Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: POB Pharmacy
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr Shift
8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM) Shifts Vary 7:30 to 4:00 PM or 10:00 to 6:00 PM
Must be available for 2 weekends per month.
This position covers up to 5 different Pharmacy locations including -
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $49.53 - $78.02 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 Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical care services. Perform all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of departmental services and programs. The Pharmacist is proactively involved in safe, rational and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. In the course of performing his/her duties, the Pharmacist is responsible for the activities of pharmacy residents, students and supportive personnel as assigned in all practice areas. The Pharmacist reports directly to the immediate supervisor of the assigned practice area. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy and/or PharmD.
•Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
•Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
•Strong work ethic with demonstrated leadership activities or potential for developing leadership behavior.
•Must be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including within the Department of Pharmacy.
•Continually support and participate in the development of the Pharmacy Department’s goals and objectives. Candidates must be comfortable with change that is associated with these efforts
•Demonstrates leadership in performance of expected responsibilities.
•Maintains currency in the professional and clinical literature of the profession.
•Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients care is provided for. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical monitoring activities.
•Demonstrates the ability to use standard texts, online drug information resources and other sources of information and apply it to general patient care questions.
•Effectively and respectfully communicates with patients, pharmacists, nurses and physicians. Represents the face of the Department of Pharmacy in a professional manner during every interaction with our customers.
•Maintains working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues, inventory control and distribution, and infection control.
•Participates in educational seminars presented by residents in the Department.
•Required to attend medical center and/or departmental inservice or continuing education programs.
•Completes required age/disease state specific competencies. Completes medical center required annual competencies or educational programming.
•Assists in the training of new employees, support personnel, residents, and students. Precepts pharmacy students on hospital and/or clinical rotations, consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
•Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth within assigned position in the Department of Pharmacy.
•Maintains active Illinois licensing status to practice.
•Encouraged to pursue board certification (BPS).
•Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and with federal, state and local regulations.
•Maintains Rush ICARE values (innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence). Works cooperatively with others to use appropriate systems strengths, knowledge and cooperation to improve performance.
•Responds to the department’s Disaster Plan as prescribed by medical center policy.
•Reviews policies and procedures when requested.
•Belongs to local/state/national professional pharmacy organizations; attends meetings.
•Active participation in professional organizations is encouraged.
•Participates on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.
Responsibilities:
1. Evaluates physicians’ orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route, labs, contraindications and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancies.
2. Verifies orders in Epic in a timely manner and if necessary, clarifies orders through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
3. Workflow may include evaluation and/or Epic order entry of cytotoxic drug therapy orders. The order evaluation may be performed on new orders or as a profile review of a target patient population.
4. A profile review would include (but not be limited to) a focus on: high risk medication review for appropriateness in dose, indication and duration of treatment; reduction of unnecessary medications; drug-drug or drug-food interaction evaluation; changes in renal and/or hepatic function that would impact medication dosing; use of trigger medications that would reflect an adverse event such as a adverse drug reaction or medication error.
5. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff. Provides general and/or patient specific drug information as required to other health professionals. When appropriate, makes recommendations for cost-effective alternatives to medication orders. In-services to nursing units as needed, to communicate changes in Rush formulary or other specific drug use issues.
6. Performs medication admission and allergy histories and discharge counseling per the Pharmacy Department’s direction (may include all patients, those receiving high risk medications or another identified subset of patients).
7. Appropriately documents in Epic all interventions, checking of patient’s own medication, vancomycin/aminoglycoside consultation, patient education (i.e. warfarin teaching) and any communication related to admission medication histories or discharge counseling.
8. Performs daily review of pharmacy reports: IV to PO, CrCl report, pharmacokinetic monitoring and any other drug or patient-focused report that may be required.
10. Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Oversees therapeutic substitutions as appropriate.
11. Participates in Unusual Occurrence, UO (ADR and medication error) reporting program.
12. Provides clear and specific handoff communications to next provider of care whenever necessary. This may be the next pharmacist on shift, or other healthcare professionals, such as when patients are being discharged.
13. Identify medication safety issues and takes steps to make corrections, or brings system change suggestions to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
14. Participate in quality assurance projects, drug utilization evaluations and formulary monograph development as assigned.
15. Rotation from a unit-based position through the central pharmacy will be expected to happen on rotation with other clinical staff pharmacists. This will include the checking of pyxis, patient specific medication supplies, IV and TPN production
16. Provides general supervision for technical support in their assigned operational area. Monitors and coordinates workflow with established delivery schedules.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00AM - 3:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $25.20 - $35.60 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for accepting, processing, and performing waived and moderate laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. 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.
Required Job Qualifications:
•Experience: No previous experience required.
•Associates degree or higher in relevant science required, or education/work experience meeting the qualification of moderate complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
•Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived and moderate complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996. RUMC reserves the right to limit an MLT's scope of testing.
•Certification (or eligible) from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Order Entry/Customer Service
•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.
Specimen Processing
•Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery.
•Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems.
•Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation.
Performs Laboratory Testing
•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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
•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.
Troubleshooting
•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.
Organization of Work Area
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
Specimen Acceptability
•Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
Turnaound Time Expectations
•Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples.
Time Management
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks.
•Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
Continuing Education
•Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
•Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Report Reviewing and Results Reportings
•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.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:30PM - 7:30 M)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $25.20 - $35.60 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for accepting, processing, and performing waived and moderate laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. 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.
Required Job Qualifications:
•Experience: No previous experience required.
•Associates degree or higher in relevant science required, or education/work experience meeting the qualification of moderate complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
•Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived and moderate complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996. RUMC reserves the right to limit an MLT's scope of testing.
•Certification (or eligible) from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Order Entry/Customer Service
•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.
Specimen Processing
•Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery.
•Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems.
•Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation.
Performs Laboratory Testing
•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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
•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.
Troubleshooting
•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.
Organization of Work Area
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
Specimen Acceptability
•Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
Turnaound Time Expectations
•Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples.
Time Management
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks.
•Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
Continuing Education
•Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
•Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Report Reviewing and Results Reportings
•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.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:30PM - 7:30AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.
Other information:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
•Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
•Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
•Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
•Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
•Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
•Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
•Hematology (H) via the ASCP
•Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
•Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
•Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP
•Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
•Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
Experience:
•Bachelor's degree with certification, no previous experience required.
•Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING:
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Physical Demands:
Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
Responsibilities:
Performs Laboratory Testing
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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
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 the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.
Troubleshooting
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.
Time Management
Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch
Continuing Education
Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Tech-in-Charge
May perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting
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 them accurately into the Lab Information System
Turnaround Time Expectations
Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples
Specimen Acceptability
Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification
Organization of Work Area
Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
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: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 4 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 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.
Travel Required - This role will require travel to external sites in the Chicagoland area. The Epi Research Coordinator 1 will need to have their own vehicle to perform research data collection.
Summary:
This position works under the general direction of 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 standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigates sensitive topics, and maintains confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Prior participant contact experience.
Responsibilities:
• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers 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 and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 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 supporting laboratory operations by accepting, preparing, and processing specimens; maintaining laboratory equipment; and ensuring accurate data entry and specimen tracking.
•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 preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation.
•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; 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: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00PM - 11:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.
Other information:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
•Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
•Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
•Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
•Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
•Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
•Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
•Hematology (H) via the ASCP
•Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
•Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
•Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP
•Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
•Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
Experience:
•Bachelor's degree with certification, no previous experience required.
•Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING:
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Physical Demands:
Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
Responsibilities:
Performs Laboratory Testing
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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
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 the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.
Troubleshooting
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.
Time Management
Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch
Continuing Education
Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Tech-in-Charge
May perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting
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 them accurately into the Lab Information System
Turnaround Time Expectations
Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples
Specimen Acceptability
Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification
Organization of Work Area
Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
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 Copley Medical Center
Department: Patient Safety Performance Improvement
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $90,584 - $139,110 per year
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Performance Improvement Nurse serves as a consultant for Rush University Medical Center. The Performance Improvement Nurse Designs, implements, and monitors patient safety programs that support the organizational goal to reduce patient harm. The Performance Improvement Nurse performs root cause analyses and proactive risk reduction measures when indicated and monitors corrective action plans. The Performance Improvement Nurse establishes strong working relationships with interdisciplinary members of the health care team including the medical staff, nursing and other operational areas, administration, and support services. The position encompasses project management, consultation, facilitation, data abstraction, data analysis, and interpretation. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
•Master’s degree in nursing, health system management or equivalent required
•At least five nears of direct patient care in a hospital
•At least two years of quality improvement experience
•Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Ability to perform tasks independently and prioritize workload
•Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Responsibilities:
•Performs detailed root cause analysis of adverse events and near misses or other identified improvement initiatives
•Uses occurrence data to identify potential system issues and performs common cause analysis.
•Collaborates with physicians, administrative leaders, and other clinical staff on the development of corrective action plans; provides monitoring, implementation and data management assistance as needed.
•Determines strategies to meet educational needs regarding patient safety methods throughout organization
•Provides training and education to all levels of the medical center on RUMC’s Just Culture and Patient Safety methodology.
•Provides consultation regarding evidence-based practice with emphasis on process reengineering and systemic implementation.
•Facilitates successful transition of improvement initiatives to sustain project improvements.
•Interacts with and reports to appropriate governmental and private regulatory and accreditation bodies as well as patient safety organization(s) as required to meet regulatory and Leapfrog reporting
requirements and to promote patient safety practices within the organization.
•Creates and monitors dashboards related to metrics.
•Facilitates organizational daily huddles or meetings.
•Other duties and 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.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Procedural & Ancillary IT Svcs
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $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:
Join Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized healthcare leader, and bring your Epic Radiant expertise to the next level. In this role, you’ll lead complex projects, optimize imaging workflows, and collaborate with clinicians and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care. You’ll also mentor team members, drive system enhancements, and ensure seamless integration across departments. If you’re ready to combine hands-on technical work with leadership impact, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. The candidate will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Required Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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: Access Center Primary Care
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: $21.61 - $34.04 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The RMG Access Center Specialist II manages all clinical and non-clinical calls and performs clinic activities including routine and advanced scheduling, message taking, radiology scheduling, and referral management. The RMG Access Center Specialist II collaborates with Access Center team members and practice staff to meet overall access, revenue cycle and scheduling objectives while exceeding customers’ expectations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in patient care or related setting such as healthcare contact center, clinic, ambulatory care center, or physician office required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred Bilingual highly regarded.
Skills:Excellent communication and outstanding customer service and listening skills required. Critical thinking and multi-tasking, sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills essential. Must be team-oriented, open minded, flexible, and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and accuracy required. Maintain ability to type 40 WPM, along with strong Microsoft skills in Word, Outlook, and Office.
Abilities:Ability to prioritize and function effectively, efficiently, and accurately in a multi-tasking, complex, fast paced and challenging contact center environment. Ability to act responsibly and quickly with sound judgement when problem solving. Ability to utilize Epic Cadence efficiently. Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the Epic scheduling test. Ability to listen to patients and process needs while simultaneously documenting in Epic.
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.
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Responsibilities:
1.Competent and proficient in all ambulatory scheduling areas (e.g., Primary Care, Specialty, Physician Referral) or all radiology modalities (e.g., Breast Imaging, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, NM, etc.).
2.Answers all telephone calls within your work assignment as designated by your leadership with the goals of accurately scheduling patients as determined by departmental and Epic guidelines.
3.Evaluates non-scheduling related patient inquiries including clinical related calls; routes and escalates all inquiries following departmental and epic clinical guidelines inclusive of warm transfers to RN triage and/or to clinics.
4.Performs outreach to patients via telephone or other electronic means to convert referrals to scheduled appointments.
5.Understands and becomes a subject matter expert with MyChart \ MyRushApp support lines.
6.Proactively identifies and assists with outstanding referrals, orders, and patient needs. Assesses the caller’s need, responds with critical judgment, and ensures the appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue. Understands when to escalate calls to nurse, and/or RMG Access Center leadership.
7.Responsible for leveraging Salesforce and Genesys platforms to optimize patient interactions and workflow efficiency. Ensures accurate documentation, routing, and resolution of patient inquiries through integrated systems.
8.Proactively monitors and escalates areas of concern or uncertainty relating to the practices and suggests resolutions around access, capacity management, disposition of medical questions, workflows, and/or Epic build issues.
9.Exhibits mastery of specialized RMG Access Center processes including but not limited to questionnaires, subgroups, auto search, radiology scheduling workflows, pre-registration, message templates, and referral capture and insurance plan networks.
10.Adheres to service specialized workflows for multiple specialty departments across several service lines. Follows protocols built in Epic and documented practices scheduling requirements.
11.Responsible for accurately documenting appointment information and notifying the patient of information critical to their visit.
12.Drives and supports the RMG revenue cycle by minimizing potential financial risk of patient accounts through patient insurance registration activities. This includes discussing the patient’s financial responsibility for their upcoming visit, outstanding balances, and referral requirements based on Rush contracts.
13.Effectively completes point of service collections over the phone using secure payment processing systems via multiple payment options, such as credit/debit cards and/or payment plans.
14.Maintains a high level of understanding and acts as a patient resource for physician and ancillary service offerings, navigating the Rush campus, payment categories, and the billing procedures of Rush University Medical Group.
15.Exhibits sensitivity to patient health information and protects confidentiality. Maintains privacy at all times for patient and employee information.
16.Enhances the reputation of the RMG Access Center by fostering ownership and personal responsibility for exceeding patient service expectations through accountability for actions and decisions setting a positive example to peers, coworkers, departments, and patients.
17.Promotes a positive and productive environment, supporting teamwork and communication, along with the ability to shadow and training new hires.
18.Works cooperatively in a team environment and supports a flexible structure to ensure the success of the RMG Access Center.
19.Utilizes customer service skills to exceed the patient’s needs.
20.Performs other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Women and Children Admin
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)
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: $25 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Student Administrative Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting projects to improve medical center performance: planning, implementation and management of strategic initiatives and evaluation of their effectiveness. This includes, but is not limited to, improvement of patient experience results across all customer groups in the Medical Center. This role will provide exposure to operational and clinical issues at Rush across multiple departments, therefore the ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, and driven to improve processes and outcomes. May work in a department that is offering services to all in the community.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently enrolled as a student in Rush University's College of Health Sciences
• General knowledge of organizations, specifically health care organizations; medical terminology, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Proficient with computer applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently.
• Possess strong analytic and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Responsibilities:
1.Performs administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, drafting meeting minutes, monitoring project timelines and work deliverables.
2.Conducts library and computer searches on clinical and administrative topics.
3.Collects and analyzes data related to clinical outcomes.
4.Collects and analyzes data related to program performance.
5.Conducts statistical analyses using a variety of software packages.
6.Assists with implementation of clinical projects.
7.Rotates with health care professionals to gain hands-on clinical experience.
8.Assists with the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
9.Assists with program evaluation.
10.Prepares written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information.
11.Performs related duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Cancer Service Line-MDA RUSH
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00AM - 5:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $16.48 - $23.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Pathology Administrative Assistant provides support in managing the operation activities of Pathology. Prioritize a variety of projects across multiple cost centers in a constantly changing environment. Coordinates office management routines, handles designated administrative matters and record keeping systems, and provides administrative support services. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush Mission, Vision and Values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
•Knowledge of Excel and/or other spread sheet programs.
•Proficient in other software packages - access, email, power-point and basic graphics.
•Analytical ability.
•Proven ability to work in complex administrative systems.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Interact effectively with internal and external customers.
•The ability to check documents for errors.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
•Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center.
•Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Maintains Department documents, which includes filing blocks and slides within the department and organizing shipment to and from warehouse storage as needed.
•Photocopy documents as requested.
•Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, hardware and software.
•Assists in maintenance and use of office equipment.
•Takes and triage phone messages.
•Assists in maintenance of supplies and services
•Prepares and reviews requisitions, vouchers and forms; prepares clerical records and reports; keeps clerical records and prepares reports relating to operations.
•Contributes to teamwork in a positive, customer-focused manner.
•Demonstrates flexibility in accepting assignments
•Demonstrates initiative.
•Ensures confidentiality.
•Prioritizes work assignments.
•Composes business correspondence as assigned.
•Involved in committees/projects as assigned.
•Handles routine departmental correspondence and additional correspondence.
•Assumes responsibility for the administrative operations.
•Maintains office supplies at adequate levels, independently making changes as necessary.
•Independently contacts and follow-up with in-house departments (i.e. telecommunications, engineering, housekeeping, etc.) regarding services issues as needed.
•Organize and assimilate pathology case materials and paperwork
a.Documents receipt of materials in database, updating information as pre-accession actions are taken.
b.Perform a thorough review of all associated paperwork
c.Determine additional materials, information, or reports needed for processing and initiate action to request/obtain.
•Organize materials and prepare documentation for any case sent outside the institution for consultation, or reference testing.
•Collect, store, and document appropriately any materials that have been deemed subject to legal review by Risk Management Department.
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: POB Pharmacy
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr Shift
8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM) Shifts Vary 7:30 to 4:00 PM or 10:00 to 6:00 PM
Must be available for 2 weekends per month.
This position covers up to 5 different Pharmacy locations including -
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $49.53 - $78.02 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 Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical care services. Perform all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of departmental services and programs. The Pharmacist is proactively involved in safe, rational and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. In the course of performing his/her duties, the Pharmacist is responsible for the activities of pharmacy residents, students and supportive personnel as assigned in all practice areas. The Pharmacist reports directly to the immediate supervisor of the assigned practice area. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy and/or PharmD.
•Licensed or eligible for licensure in Illinois.
•Effective verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
•Strong work ethic with demonstrated leadership activities or potential for developing leadership behavior.
•Must be able to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including within the Department of Pharmacy.
•Continually support and participate in the development of the Pharmacy Department’s goals and objectives. Candidates must be comfortable with change that is associated with these efforts
•Demonstrates leadership in performance of expected responsibilities.
•Maintains currency in the professional and clinical literature of the profession.
•Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for the patients care is provided for. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of clinical monitoring activities.
•Demonstrates the ability to use standard texts, online drug information resources and other sources of information and apply it to general patient care questions.
•Effectively and respectfully communicates with patients, pharmacists, nurses and physicians. Represents the face of the Department of Pharmacy in a professional manner during every interaction with our customers.
•Maintains working knowledge of medical center and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues, inventory control and distribution, and infection control.
•Participates in educational seminars presented by residents in the Department.
•Required to attend medical center and/or departmental inservice or continuing education programs.
•Completes required age/disease state specific competencies. Completes medical center required annual competencies or educational programming.
•Assists in the training of new employees, support personnel, residents, and students. Precepts pharmacy students on hospital and/or clinical rotations, consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
•Takes responsibility for personal and professional growth within assigned position in the Department of Pharmacy.
•Maintains active Illinois licensing status to practice.
•Encouraged to pursue board certification (BPS).
•Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and with federal, state and local regulations.
•Maintains Rush ICARE values (innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence). Works cooperatively with others to use appropriate systems strengths, knowledge and cooperation to improve performance.
•Responds to the department’s Disaster Plan as prescribed by medical center policy.
•Reviews policies and procedures when requested.
•Belongs to local/state/national professional pharmacy organizations; attends meetings.
•Active participation in professional organizations is encouraged.
•Participates on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.
Responsibilities:
1. Evaluates physicians’ orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, drug interactions, allergic reactions, route, labs, contraindications and rate of administration and therapeutic redundancies.
2. Verifies orders in Epic in a timely manner and if necessary, clarifies orders through direct and timely contact with prescriber or designated practitioner.
3. Workflow may include evaluation and/or Epic order entry of cytotoxic drug therapy orders. The order evaluation may be performed on new orders or as a profile review of a target patient population.
4. A profile review would include (but not be limited to) a focus on: high risk medication review for appropriateness in dose, indication and duration of treatment; reduction of unnecessary medications; drug-drug or drug-food interaction evaluation; changes in renal and/or hepatic function that would impact medication dosing; use of trigger medications that would reflect an adverse event such as a adverse drug reaction or medication error.
5. Provides patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations and drug information to the medical and nursing staff. Provides general and/or patient specific drug information as required to other health professionals. When appropriate, makes recommendations for cost-effective alternatives to medication orders. In-services to nursing units as needed, to communicate changes in Rush formulary or other specific drug use issues.
6. Performs medication admission and allergy histories and discharge counseling per the Pharmacy Department’s direction (may include all patients, those receiving high risk medications or another identified subset of patients).
7. Appropriately documents in Epic all interventions, checking of patient’s own medication, vancomycin/aminoglycoside consultation, patient education (i.e. warfarin teaching) and any communication related to admission medication histories or discharge counseling.
8. Performs daily review of pharmacy reports: IV to PO, CrCl report, pharmacokinetic monitoring and any other drug or patient-focused report that may be required.
10. Implements all drug use policy and formulary decisions of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Oversees therapeutic substitutions as appropriate.
11. Participates in Unusual Occurrence, UO (ADR and medication error) reporting program.
12. Provides clear and specific handoff communications to next provider of care whenever necessary. This may be the next pharmacist on shift, or other healthcare professionals, such as when patients are being discharged.
13. Identify medication safety issues and takes steps to make corrections, or brings system change suggestions to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
14. Participate in quality assurance projects, drug utilization evaluations and formulary monograph development as assigned.
15. Rotation from a unit-based position through the central pharmacy will be expected to happen on rotation with other clinical staff pharmacists. This will include the checking of pyxis, patient specific medication supplies, IV and TPN production
16. Provides general supervision for technical support in their assigned operational area. Monitors and coordinates workflow with established delivery schedules.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00AM - 3:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $25.20 - $35.60 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for accepting, processing, and performing waived and moderate laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. 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.
Required Job Qualifications:
•Experience: No previous experience required.
•Associates degree or higher in relevant science required, or education/work experience meeting the qualification of moderate complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
•Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived and moderate complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996. RUMC reserves the right to limit an MLT's scope of testing.
•Certification (or eligible) from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Order Entry/Customer Service
•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.
Specimen Processing
•Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery.
•Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems.
•Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation.
Performs Laboratory Testing
•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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
•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.
Troubleshooting
•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.
Organization of Work Area
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
Specimen Acceptability
•Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
Turnaound Time Expectations
•Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples.
Time Management
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks.
•Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
Continuing Education
•Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
•Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Report Reviewing and Results Reportings
•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.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:30PM - 7:30 M)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $25.20 - $35.60 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for accepting, processing, and performing waived and moderate laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. 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.
Required Job Qualifications:
•Experience: No previous experience required.
•Associates degree or higher in relevant science required, or education/work experience meeting the qualification of moderate complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
•Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived and moderate complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996. RUMC reserves the right to limit an MLT's scope of testing.
•Certification (or eligible) from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Order Entry/Customer Service
•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.
Specimen Processing
•Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery.
•Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems.
•Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation.
Performs Laboratory Testing
•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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
•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.
Troubleshooting
•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.
Organization of Work Area
•Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
Specimen Acceptability
•Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
Turnaound Time Expectations
•Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples.
Time Management
•Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete.
•Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks.
•Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
Continuing Education
•Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
•Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame.
•Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students.
•Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Report Reviewing and Results Reportings
•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.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:30PM - 7:30AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.
Other information:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
•Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
•Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
•Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
•Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
•Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
•Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
•Hematology (H) via the ASCP
•Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
•Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
•Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP
•Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
•Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
Experience:
•Bachelor's degree with certification, no previous experience required.
•Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING:
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Physical Demands:
Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
Responsibilities:
Performs Laboratory Testing
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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
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 the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.
Troubleshooting
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.
Time Management
Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch
Continuing Education
Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Tech-in-Charge
May perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting
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 them accurately into the Lab Information System
Turnaround Time Expectations
Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples
Specimen Acceptability
Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification
Organization of Work Area
Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
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: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 4 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 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.
Travel Required - This role will require travel to external sites in the Chicagoland area. The Epi Research Coordinator 1 will need to have their own vehicle to perform research data collection.
Summary:
This position works under the general direction of 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 standard clinical research studies conducted by PI(s) which may include grant-funded, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated clinical research studies. S/he will perform a variety of routine duties involving the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of clinical research experience OR 5 years of clinical research experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NIH and/or FDA regulations and guidelines related to clinical research.
• Ability to meet deadlines and help coordinate multiple aspects of the ongoing project.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Ability to build rapport, navigates sensitive topics, and maintains confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants and vendors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Prior participant contact experience.
Responsibilities:
• Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
• Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• May submit or coordinate the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments to the IRB per policy and procedure
• Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
• May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
• Administers 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 and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, Office of Research Affairs, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study
• Organize and participate in auditing and monitoring visits
• Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
• Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (11:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 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 supporting laboratory operations by accepting, preparing, and processing specimens; maintaining laboratory equipment; and ensuring accurate data entry and specimen tracking.
•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 preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation.
•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; 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: RML Chemistry
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 2
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00PM - 11:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
This position is responsible for performing all assigned laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush Code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion.
Other information:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science, biological science, chemistry, or education/work experience meeting the qualifications of high complexity testing personnel as defined by CLIA 42 CFR 493 1489.
Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency is required. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
•Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
•Medical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
•Blood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
•Chemistry (C) via the ASCP
•Cytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
•Cytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
•Hematology (H) via the ASCP
•Microbiology (M) via the ASCP
•Molecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
•Specialty in Cytometry (SCYM) via ASCP
•Technologist in HLA (CHT) via ACHI
•Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) via AACC or ASCP with a minimum of 5 contiguous year's high complexity clinical laboratory experience.
Experience:
•Bachelor's degree with certification, no previous experience required.
•Associate’s degree and/or education/work experience qualifications as defined by CLIA 42 CFT 493 148; and MLT or other laboratory certification; and 5 contiguous years of experience required. Some laboratory sections may have more stringent education and certification requirements.
CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING:
Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform moderate and high complexity testing. Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1996.
Physical Demands:
Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 lbs and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
Responsibilities:
Performs Laboratory Testing
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.
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
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 the problem. Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure.
Troubleshooting
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.
Time Management
Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers to finish shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch
Continuing Education
Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year.
Special Projects
Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Encouraged to identify and participate in process improvement projects.
Tech-in-Charge
May perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting
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 them accurately into the Lab Information System
Turnaround Time Expectations
Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure turnaround time of all samples
Specimen Acceptability
Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification
Organization of Work Area
Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect the area at the beginning and end of each shift.
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 Copley Medical Center
Department: Patient Safety Performance Improvement
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $90,584 - $139,110 per year
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Performance Improvement Nurse serves as a consultant for Rush University Medical Center. The Performance Improvement Nurse Designs, implements, and monitors patient safety programs that support the organizational goal to reduce patient harm. The Performance Improvement Nurse performs root cause analyses and proactive risk reduction measures when indicated and monitors corrective action plans. The Performance Improvement Nurse establishes strong working relationships with interdisciplinary members of the health care team including the medical staff, nursing and other operational areas, administration, and support services. The position encompasses project management, consultation, facilitation, data abstraction, data analysis, and interpretation. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
•Master’s degree in nursing, health system management or equivalent required
•At least five nears of direct patient care in a hospital
•At least two years of quality improvement experience
•Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Ability to perform tasks independently and prioritize workload
•Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
Responsibilities:
•Performs detailed root cause analysis of adverse events and near misses or other identified improvement initiatives
•Uses occurrence data to identify potential system issues and performs common cause analysis.
•Collaborates with physicians, administrative leaders, and other clinical staff on the development of corrective action plans; provides monitoring, implementation and data management assistance as needed.
•Determines strategies to meet educational needs regarding patient safety methods throughout organization
•Provides training and education to all levels of the medical center on RUMC’s Just Culture and Patient Safety methodology.
•Provides consultation regarding evidence-based practice with emphasis on process reengineering and systemic implementation.
•Facilitates successful transition of improvement initiatives to sustain project improvements.
•Interacts with and reports to appropriate governmental and private regulatory and accreditation bodies as well as patient safety organization(s) as required to meet regulatory and Leapfrog reporting
requirements and to promote patient safety practices within the organization.
•Creates and monitors dashboards related to metrics.
•Facilitates organizational daily huddles or meetings.
•Other duties and 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.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Procedural & Ancillary IT Svcs
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $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:
Join Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized healthcare leader, and bring your Epic Radiant expertise to the next level. In this role, you’ll lead complex projects, optimize imaging workflows, and collaborate with clinicians and technical teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care. You’ll also mentor team members, drive system enhancements, and ensure seamless integration across departments. If you’re ready to combine hands-on technical work with leadership impact, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. The candidate will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Required Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
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: Access Center Primary Care
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: $21.61 - $34.04 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The RMG Access Center Specialist II manages all clinical and non-clinical calls and performs clinic activities including routine and advanced scheduling, message taking, radiology scheduling, and referral management. The RMG Access Center Specialist II collaborates with Access Center team members and practice staff to meet overall access, revenue cycle and scheduling objectives while exceeding customers’ expectations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in patient care or related setting such as healthcare contact center, clinic, ambulatory care center, or physician office required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred Bilingual highly regarded.
Skills:Excellent communication and outstanding customer service and listening skills required. Critical thinking and multi-tasking, sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills essential. Must be team-oriented, open minded, flexible, and willing to learn. Strong attention to detail and accuracy required. Maintain ability to type 40 WPM, along with strong Microsoft skills in Word, Outlook, and Office.
Abilities:Ability to prioritize and function effectively, efficiently, and accurately in a multi-tasking, complex, fast paced and challenging contact center environment. Ability to act responsibly and quickly with sound judgement when problem solving. Ability to utilize Epic Cadence efficiently. Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the Epic scheduling test. Ability to listen to patients and process needs while simultaneously documenting in Epic.
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.
Date Reviewed:
Date Revised:
Responsibilities:
1.Competent and proficient in all ambulatory scheduling areas (e.g., Primary Care, Specialty, Physician Referral) or all radiology modalities (e.g., Breast Imaging, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, NM, etc.).
2.Answers all telephone calls within your work assignment as designated by your leadership with the goals of accurately scheduling patients as determined by departmental and Epic guidelines.
3.Evaluates non-scheduling related patient inquiries including clinical related calls; routes and escalates all inquiries following departmental and epic clinical guidelines inclusive of warm transfers to RN triage and/or to clinics.
4.Performs outreach to patients via telephone or other electronic means to convert referrals to scheduled appointments.
5.Understands and becomes a subject matter expert with MyChart \ MyRushApp support lines.
6.Proactively identifies and assists with outstanding referrals, orders, and patient needs. Assesses the caller’s need, responds with critical judgment, and ensures the appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue. Understands when to escalate calls to nurse, and/or RMG Access Center leadership.
7.Responsible for leveraging Salesforce and Genesys platforms to optimize patient interactions and workflow efficiency. Ensures accurate documentation, routing, and resolution of patient inquiries through integrated systems.
8.Proactively monitors and escalates areas of concern or uncertainty relating to the practices and suggests resolutions around access, capacity management, disposition of medical questions, workflows, and/or Epic build issues.
9.Exhibits mastery of specialized RMG Access Center processes including but not limited to questionnaires, subgroups, auto search, radiology scheduling workflows, pre-registration, message templates, and referral capture and insurance plan networks.
10.Adheres to service specialized workflows for multiple specialty departments across several service lines. Follows protocols built in Epic and documented practices scheduling requirements.
11.Responsible for accurately documenting appointment information and notifying the patient of information critical to their visit.
12.Drives and supports the RMG revenue cycle by minimizing potential financial risk of patient accounts through patient insurance registration activities. This includes discussing the patient’s financial responsibility for their upcoming visit, outstanding balances, and referral requirements based on Rush contracts.
13.Effectively completes point of service collections over the phone using secure payment processing systems via multiple payment options, such as credit/debit cards and/or payment plans.
14.Maintains a high level of understanding and acts as a patient resource for physician and ancillary service offerings, navigating the Rush campus, payment categories, and the billing procedures of Rush University Medical Group.
15.Exhibits sensitivity to patient health information and protects confidentiality. Maintains privacy at all times for patient and employee information.
16.Enhances the reputation of the RMG Access Center by fostering ownership and personal responsibility for exceeding patient service expectations through accountability for actions and decisions setting a positive example to peers, coworkers, departments, and patients.
17.Promotes a positive and productive environment, supporting teamwork and communication, along with the ability to shadow and training new hires.
18.Works cooperatively in a team environment and supports a flexible structure to ensure the success of the RMG Access Center.
19.Utilizes customer service skills to exceed the patient’s needs.
20.Performs other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Women and Children Admin
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0. 5 and 0. 89)
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: $25 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Student Administrative Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting projects to improve medical center performance: planning, implementation and management of strategic initiatives and evaluation of their effectiveness. This includes, but is not limited to, improvement of patient experience results across all customer groups in the Medical Center. This role will provide exposure to operational and clinical issues at Rush across multiple departments, therefore the ideal candidate will be motivated, organized, and driven to improve processes and outcomes. May work in a department that is offering services to all in the community.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently enrolled as a student in Rush University's College of Health Sciences
• General knowledge of organizations, specifically health care organizations; medical terminology, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Proficient with computer applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work independently and efficiently.
• Possess strong analytic and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Responsibilities:
1.Performs administrative functions such as scheduling meetings, drafting meeting minutes, monitoring project timelines and work deliverables.
2.Conducts library and computer searches on clinical and administrative topics.
3.Collects and analyzes data related to clinical outcomes.
4.Collects and analyzes data related to program performance.
5.Conducts statistical analyses using a variety of software packages.
6.Assists with implementation of clinical projects.
7.Rotates with health care professionals to gain hands-on clinical experience.
8.Assists with the design and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
9.Assists with program evaluation.
10.Prepares written and oral reports and presentations that communicate necessary information.
11.Performs related duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Cancer Service Line-MDA RUSH
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00AM - 5:30PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $16.48 - $23.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
The Pathology Administrative Assistant provides support in managing the operation activities of Pathology. Prioritize a variety of projects across multiple cost centers in a constantly changing environment. Coordinates office management routines, handles designated administrative matters and record keeping systems, and provides administrative support services. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush Mission, Vision and Values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
•Knowledge of Excel and/or other spread sheet programs.
•Proficient in other software packages - access, email, power-point and basic graphics.
•Analytical ability.
•Proven ability to work in complex administrative systems.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Interact effectively with internal and external customers.
•The ability to check documents for errors.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
•Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center.
•Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Maintains Department documents, which includes filing blocks and slides within the department and organizing shipment to and from warehouse storage as needed.
•Photocopy documents as requested.
•Demonstrates competency in use of office equipment, hardware and software.
•Assists in maintenance and use of office equipment.
•Takes and triage phone messages.
•Assists in maintenance of supplies and services
•Prepares and reviews requisitions, vouchers and forms; prepares clerical records and reports; keeps clerical records and prepares reports relating to operations.
•Contributes to teamwork in a positive, customer-focused manner.
•Demonstrates flexibility in accepting assignments
•Demonstrates initiative.
•Ensures confidentiality.
•Prioritizes work assignments.
•Composes business correspondence as assigned.
•Involved in committees/projects as assigned.
•Handles routine departmental correspondence and additional correspondence.
•Assumes responsibility for the administrative operations.
•Maintains office supplies at adequate levels, independently making changes as necessary.
•Independently contacts and follow-up with in-house departments (i.e. telecommunications, engineering, housekeeping, etc.) regarding services issues as needed.
•Organize and assimilate pathology case materials and paperwork
a.Documents receipt of materials in database, updating information as pre-accession actions are taken.
b.Perform a thorough review of all associated paperwork
c.Determine additional materials, information, or reports needed for processing and initiate action to request/obtain.
•Organize materials and prepare documentation for any case sent outside the institution for consultation, or reference testing.
•Collect, store, and document appropriately any materials that have been deemed subject to legal review by Risk Management Department.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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