complex issues.

Responsibilities:

• Develop collaborative partnerships across internal and external technical support teams to maintain and improve the integrity of the Citrix and VMware server infrastructure.
• Broad understanding of health care business lines and applications preferred (EPIC).
• Ability to foster new ideas and concepts and make decisions surrounding complex issues
• Demonstrated clear and concise verbal and written communication skills at levels appropriate for the intended audience in a professional manner
• Proven project management and decision-making capabilities
• Work in collaboration with the project management office to create comprehensive statements of work and detailed project plans involving Citrix and VMware technologies.
• Develop and mentor engineering staff in an effort to improve the delivery of information technology services across the Rush University Medical Center.
• Assist Infrastructure Manager in evaluating Citrix and VMware technology solutions that will improve the delivery of EPIC and other business critical applications.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years related experience at the same level and/or formal training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years advanced technical knowledge and experience in management of large Citrix and VMware environments.
• Installation and configuration of Citrix and VMware server farms
• Extensive experience with XenApp and XenDesktop and VMware
• Installation and configuration of applications on Citrix presentation servers
• Extensive experience with VMware virtualization techniques
• Configuration of Citrix load balancers and Resource Manager
• Configuration and management of Citrix user policies
• Configuration and management of Citrix print services
• Citrix onsite and offsite disaster recovery planning and support
• Experience with Citrix monitoring and capacity planning tools
• Experience in Windows Server and Active Directory
• Network management (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Installation and configuration of VMware ESX
• Experience with EMC/NetApp SAN infrastructure

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Security, Privacy, and Regulatory/HPIAA Compliance
• Healthcare Environment Experience

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: Rev Cycle & Pt Flow IT Servs

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:

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Senior Epic Application Analyst certified in Epic Resolute Professional Billing (PB) and/or Claims, and additional experience in Epic Community Connect. In this role, you will be a key contributor to optimizing and supporting critical Epic applications that directly impact patient care and revenue cycle performance.

As part of a collaborative and mission-driven team, you will design, build, and implement Epic solutions that streamline workflows, improve integration, and support clinical and operational excellence across the organization. This is an opportunity to apply your Epic expertise in a leading academic medical center environment where innovation, teamwork, and professional growth are highly valued.

If you are passionate about leveraging your Epic certification to deliver meaningful improvements in healthcare, and you thrive in a role where your work directly supports both patients and providers, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates 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.

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:

• Epic Resolute Professional Billing and/or Claims Certification
• 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: Emergency Room-ER - Tower

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: $48.07 - $74.39 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) functions as an advanced generalist providing and managing care for patients, individuals, families, and communities in the microsystem. The CNL is a point of care expert clinician, outcomes manager, client advocate, educator, information manager, system analyst/risk anticipator, team lead, professional, and lifelong learner. The CNL collaborates with nursing leadership and the healthcare team, and serves as guardian of care, coordinator for the improvement of patient care outcomes, and resource in the management of clinically complex patients. The CNL provides insight regarding the microsystem for collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on macrosystem processes and outcomes. The CNL and CNS roles intersect at the point of patient care delivery with the shared goal of facilitating safe, quality, cost-effective 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 Professional Registered Nurse licensure
•Graduate degree in nursing
•oNational certification as Clinical Nurse Leader required upon hire unless candidate is currently enrolled in Rush University’s GEM Nursing Program.
Candidates enrolled in this program must successfully complete the program and earn their CNL certification.
•Two years relevant nursing experience
•BLS; other emergency cardiovascular care certifications as pertinent to practice area.
•Current evidence-based clinical practice and expertise.
•Demonstrated track record of success in participating in/leading microsystem quality initiatives.
•Demonstrated professional and effective communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written), time management, and interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to make sound judgments and to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition and positively influence the patient/customer
•Basic computer skills, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
•Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize an electronic medical record.
•Demonstrates population-specific clinical knowledge utilizing current literature and research, updating knowledge with any new evidence relative to role in direct patient care and in other elements of Clinical Nurse Leader role.
•Synthesizes quantitative and qualitative evidence for critical thinking and decision making to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Evidence-Based Practice
•Coordinates comprehensive evidence-based education to patients and family, addressing social and psychosocial barriers, social justice, and health equity in the patient care continuum.
•Evaluates evidence for practice, implements evidence-based practices, and uses quality improvement strategies to affect improved outcomes in the microsystem.
•Collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care and best practices pertinent to patients within the microsystem.
•Collaborates in provision of education and competency validation, and coaches and mentors new and established staff through department-based initiatives and learning opportunities, and real-time review.
Relationships and Caring
•Serves as an advocate and resource for the care and coordination of patients across a microsystem.
•Collaborates to address complex patient/family goals and interventions to improve patient outcomes.
•Reviews and critiques patient care plans, and works with the interdisciplinary team to customize interventions to attain individual patient and family goals, and reduce the risk of complications.
•Identifies variances related to length of stay, readmissions, and the discharge/care transition planning process across the continuum of patient care, and develops individualized plans to resolve barriers.
Critical Thinking
•Identifies factors related to safety for patients, visitors and staff, and develops and implements plans to ensure safety across the continuum of care.
•Coaches staff and students in the development and application of critical thinking in order to manage complex patients, identify changing patient conditions, and in the delivery of patient care.
Technical Expertise
•Partners to design and implement processes, and fosters utilization of new technology and products for improving patient care and outcomes.
•Reviews specific patient cases to determine compliance with standards for nursing practice and reports findings to leadership, advisory committees, and appropriate standing committees.
•Collaborates to create and implement educational programs at the microsystem level to foster clinical expertise and growth of staff.
Leadership
•Maintains open communication with leadership in order to identify trends and address concerns impacting delivery of quality care.
•Collaborates in initiatives relative to maintenance of Joint Commission accreditation, ANCC Magnet designation, and other specialty designations and accreditations within the organization.
•Partners to support academic programs to foster meaningful educational experiences.
•Implements and engages in care coordination of specific activities, conferences, strategies, and interventions to move the patient through the continuum of care as part of the interdisciplinary health care team.
•Serves as a role model, formally recognizes others, and encourages peer advancement.

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: $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.

Summary:
The Surgical Assistant is a member of the surgical team in the Operating Room, working with the Attending Surgeon(s), Residents, Perfusion, and Registered Nurses, delivering direct patient care before, during and after surgery. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School diploma.
• Illinois Registered Surgical Assistant License.
• Certified Surgical Assistant.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence on all surgical services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of surgical team and multi disciplines.

Responsibilities:
1.Develop ideals and a professional attitude to promote responsibility as an individual and as a member of the surgical team.
2.Coordination of team efforts to offer the most qualified team support to the surgical patient, surgeon, and all members of the surgical team.
3.Develop awareness of the patient as an individual, with specific psychological and physical needs, respecting the patient’s inherent right to privacy, dignity, and safety.
4.Develop and improve skills in all aspects of operating room technique, both routine and special procedures, and apply them in a professional manner.
5.Execution of all tasks utilizing principles of asepsis and good sterile technique.
6.Preparation of patient for surgery including but not limited to surgical scrub preparation, positioning, draping, sterile field maintenance.
7.Insertion of Foley catheters under the supervision of a physician.
8.Assists surgeon in tying off and coagulation of vessels as necessary under the supervision of a physician
9.Acts as surgeon’s second assistant throughout procedures, including holding of retractors and other specific tasks as required.
10.Assists in patient transfer pre and post operatively from the operating room table.
11.All invasive procedures are to be under the direction and supervision of a physician
12.Assists in preparation and application of sterile dressings post operatively.
13.Performs other duties as necessary during the operative procedure as directed by the surgeon.
14.Assists surgical team in transporting patients’ pre and post operatively.
15.Assists surgical team by gathering necessary supplies to include sterile instrument trays, positioning equipment etc.
16.Assist in coordinating training of new staff in the area as necessary.
17.In conjunction with operating room personnel to insure the availability of adequate supplies, instruments and equipment for the performance of operative procedures in the area.
18.Participates in research activities.
19.Assists in assembly of sterile supplies in the department as necessary. To include checking outdates of sterile supplies.
20.Assists in stocking of supplies in the department as necessary.
21.Assists in maintaining Joint Commission standards, utilizing downtime to survey the department and correct problems as necessary.
22.Performs related duties as required by the department of operating room services.

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

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diagnostic Imaging & Nuclear Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Breast Imaging Radiologist – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of Breast Imaging Radiologist, with the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and the RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

Breast Imagers at Rush are expected to interpret screening and diagnostic 2D/3D tomosynthesis mammograms, breast MRIs, ABUS, and Contrast Enhanced Mammograms. Breast imagers perform ultrasound, MRI, contrast enhanced, stereotactic, and tomosynthesis guided core biopsies and pre-operative localizations with Savi-Scout localizers and wires. Breast imagers participate in the multidisciplinary breast tumor board conference and teach residents and medical students in the clinic and through conference presentations. The successful candidates will possess professional qualifications that include board certification in diagnostic radiology, fellowship training in breast imaging, MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), and have experience in clinical and/or translational research.

Department highlights

- The Division of Breast Imaging team consists of 15 dedicated breast imaging radiologists

- The position will be academically aligned with the Department of Radiology and operationally aligned with the Cancer Center

- The Breast Imaging section equipment includes Siemens and Hologic state of the art tomosynthesis units, GE Logiq 10 ultrasound units, GE ABUS, Contrast Enhanced Mammography capability, Prone and Upright Stereotactic biopsy units, GE and Siemens Breast MRI with dedicated breast coils with biopsy capability,

-The Fellowship program has started for the 2025 academic year with 2 Breast Imaging fellows

-Ongoing supported clinical research

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U. S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $569,000 - $659,000 TCC

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

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 Services- Administration

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: $68.59 - $108.03 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 Oncology Pharmacy Operations manager is responsible for the operations of the oncology pharmacy services. The scope shall include managing and leading of personnel, collaboration across the multidisciplinary team, achieving compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, and optimizing the patient experience and health outcomes. The manager works closely with pharmacy staff to resolve issues related to pharmacy operations and systems, improve efficiencies and controls, and reduce costs. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a pharmacy degree.
•Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist by the State of Illinois Board of Pharmacy with 6 months of hire
•Successful completion of PGY1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration or equivalent experience of 5 years of experience in hospital and/or infusion pharmacy experience, with 3 years of previous supervisory experience is preferred.
•Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and customer facing skills
•Must have a strong customer service orientation and excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Board certification in oncology (BCOP) preferred.
Competencies:
•Ability to lead teams
•Process improvement to achieve improved workflow efficiencies while maintaining safe practice standards
•Demonstrating effective human resource management by addressing performance issues constructively, recognizing and rewarding achievements, conducting meaningful performance evaluations, and guiding team members in their professional growth and development.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities
1.Supervises, mentors, and provides feedback to oncology pharmacy staff
2.Participates in hiring, discipline, orientation, and training need of oncology pharmacy staff
3.Coordinates activities between pharmacy personnel and other inter and intradepartmental areas.
4.Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, Department of Health and State Board of Pharmacy regulations and other regulatory and accreditation standards.
5.Participates in the development and review of policies and procedures. Participates in the operating and capital budget process for the oncology service line as it relates to pharmacy services
6.Provides workflow and process strategy, including productivity and quality monitors to ensure maximum utilization of Human Resources
7.Represents pharmacy on various oncology-specific committees
8.Participates in development, implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement of oncology services.
9.Coordinates oncology pharmacy services between sites to ensure provision of safe, consistent, standardized care throughout the system.
10.Leads planning, assessment, and improvement of medication use in oncology patients.
11.Develops and manages strategic plans and clinical initiatives that support system and oncology product line goals.
12.Provides customer, quality, and cost feedback to the oncology service line and its customers within and outside the system
13.Creates an environment of empowerment, teamwork, and collaboration both in and outside the pharmacy.

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: Urology 

Endourology - Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL 

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution, and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of an Endourologist to join the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology.

Qualified candidates will specialize in stone treatment and management of benign prostate disease. Experience in all aspects of Urology is highly desired. Candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Urology. The predominant criteria for appointment include: a major commitment to research, teaching, and patient satisfaction, excellence in clinical care, and institutional service. Candidates should be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

 Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $410,000 -- $627,000

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

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

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: Pediatrics-Res Adm

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

Shift: Shift 1

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: $27.47 - $38.81 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 position supports the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) .S/he will coordinate and manage multiple and/or complex clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will independently coordinate the implementation and execution of study protocols and perform a variety of study related duties. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of clinical research experience OR 8 years of clinical research experience.
• 3 years coordinating Human Subjects research.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Strong project management skills including ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings and professional judgement.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to communicate complex concepts to multiple audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Relevant certification strongly preferred (Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Responsibilities:
• Coordinates all aspects of the study including recruitment, consent, screening, scheduling, tracking and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• May collect and enter data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Submits or partners with a regulatory coordinator to submit study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.
• Ensures procedural documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• May administer more complex structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates, responds to questions and may create summary report(s) for distribution to PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits.
• Report unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Partner with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and manager to identify and improve more complex processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.
• May provide oversight, training and coaching to less experienced staff.

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

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology – Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Advanced Practice Provider Interventional Gastroenterology.

· This per diem role will support return patients supporting Interventional Endoscopists as part of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition, Section of Gastroenterology. The role would entail working with the prep and recovery of outpatient and inpatient procedures and ensuring quality care delivered to these individuals.

· Schedule needs are weekdays 7:00am-5:00pm

· The Rush Center for Interventional and Therapeutic Endoscopy brings world-class care to the Chicago area. We have a team of fellowship-trained interventional endoscopists available to care for complex cases.

· We specialize in taking care of many conditions, including diseases of the pancreas and gallbladder, early GI tract cancers, Barrett’s esophagus, achalasia and much more. Because of our team and equipment, we can provide advanced procedures using an endoscope, including weight loss procedures and removal of early GI cancers.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in Gastroenterology is preferred. Relevant RN experience may be considered.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U. S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
• Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
• Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable.
• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages
• Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

Physician Assistant:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate
• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
• Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages
• Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $75.00 per hour as per diem

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

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

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 Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cancer Center-Res Fac

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: $27.47 - $38.81 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.

After an initial training period, this position will be located in Aurora, IL at Rush Copley Medical Center. Training will take place on-site at the Chicago, IL Rush University Medical Center campus. 

Summary:

The position supports the Office of Research Affairs' Clinical Research Administration Division, their clinical department / division, and in partnership with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-Investigator(s), other study personnel, and sponsoring agents to ensure protocols are conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) .S/he will coordinate and manage multiple and/or complex clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will independently coordinate the implementation and execution of study protocols and perform a variety of study related duties. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of clinical research experience OR 8 years of clinical research experience.
• 3 years coordinating Human Subjects research.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Strong project management skills including ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical decision makings and professional judgement.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to communicate complex concepts to multiple audiences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• Travel may be required.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or health-related discipline.
• Relevant certification strongly preferred (Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Responsibilities:
• Coordinates all aspects of the study including recruitment, consent, screening, scheduling, tracking and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• May collect and enter data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Submits or partners with a regulatory coordinator to submit study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure.
• Ensures procedural documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• May administer more complex structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
• Provide ongoing study status updates, responds to questions and may create summary report(s) for distribution to PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits.
• Report unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Partner with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and manager to identify and improve more complex processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.
• May provide oversight, training and coaching to less experienced staff.

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.