Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pediatric Cardiology

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $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 Senior Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing and interpreting stress testing under physician supervision using predefined stress protocols. The Senior Exercise Physiologist will ensure the safety of each patient receiving stress testing by closely monitoring each test. Assists in monitoring and ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the daily operations. Will demonstrate highly developed skills in the coordination and delivery of patient care, leadership initiatives and the ability to perform administrative duties throughout the labs. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in exercise physiology or exercise science OR ASEP board certified as an Exercise Physiologist Certified (EPC).
• CPR certified.
• Cardiac Stress Test experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member; ability to mediate disputes and council and motivate staff.
• Computer literate.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• CPR certified, ACLS.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to work in limited exposure to radiation.
• Must be able to assist in moving patients up to 300 pounds from cart/wheel chair to exam table.

Responsibilities:
1.Monitors and supervises patient’s stress test. Interprets the stress test and completes the appropriate report.
2.Serves as the key focal point for patient testing, coordinating the process among nursing, EKG technicians and Nuclear Radiology Technicians. Functions as a patient advocate, responsible for the total care of the patient while in the lab.
3.Ensures that physician reports are disseminated to referring physicians in a timely manner.
4.Coordinates quality patient care for procedures and tests in accordance with the physicians in charge and established clinical standards of practice.
5.Reviews indications for each procedure and ensures an absence of an absolute contraindication and maintains pertinent records and progress of patients undergoing stress testing. Refers patients for urgent or immediate care as appropriate. Notifies medical director or attending physician when adverse events occur.
6.Serves as a resource for the Cardiac Stress Test team and is familiar with equipment in the Stress Test department.
7.Supervises and participates in patient education classes related to topics of risk factor modification, nutrition, medications, exercise guidelines, etc.
8.Provides and documents patient education (reading, hands – on, audio/visual, and written) according to JCAHO standards.
9.Maintains own professional growth and development through formal and informal educational activities.
10.Anticipates, implements, and evaluates the timely use of physician resources, staff, ancillary services and equipment in response to critical patient situations.
11.Assures that all emergency support systems are operational
12.Complies with established radiation safety standards and practices.
13.Maintains program to meet all Joint Commission, federal, and state requirements
14.Capable of operating all equipment used in the stress testing labs, including computerized ECG-Treadmill systems, computerized cardiopulmonary testing systems, defibrillators and infusion pumps.
15.Assures proper function, maintenance and repair of all equipment.
16.Experienced in the use of computers from an equipment basis as well as PC based information systems.
17.Contributes to the maintenance of a safe environment.
18.Serves as contact person for patients, physicians, the Section of Cardiology and all other departments. Serves as the representative for any cross-departmental initiatives or issues, including physicians, nursing and radiology.
19.Assists in ensuring high quality services by evaluating standards, policies and procedures. Compiles quarterly quality assurance data.
20..Manages all procedural and office processes in an efficient customer oriented manner.
21.Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of new methods, supplies and equipment and communicates outcomes.
22.Maintains routine and varied records and provides information for section requests, administrative reports and forecasting needs.
23.Responsible for maintaining equipment, pharmacy stock, and supply inventory.
24.Oversees the creation and distribution processes for the final procedural report.
25.Attends all educational programs and uses the information.
26.Develops and implements staff and patient educational programs.
27.Assists with clinical supervision of students.
28.Assists in the orientation of Cardiology Fellows to the routine and function of the laboratories.
29.Participates actively in in-service programs, including orientation of all new personnel, nursing, technical, and clerical.
30.Serves as departmental contact for any research.
31.Participates in the development and/or implementation of research studies.

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: Critical Care Outreach

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (5:30:00 PM - 5:30:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $46.06 - $74.32 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 RN is a certified expert in critical care nursing, and a proficient leader who provides episodic patient care, nursing consultation, and is the nursing leader during Emergency Responses across adult acute care units. The Critical Care Outreach RN is competent in multiple nursing specialties, providing care to diverse patient populations. This clinician is a resource for nursing staff in the recognition and management of decompensating and high acuity patients. A dynamic environment requires the Critical Care Outreach RN to make independent decisions and judgments that support high quality care. The Critical Care Outreach RN manages requests through autonomous triage, negotiation, and prioritization.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
•Baccalaureate degree in nursing,
•3 years of Progressive experience and/or in Critical Care Nursing and leadership experience· Pediatric Intensive Care Experience desired
•Consistent proficient performance at RN 2 position or equivalent experience.
•National Certification.
•ACLS
•Analytical ability.
•Communication skill is required in order to lead and teach.
•Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree in nursing.
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 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift equipment
•The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter and retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
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:
Evidence Based Practice
•Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
•Participates in unit or organizational shared governance and leadership
•Promotes and supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
•Accountable for activities that lead to excellent patient care outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, and safe care.
•Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes, identifies opportunities for, and participates in performance improvement activities related to capacity management, patient throughput/patient flow and other critical nursing initiatives to meet hospital strategic goals.
•Carry out and promote nursing care that is based on latest research findings and constitutes best practice
•Disseminate evidence-based practice hospital, local, and national level including abstract composition and submission.
Relationship and Caring
•Creates an environment, which 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.
•Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
•Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
•Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
•Creates, collaborates, and effectively maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines provides a safe environment and promotes quality patient care through adherence to established standards of practice.
•Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and patient education
Critical Thinking
•Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members.
•Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
•Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined by standards of practice.
•Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, data and the medical plan of care.
•Goals for patient are realistic, measurable, and developed in conjunction with the patient/family.
•Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care.
•Plan of care is done in collaboration with the patient/family and members of the multidisciplinary team.
•Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
•Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care and regulatory agency requirements.
•Delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other unlicensed personnel.
•Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients from whom care is provided.
•Assists in transporting critical care patients for diagnostic testing/procedures.
•Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with the health care team.
•Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Technical Expertise
•Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
•Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulation, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
•Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making Utilizes clinical information systems, i.e., Epic, Teletracking to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
•Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills
Leadership
•Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable goals and sustainable programs.
•Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
•Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
•Mentors and coaches nursing staff and creates an environment of professional growth.
•Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions support unit leadership and goals.
•Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit level.
•Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
•Actively seeks opportunities to gain knowledge and advanced clinical and leadership skills

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 (8:00:00 AM - 8:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $23.12 - $36.41 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.

SIGN ON BONUS $5,000

Summary:
The Surgical Technologist assists in patient care and surgical services under the supervision of a registered nurse. The primary responsibility of this person is to carry out the function of the scrub role during surgical procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
•Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
•Progressive experience.
•Analytical ability.
•Communication skill in order to teach.
•Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
•Able to check documents for errors and use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data.
•Demonstrates competency in scrubbing all assigned surgical procedures
•Demonstrates manual dexterity in handling instruments and equipment
•Demonstrates knowledge of progressive steps in specific surgical procedures.
•Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making at all times. Assists nursing personnel by carrying out additional duties as delegated.
•Demonstrates flexibility by accepting routine and non-routine assignments.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
•Establishes and protects the integrity of the sterile field and back table at all times.
•Takes corrective action and reports events to RN in room.
•Handles/secures instruments, cords and draping materials utilizing aseptic technique.
•Prepares instrumentation and equipment for decontamination per established protocols.
•Demonstrates basic operating room technical skills
•Participates in surgical cases in select areas as assigned.
•Prioritizes scrub activities based upon the type of surgical procedure and the needs of the surgical team members.
•Prepares sutures/other specified supplies per Operating Room Information System preference cards.
•Obtains and safely assembles necessary equipment specific to the surgical procedure, surgeon preference and individual patient needs.
•Assists in opening sterile supplies Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology to individualize set up for surgical procedures.
•Ensures equipment is functional; Identifies specialty instruments by type, function and name.
•Ensures surgical items such as sponges, instruments are accounted for according to Operating Room policies and procedures.
•Ensures and notifies surgical team of incorrect processes of surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team
•Ensures Personal Protective Equipment and biohazard waste procedures are adhered to.
•Collaboratively with all members of the health care team to ensure patient's privacy is protected
•Restocks rooms according to the established par stock lists.
•Participates, actively, in unit/area meetings.
•Continually improves personal skills to ensure the highest quality patient care, education of patients, staff and students, research and community service.
•Treats patients, visitors and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
•Maintains a safe and orderly work environment.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Department: Office of Advanced Practice

Work Type: Full Time

General Summary:

The Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Services supports the Office of Advanced Practice (OAP) operations in collaboration with the Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers and is responsible for ensuring the provision of the highest quality patient care. This role provides strategic leadership, consultation, and support to APPs within respective areas of clinical focus and practice market. The Director of APP Services functions as the primary resource regarding APP optimal utilization, recruitment and retention, collaborative practice models, credentialing, orientation and onboarding, regulation and policy issues, competency, professional development, research, and educational activities.

This position requires collaboration with physician and nursing executives and demonstrates excellent communication, coordination, collaboration, and cross-functional partnership with RUSH leadership, service lines, and departments.

Three Directors of Advanced Practice Providers will work under the leadership of the Senior Director of APPs to optimize clinical, operational, and financial outcomes for patients across the care continuum.

Focus Areas: Three Director will each focus on one or more of the following areas in addition to serving as the primary escalation point for APP-related needs within a service market:

• Recruitment and Onboarding: Leads efforts to attract and seamlessly integrate new APPs into the organization.
• Deployment Models and Utilization: Designs and optimizes APP deployment and collaborative care models.
• Professional Development and Engagement: Develops programs to support APP career growth and engagement.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Advanced Practice Systems Leadership:

1. Serves as the primary leadership point of escalation for all aspects of APP practice within assigned clinical area focus and practice market.

2. Acts as an organizational resource for APP clinical practice within assigned clinical focus and practice market.

3. Direct manager for APP Managers and Lead APPs within defined subset of APP workforce.

4. Provides systems-level leadership for a cohort of 100-140 APPs within clinical focus and practice market.

5. Works cross-functionally to represent the Office of Advanced Practice with focus on best practices for APP hiring, onboarding, credentialing, privileging, quality and safety, compliance, compensation and benefits, professional development, engagement, and retention within assigned clinical focus and practice market.

6. Provides strategic oversight for APP Managers’ responsibilities: front-line APP workforce management, service line specific outcome metrics, recruitment, onboarding, educational opportunities, engagement, scope of practice optimization, research, and incentive planning.

7. Provides systems-level strategic oversight for special projects which may include APP care model design and optimization, professional development, recruitment, onboarding and orientation, and APP-related metrics and key performance indicators.

8. Maintains active clinical practice in area of clinical expertise.

Educational Leadership:

1. Creates, maintains, and provides oversight for APP continuing medical education programs within respective clinical area and region.

2. Ensures adherence to all accreditation, regulatory and system policies, and procedures.

3. Creates, organizes, and provides ongoing assessment of all curricular components of APP onboarding and orientation programs at Rush in conjunction with physician and nursing leaders in those areas.

4. Continuously updates clinical and administrative onboarding curriculum based on new knowledge and trends in specialty care.

5. Identifies areas of educational need across the system and assigned focus and develops strategies to provide that education.

6. Contributes to advance organizational initiatives that achieve APP retention through appropriate education and job training.

Inspirational Leadership:

1. Supports the vision, direction, and leadership for advanced practice at RUSH.

2. Works collaboratively across organizational lines to optimize APP deployment and utilization.

3. Acts as a change agent and manages organizational change efforts to ensure operational effectiveness.

4. Is a progressive leader who inspires others to anticipate future APP professional development needs.

Operational Leadership:

1. Establishes, implements, and evaluates program goals and outcomes in alignment with the OAP mission, vision, and strategic plan.

2. Provides leadership support regarding accreditation & regulatory activities including but not limited to TJC, CMS, licensure and other safety and quality initiatives as it relates to the APP practice.

3. In collaboration with the Senior Director, provides administrative oversight to assigned APP groups to ensure consistent clinical practice principles are upheld for the individual practice groups.

4. Supports the operations of the APP privileging and credentialing process.

5. Hires, supervises, disciplines, and facilitates assigned APP groups.

6. Assists in the development and implementation of innovative and new models of care as they pertain to the APP role.

7. Collaborates to achieve quality outcomes and targets for APP Practice.

8. May serves as faculty for the College of Nursing or College of Health Sciences and encourages clinical teaching and precepting among clinically practicing APPs.

9. Provides written policies and procedures and maintains other important documentation.

10. Fosters and operationalizes educational programs as necessary to ensure clinical and quality outcomes.

People Leadership:

1. Cultivates a culture that promotes professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, constructive communication, flexibility, teamwork, and customer service.

2. Serves as a leader of APP clinical and professional development.

3. Supports overall Office of Advanced Practice organizational structure and professional development of APP leaders across the medical group.

Functional Leadership:

1. Promotes Rush programs both internally and externally.

2. Provides continuing education opportunities for staff development based on scientific advances, evidence-based practice, and changes in technology, society, or health care delivery systems.

3. Actively participates in APP employee engagement efforts.

4. Maintains active licensure, certifications, clinical competencies, skills, educational and regulatory requirements of the role.

5. Actively participates in professional organizations.

Cultural Leadership:

1. Models the mission, vision, and values of RUSH and the Office of Advanced Practice.

2. Consistently displays and holds others accountable for displaying the ICARE behaviors.

3. Displays a commitment to the development of a culture of inclusion throughout all aspects of the organization.

4. Serves as a role model and resource for professional colleagues.

5. Foster a positive and supportive work environment for all APPs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies required.

· Minimum of ten years’ experience as a clinically practicing APRN or PA required.

· Minimum of five years’ experience in APP leadership preferred.

· Current IL Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure or IL Physician Assistant Licensure required.

· Current APRN discipline specific board certification or National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants Certification required.

· Significant knowledge of hospital and ambulatory policies, systems, and procedures.

· Knowledge of clinical and educational standards and best practices.

· Ability to lead teams required.

· Analytical ability required.

· Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, as well as advanced organizational skills required.

· Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with executive and university leaders inside and outside the organization preferred.

· Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple projects, prioritizing workload to maximize efficiency.

· Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

· Work requires lifting or carrying objects 25 lbs.

· Advanced information systems and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.

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.

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: $144,000 - $215,000

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: Pathology Surgical

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (12:00PM - 8:30PM)

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

Pay Range: $23.12 - $36.41 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
This position is responsible for accepting, processing, and performing waived and moderate laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area.
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.

•A high school diploma or equivalent PLUS two years of documented work experience using formal, standard laboratory procedures OR
•An Associate Degree from an accredited intuition any of the following areas:
Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science.
•This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients.
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:
•Performs multiple computer entry, inquiry, and receiving functions. Performs transcription of laboratory orders and registration activities when needed. Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills on the phone and in person. Calls critical results, documents to whom and that a “read back” was performed and within the expected time frame.
•Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery. Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems.
•Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures.
•Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of problem. Notifies appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.
•Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Able to recognize when additional help is needed and seek out that help.
•Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift; Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
•Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation; reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper generated results and transcribes accurately into the Lab Information System; Additional job duties will be defined by the laboratory's specific bench or assignment competencies.

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: $51.26 - $91.76 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under the guidance and direction of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN (AUD) is the clinical liaison and assistant business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). In the absence of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN is the RN Unit Director designee. The Assistant Unit Director Registered Nurse implements initiatives in support of the unit vision and manages human, operational and organizational systems that support patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Consistent proficient performance at the RN 2 level or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated progressive, proficient management and leadership skills.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
• National Certification required within twelve months of hire.
• Demonstrates analytical ability.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex departmental systems or programs.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Work requires 24/7 responsibility for activities of the unit.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Work requires the ability to take a full patient assignment on clinical unit.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in nursing preferred or related field considered (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
Physical Demands:
• Lifting or carrying objects 30lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.
• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Utilizes quality monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of clinical processes.
2.Facilitates unit quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
3.Champions the strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
4.Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
5.Ensures that the unit personnel establish a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
6.Participates in developing constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
7.Resolves conflict to continuously improve team relationships at the unit and department level.
8.Supports a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
9.Ensures accountability for honest and fair interactions with all constituents across disciplines.
10.Advocates enhancing the climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
11.Provides structured opportunities for reflection and review of complex patient situations to develop critical thinking skills of all unit personnel.
12.Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
13.Develops the clinical knowledge and skill of the staff related to strategies to maintain patient safety.
14.Monitors and ensures compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
15.Uses information technology to streamline and improve processes.
16.Monitors and ensures nursing staff compliance with safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
17.Collaborate with the CNS to identify staff learning needs and provides education to strengthen and develop professional nurses' critical thinking skills.
18.Implements and monitors strategies and tactics related to the unit goals while ensuring sustainability.
19.Fosters the implementation of initiatives to promote a healthy work environment.
20.Leads innovations using principles of change and continues to reinforce change until positive outcomes are achieved.
21.Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and nursing related issues.
22.Functions as a mentor and coach to promote or enhance the development of unit staff.
23.Influences behaviors through collaborative practice, conflict management, negotiation and effective use of dialogue
24.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
25.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
26.Considers fiscal and budgetary implications in decision-making regarding practice and system modifications.
27.Manages staff performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
28.Assumes the accountability of administrative management of the unit as delegated by the unit director.
29.Supports the execution of fiscal accountability.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Physical Therapy- Acute

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

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: $48.00 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 physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Basic computer skills.
• Clinical Practice
• Meets all state regulatory requirements
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
• Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.

Responsibilities:
1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.
3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.
4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.
5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved
6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.
7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.
9. Following standards established for each clinical area.
10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.
11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.
12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.
13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.
14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
15. Participates in available professional and community activities.
16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.
17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

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: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department: Cancer Rehab Clinic

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)

Shift: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Work Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts - Monday to Friday

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

Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 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 Nurse Navigator 2 is a registered nurse (RN) who works with physician practices and multi-disciplinary teams to promote the effective utilization of services and coordination of care for patients within the Cancer Center service line. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 contributes to the assessment of patients' psychosocial, financial and clinical needs throughout the continuum of care ensuring high quality care while supporting quality metrics of the Cancer Center and Rush University Medical Center The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 functions as a liaison between patients, physician practices, the hospital, and the community performing functions that meet the core competencies of oncology navigation; Care Coordination, Communication, Education, and Professional Role/Care as well as the domains of the Profession Practice Model; Relationships and Caring, Evidence Based Practice, Technical Expertise, Critical Thinking and Leadership. The Oncology Nurse Navigator 2 care may be focused in medical oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, gyne-oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer screening or supporting multi-disciplinary clinics. This RN exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Requirements:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required
•At least one year of nursing experience.
•Earned nursing degree of baccalaureate level of education or higher.
•Oncology nursing experience preferred
•Oncology nursing certification preferred
Physical Demands:
•Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center and some roles may require travel to other sites of care.
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:
Relationships and Caring1. Establishes a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families
utilizing effective communication while managing a defined patient
caseload.

2. Assesses patients for social determinants of health; utilizing findings to
develop a plan of care and mutual goal setting.
3. Serves as liaison for the patient, becoming an expert on the patient
and their needs throughout the trajectory of their care from
diagnosis to end of life or survivorship
4. Advocates for patient and their families to ensure timely access to treatment and equal access to health care

5. Collaborates with all members of the health care team in a positive, professional manner to ensure coordination of patient care.
6. Serves as a reference regarding clinical trials and coordinates care with
The clinical trial office

7. Provides psycho-social support and Facilitates referrals and transitions of
care ensuring effective utilization of internal and community resources

Evidence-Based Practice
1. Provides symptom managements utilizing guidelines/evidence based practice from oncology resources in collaboration with providers
2.Performs role utilizing EBP within specialty established by nationally recognized oncology nursing associations, cancer societies and networks as well as published research and quality documents.
Technical Expertise1. Responds to patient questions and needs via various technology: “My Chart,” staff messages, telephone contact, etc.
2.Coordinates/Schedules admissions, surgeries, laboratory testing, radiographic exam, and infusion.
3.Performs basic administrative tasks related to role
4.Establishes plan for venous access via assessment of peripheral veins.
5.Performs nursing procedures per policy.
6.Assists providers with procedures utilizing appropriate technique.
7.Assesses patient and family learning style to provide ongoing education regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment, side effects and self-care.
8.Provides detailed documentation in the electronic medical record to support assessment and interventions
Critical Thinking1. Reviews medical records to ensure completeness as applicable for patient
diagnosis and staging. Requests additional medical records as needed
2.Ensures new patients are scheduled for appropriate providers based upon
assessment of patient and collaborates to alter plan as needed
3.Assesses patients in person or remotely to evaluate current status and needs
4.Provides telephone triage as defined by guidelines and in collaboration with provider coordinating care with infusion room, home health, urgent care or emergency department as required
5.Recognizes changes in patient status and responds in a timely manner to optimize patient outcomes
6.Prioritizes complex patient care based upon knowledge and clinical experience.
7.Assesses patient compliance with treatment plan
Leadership1. Demonstrates accountability for professional practice, continuing education
and progress toward achievement of goals
3.Establishes and maintains expertise regarding disease, staging, current treatment options and management of adverse events.
4.Serves as a liaison between practice and referral sources
5.Participates in quality metric initiatives supporting optimal outcomes and value based metrics
6.Assists in patient identification for tumor board, coordinates tumor board and participates in patient presentation and care plan development.
7.Participates in the orientation and education of health care team members
8.Serves as key member of multi-disciplinary team supporting patient cohesiveness, efficiency, and patient focused care.

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: 11 W Tower-NSICU

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: $51.26 - $81.64 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under the guidance and direction of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN (AUD) is the clinical liaison and assistant business manager of a specific patient care unit(s). In the absence of the unit director, the Assistant Unit Director RN is the RN Unit Director designee. The Assistant Unit Director Registered Nurse implements initiatives in support of the unit vision and manages human, operational and organizational systems that support patient care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Consistent proficient performance at the RN 2 level or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated progressive, proficient management and leadership skills.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
• National Certification required within twelve months of hire.
• Demonstrates analytical ability.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex departmental systems or programs.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Work requires 24/7 responsibility for activities of the unit.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Work requires the ability to take a full patient assignment on clinical unit.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in nursing preferred or related field considered (except AUDs hired before 01/2013).
Physical Demands:
• Lifting or carrying objects 30lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift devices.
• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Utilizes quality monitoring data to assess the effectiveness of clinical processes.
2.Facilitates unit quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
3.Champions the strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
4.Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
5.Ensures that the unit personnel establish a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
6.Participates in developing constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
7.Resolves conflict to continuously improve team relationships at the unit and department level.
8.Supports a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
9.Ensures accountability for honest and fair interactions with all constituents across disciplines.
10.Advocates enhancing the climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
11.Provides structured opportunities for reflection and review of complex patient situations to develop critical thinking skills of all unit personnel.
12.Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
13.Develops the clinical knowledge and skill of the staff related to strategies to maintain patient safety.
14.Monitors and ensures compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
15.Uses information technology to streamline and improve processes.
16.Monitors and ensures nursing staff compliance with safety strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
17.Collaborate with the CNS to identify staff learning needs and provides education to strengthen and develop professional nurses' critical thinking skills.
18.Implements and monitors strategies and tactics related to the unit goals while ensuring sustainability.
19.Fosters the implementation of initiatives to promote a healthy work environment.
20.Leads innovations using principles of change and continues to reinforce change until positive outcomes are achieved.
21.Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and nursing related issues.
22.Functions as a mentor and coach to promote or enhance the development of unit staff.
23.Influences behaviors through collaborative practice, conflict management, negotiation and effective use of dialogue
24.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
25.Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
26.Considers fiscal and budgetary implications in decision-making regarding practice and system modifications.
27.Manages staff performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
28.Assumes the accountability of administrative management of the unit as delegated by the unit director.
29.Supports the execution of fiscal accountability.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diagnostic Imaging Prep

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

Shift: Rotating between 1st and 2nd shift

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 11:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
This role will provide care and oversight of the broad patient population seen across the Diagnostic Services areas. This role will support the efficient operation of the department by transporting and/or directing patient flow and by ensuring patients are properly prepped and readied for their exam. This role also performs ECGs for the ED and inpatient population. As a Diagnostic Services Technologist, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
-Formal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) training and certification is required.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good typing skills.
-Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
-Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism while working in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
-Should have experience with computerized office systems, medical records documentation, patient confidentiality regulations, and medical terminology.
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus.
-Competency in IV starts.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
-Some Anatomy / Physiology understanding preferred.
Physical Demands:
-Position requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, assisting patients onto x-ray table, pushing carts, gurneys, wheelchairs, large radiographic equipment and accessory equipment.
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
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:
-Provides basic care needs of the patients while in Diagnostic Services Department in support of the Nurse or Technologist.
-Escort patients, as needed, to and from various modalities in a manner that supports efficient utilization of departmental resources.
-Performs and processes ECGs and application of Cardiac Monitors.
-Performs Point of Care (POC) tests and documents results in EPIC.
-Has general knowledge of the equipment that may accompany patients to 3 Tower.
-Has knowledge of and ability to prep patients for diagnostic exams and procedures.
-Performs IV starts and/or phlebotomy as determined by MD protocol using the technique defined by RUMC policy and under the direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist supervising the diagnostic exam.
-Performs Visual Field exams on inpatient population.
-Obtain baseline vitals, document them in EPIC and notify the appropriate (tech/nurse)
-Responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment and for the wellbeing and safety of the patients under their care as well as that of family members and/or visitors within the Diagnostic Services area.
-Report any incidents, accidents, or inconveniences involving patients to the Tech/Nurse on duty as well as the Department and be prepared to file a full and detailed incident report as needed.
-Monitor patients for contrast reaction, distress and hypoglycemia; notify Radiologist with any concerns.

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: Diag Srvcs-Administration

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

Shift: Rotating between 1st and 2nd shift

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 11:30 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
This role will provide patient greeting and/or reception functions for the various areas across the Diagnostic Services areas. This role will also manage the scheduling of inpatients in a manner that minimizes the time between order placement and exam completion, import and catalogue external images into the PACS system and provide daily reports relevant to operations. As a Patient Coordinator, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

Other information:
Job Qualifications:
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, good organizational skills.
•Ability to participate in the training of new staff
•Working knowledge of department and Medical Center preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities:
•Communicates outpatient arrivals and waiting issues to technical sections.
•Documents the arrival time of the outpatients in the Radiology Information System.
•Performs check-in process for outpatients, including assistance with orders, wristbands and labels.
•Confirms demographic information for outpatients.
•Creates, edits and scans patient registration documents.
•Obtains e-signature for HIPAA and Financial Responsibility Agreement.
•Edits patient visit number for billing accuracy.
•Assumes ownership of patients and family members in the waiting areas, ensuring they are communicated to and are aware of status of procedures and delays.
•Assists with escorting patients to the technical areas for their appointments.
•Schedule inpatient Radiology procedures in a manner that minimizes turnaround time (order placement – exam complete) and maximizes resource utilization. Initiate consultation where necessary.
•Negotiate scheduling of STAT procedures.
•Acquire transport/dispatch information.
•Enter dispatch info into transport system for all inpatient studies.
•Coordinate the scheduling of multiple exams across sections within Radiology in a manner that minimizes the number of trips to the department for the patient.
•Participates in the training of new hires or the cross-training of staff to new and/or revised procedures.
•Applies departmental and Medical Center procedures and guidelines for scheduling and phone etiquette.
•Reviews radiology orders for completeness of information.
•Assists with appointment confirmation calls.
•Processes importing of external images into the institutions PACS archive as per workflow and policy,

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: Specialty Drug Solutions

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 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: $20.19 - $31.80 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Clinical resource coordinator (CRC) applies a collaborative approach in working with physicians, patients, case managers, community providers, payers and internal/external agencies to provide case management support services related to effective utilization of services and transition planning for adult, geriatric, neonate, pediatric and adolescent patients. CRC activities and processes include patient interviews, screenings, referrals, follow-up calls, discharge planning, payer certification, denial avoidance and customer satisfaction. CRC services may be coordinated centrally through department or assigned by unit, physician practice or service line. Responsibilities for specific liaison roles may vary depending upon assignment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Valid State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license required
• High School diploma and minimum 2 years’ experience required.
•Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with hospital -related service functions such as: patient interviews, discharge planning/social service basic assessment and referral processes, community resources, finance and payer communication processes and information systems.
•Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification. Obtain certification within 1 year of starting if not certified prior to starting.

Responsibilities:
•Manages caseload, serves as resource, sets priorities and completes assigned tasks.
•Facilitates collaboration with specialty 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

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.