Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Int Med Gastroenterology PBC

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: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Under direction of the Operations Manager, performs a number of support services to coordinate scheduling patients for surgery. The Perioperative Scheduler acts as liaison between patient, department staff and RUMC OR staff teams. The surgical scheduling coordinator exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Manual dexterity, effective communication, precision and accuracy.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, effective communication, precision and accuracy; Epic software knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff.
• Able to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Works well individually and as part of the team.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Certified Medical Assistant experience.
• Three years of medical office experience.
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations & knowledge of insurance authorization processes.

Responsibilities:
1.Schedules, reschedules, or cancels surgical appointments.
2.Communicates with all surgical candidates to set up appointments, provide patients with information about pre-operative requirements, inform patients of surgical requirement timelines, and answers any insurance-related questions about surgical procedures.
3.Coordinates surgical scheduling information flow into and out of the clinic.
4.Maintains a direct communication line with the key OR staff.
5.Contacts various outside agencies to retrieve insurance preauthorization and other medical documentation needed.
6.Keeps an open line of communication to scheduled patients and medical staff to alleviate missing information for scheduled procedures.
7.Solves surgical scheduling problems by seeking out the appropriate people and resources.
8.Answers telephone calls efficiently and courteously.
9.Provides information as requested or routes calls appropriately.
10.Updates electronic medical record appropriately.
11.Works as part of the surgical scheduling team and accepts other duties as requested
12.Handles a variety of office details that involve action, including, but not limited to: retrieving and sending mail, preparation of surgical documents and packets, filing documentation into medical records, sending and receiving faxes, and creating duplicate copies of surgical forms.
13.Exemplifies professionalism by maintaining a courteous demeanor in all communications with departmental staff, clinical staff, physicians, and all outside visitors and contacts.
14.Performs duties to assist the medical staff independently at the direction of management.

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

Location: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department: Infusion Services

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

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

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

Pay Range: $54.42 - $97.41 per hour

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

Summary:
The Clinical Manager, RN, under the leadership of both the Director of Operations and Medical Director, will be responsible for the ongoing clinical and operational functionality of the practice (operations, workflows, quality and patient experience). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
•Current State of Illinois RN licensure required. Current State of IN licensure required for those working in Indiana.
•National nursing certification required within one year of hire.
•Five years healthcare, hospital or patient care delivery experience.
•Displays commitment to delivering superior patient experience.
•Strong communicator with ability to influence provider and staff.
•Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems in a complex environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree
•Experience in healthcare operations or ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
1.Provides input towards strategic and long term operational planning.
2.Escalates issues that impact strategy to Director.
3.Supports providers in the delivery of exceptional care.
4.Works with the leadership team to monitor and address patient experience feedback.
5.Review, research and resolve practice specific patient complaints and concerns.
6.Understands and supports providers' productivity challenges and implements practices and workflow changes to alleviate them.
7.Operationalizes institution and department change initiatives and implements approved changes at Practice level.
8.Responsible for converting organizational goals into practice specific goals and drives the goal implementation, including policy revisions and Practice specific quality improvement initiatives.
9.Monitors practice level key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, quality results, patient safety goals, environment of care and financial reports to ensure the Practice remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals.
10.Interprets data and understands how to respond to maximize Practice performance.
11.Identify trends, and underlying issues and institutes resolutions.
12.Motivates staff to perform at their highest level and effectively holds staff accountable for delivery of high quality services including patient care, access and satisfaction.
13.Hires strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix.
14.Ensures appropriate staffing in all areas including providing staff training, competency development, orientation and recognition.
15.Direct reports include clinical, lead/charge staff and other non-physician staff.
16.Monitors staff and physician satisfaction and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.
17.Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to support their achievement of strong performance in support of the practice goals, supports their personal developmental goals and concerns and builds an understanding of Rush and the practice.
18.Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence and other regulatory body requirements.
19.Must understand and effectively use EPIC, all systems and software databases to achieve goals.
20.Maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other RUMG departments and related practices for best practices, workflow, policy and process feedback.
21.Representative on RUMG committees or cross-departmental team to design and implement common standards.
22.Manage availability of resources/supplies.
23.Monitors patterns in purchasing supplies and ensures timely processing of payments and invoices.
24.Serves as a role model whose attitudes and actions support Practice leadership and goals.
25.Acts as a role model and champion for ICARE and employee engagement as well as the patient centered/patient first care model.
26.Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Breast Oncology – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Breast Oncologist.

The Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy in the Department of Medicine at Rush University Medical Center is recruiting an Oncologist or a Hematologist/Oncologist to join its breast medical oncology faculty at the assistant, associate, or professor level. The successful candidate will be board certified in medical oncology or hematology/oncology and has demonstrated interest and academic productivity in a field of breast oncology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a growing multi-disciplinary breast oncology program, participate in our large portfolio of clinical trials, and develop investigator-initiated trials. The predominant criteria include: a major commitment to research and scholarly activity that advances the field of medicine, teaching, excellence in clinical care, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams, including breast surgery, radiation oncology and breast imaging. Over the past decade, the RUSH breast imaging team has differentiated itself as a pacesetter in the Chicago region. The Regenstein Breast Imaging Center’s personalized breast cancer screening program is making a national imprint on the field in this area. Our multidisciplinary research team is utilizing data from the personalized breast cancer screening program to publish important findings that are informing breast imaging practice and research far beyond RUSH.

Our new, state-of-the-art Cancer Center facility in Chicago serves as a hub for services throughout our health system. Our core programs are supported by multi-disciplinary teams from medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, research and bioinformatics, clinical operations, and dedicated clinical and support staff, including patient navigators. This structure allows specialists to more easily consult and see patients based on tumor type or molecular and genomic signatures, combining our outstanding multidisciplinary approach with a data infrastructure that supports this patient-centered care. This integration enables us to make a greater commitment to research, dramatically scaling the effectiveness of clinical trials, and enabling translational research that moves bench to bedside, and bedside to bench.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pay Range: $314,316 – 519,582 

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cybersecurity Operations

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $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:

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology, cybersecurity, and the future of healthcare? Join Rush University Medical Center as our Cybersecurity Application & AI Risk Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical systems and shaping the secure use of artificial intelligence across the organization.

In this highly collaborative and strategic role, you’ll lead the development and execution of cybersecurity risk management programs for Rush’s business applications and AI initiatives. Working closely with leaders across Digital & Information Services, Infrastructure, Privacy, Legal, and Enterprise Risk Management, you’ll ensure that cybersecurity risk is effectively assessed, communicated, and mitigated—aligning with both organizational priorities and evolving regulatory requirements.

You’ll be responsible for performing and standardizing security risk assessments, driving risk visibility through detailed reporting metrics, and guiding teams across the organization on best practices in application and AI security. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the security posture of a leading healthcare institution while staying at the forefront of innovation and compliance.

If you bring expertise in application security, project management, and regulatory standards like HIPAA, and you’re eager to apply that knowledge in a forward-thinking healthcare environment, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact at Rush.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement risk assessment methods for evaluating cyber security in Rush applications and artificial intelligence projects.
• Collect and maintain cyber security risk data on Rush applications and artificial intelligence projects.
• Collaborate with D&IS teams (e.g., Network, Applications, Database, Infrastructure, and Server) and business application teams on risk mitigation strategies for Rush applications and artificial intelligence projects.
• Collaborate with Rush Privacy and Legal to include compliance requirements in risk management for Rush applications and artificial intelligence projects.
• Perform periodic security risk assessments on Rush applications and artificial intelligence projects.
• Prepare periodic reports on Rush’s cyber security risk for applications and artificial intelligence.
• Conduct training and provide guidance for cross-functional technology and business staff on application and artificial intelligence security best practices.
• Stay informed on the latest trends, industry best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving threats in application, artificial intelligence, and healthcare information security.
• Align the application and artificial intelligence risk management program’s compliance with NIST CSF 2.0 through documented control alignments.
• Collaborate with Information Security Compliance Manager to regularly test security compliance for Rush applications and artificial intelligence technologies.
• Create templates and procedure documentation to guide technology owners on program compliance.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in business application information security.
• Strong background in Project Management.
• Experience managing program metrics and regularly reporting program status to leadership.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Provide thought leadership by staying updated on industry best practices and standards to continuously mature the RUSH information security program in alignment with evolving industry benchmarks.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Workable understanding of emerging regulatory frameworks for AI in healthcare.
• At least 1 year of experience in Artificial Intelligence security
• Security and/or GRC Certifications (CISSP, CISA, OCEG).
• One or more certifications in AI technology.

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: Int Med Hematology-OncologyPBC

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: 19.50 - 29.73

Sign-on Bonus: $3,000

Summary:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) required upon hire.
•Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
•Current CPR certification required upon start date.
•Computer skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Sleep Lab PBC

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).

Sign on Bonus: $3,000

Pay Range: 19.50 - 29.73
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 very depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Certified Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration) within six months of hire.
•Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program required (unless hired prior to February 1, 2022).
•Graduates of a Rush Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program are required to obtain Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required within six months of hire.
•Current CPR certification required upon start date.
•Computer skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
• Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
• Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
• Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
• Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
• Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
• Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
• Performs phlebotomy and EK
• Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
• Administers ROPPG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
• Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
• Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician
• Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
• Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
• Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
• Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
• Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
• Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
• Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
• Maintains quality control for equipment.
• Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.

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: PBC Transplant

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM) - Some On-Call needed.

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

Pay Range: $40.75 - $72.94 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Transplant Coordinator RN 2 is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and preparation of patients for organ transplantation and long-term management of patients after transplant. The Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care across multiple areas in order to provide continuity of patient care across settings. This position is also responsible for performing initial assessment of transplant evaluated patients and providing follow-up post-transplant care, which could be performed in hospital or outpatient clinics. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
•Current BLS/CPR certification required.
•Two years of nursing experience required.
•Earned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014. All transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer.
•Analytical ability.
•Ability to use discretion in decision-making within department policies and principles.
•Ability to prioritize clinical issues and case manage a large number of patients in various stages of the transplant process.
•Ability to demonstrate competence and management in the care of people with renal and hepatic failure, diabetes, cardiopulmonary issues, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other disorders related to transplantation.
•Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
•Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
•Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
•The ability to apply knowledge of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)/Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Condition of Participation (CoP) for Transplant Programs, and the Joint Commission governing organ donation and transplantation in the US is required to ensure hospital and transplant program adherence to all regulations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•National certification preferred.
•Two years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
•One year of organ failure/transplant experience preferred.
•Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse preferred.
Physical Demands:
•Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
•Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Ensures the potential transplant recipient has met the solid organ transplant criteria.
•Conducts pre-transplant interviews with prospective transplant patients and families. Interprets eligibility criteria for patients, families, physicians, and outside agencies.
•Prepares and analyzes pre-transplant clinical data and collaborates with other medical personnel in preparation of patients and families for transplantation; obtain medical and social histories.
•Works cooperatively with social work, psychiatry, and patient financial liaisons to assess patient’s psychosocial candidacy including financial concerns.
•Informs patients of the rules and regulation of transplant allocation developed by United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
•Composes written transplant summaries, clinic visit and summaries and letters.
•Autonomously presents the patients' candidacy to the multi-disciplinary team, prepares the patients information for candidacy to medical and surgical team discussion and conscientious for listing patient on the national organ transplant waitlist to receive organ offers.
•Performs on call responsibilities for those patients’ awaiting transplantation.
•Arranges for and communicates about patient admission and history to appropriate team members.
•Shares on-call and weekend responsibilities as assigned, in order to assure Transplant Coordinator coverage after hours and on weekends.
•Reviews and interprets the organ match run to identify the appropriate Rush transplant candidates.
•Presents critical aspects of the organ offers to the Transplant Surgeon focusing on donor history, hospital course, medications and major treatment interventions, laboratory review including serology, and blood type. Requires clarifying communication between the offering Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) and the OPTN to obtain complete clinical, psychosocial, infectious disease, laboratory, and logistical information on the organ donor and specific organ offer. Provides advanced patient selection assistance to the transplant surgeon and assists in reviewing, screening, selecting, and recommending transplant candidates based on organ specific criteria.
•Coordinates the transplant event process which includes patient hospital admission set up, clinical team notification to include surgery, OR, ER, AICU Team, security, etc. Coordinates start times of organ recovery and organ transplant. Coordinates the recovery of the organ to include transportation logistics (ground and air), timing, and retrieval.
•Conducts post-discharge planning and education for transplant patients.
•Compiles and reviews post-discharge data for clinical management of transplant patients.
•Provides telephone consultation and follow-up to support patients and their families.
•Maintains patient status in EMR and UNOS based on guidelines established by UNOS and CMS.
•Assesses, plans, and evaluates interventions for patients in the clinic or remotely.
•Collaborates in the development of protocols and guidelines for patient management.
•Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive patient education programs.
•Participates in the development and execution of quality assurance programs and projects.
•Ensures that the Rush Transplant Program remains in compliance with the National Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), established by the Federal Government.
•May serve as a peer-to-peer coach for onboarding new team members and transplant coordinators.
•Supports planning of and participates in clinical research projects.
•Forms the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) independently and with high level of expertise within the limits of licensure and scope of practice for patients with various states of end stage organ disease and transplantation.
•Provides population management for case load of 100-200 patients.
•Follows Rush University Medical Center and Solid Organ Transplant Program policies, procedures, techniques, and guidelines.
•Creates and maintains appropriate documentation for transplant candidacy and post-transplant follow-up care in accordance with CMS and UNOS requirements, in required timelines.
•Provides required education across the continuum of the transplant process appropriate to the phase of care to transplant candidates, families, and significant others in accordance with CMS and UNOS requirements.
•Reports listing of patients on the waitlist, changes of patient status, time of transplant and follow-up via TIEDI in required timeframes.
•Ensures completion of all transplant evaluation requirements (diagnostic, laboratory and consultative) to be presented at weekly Selection Conferences.
•Prepares, presents, and effectively communicates patient evaluation findings to a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, and ancillary services at weekly Selection Meetings to determine transplant candidacy in accordance with the Solid Organ Transplant Program policies and procedures.
•Participates in survey-readiness and understands and complies with regulatory requirements of planning, regulatory, inspecting agencies, and solid organ transplant policies (Medicare Conditions of Participation; Department of Health Services; Joint Commission; United Network for Organ Sharing).
•Completion of TIEDI form to meet CMS requirements of greater than or equal to 95% completion within specified time frame across the continuum of care.
•Demonstrates ability to dialogue with surveyors effectively. Actively participates in CMS Transplant focused and UNOS surveys, during interviews and patient tracer audits providing evidence to show regulatory requirements are being meet.
•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: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Diag Srvcs-US

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

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

Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 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:
Works closely with the Manager of Medical Imaging and Radiologists to supervise and perform technical procedures in the ultrasound/vascular department. Coordinates with the other departments the day to day activity for routine, portable and invasive patient procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Must be a graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• RDMS.
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Current CPR
• Ability to deal efficiently, ethically, and courteously with all hospital personnel.
• Good verbal and written skills to facilitate communication with the medical and technical personnel.
• Knowledge of both ultrasound and vascular procedures.

Responsibilities:
• Is responsible for the departments’ operational excellence and ensures the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Is responsible for assigning employees work schedules and authorizing changes to schedules in accordance with the hospital and departmental policies.
• Initiates counseling and disciplinary action in a timely and supportive manner.
• Manages the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments, taking into consideration priority of work and skill of employees.
• Demonstrates fiscal accountability for departments operating budgets and resources. Demonstrates the ability to achieve outcomes within the allocated budgets.
• Has the ability to cope with and manage change as well as help others to the same.
• Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem solve ongoing issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates positive communication skills evidenced by effective working relationships.
• Evaluates and maintains the quality of exams produced. Ensures proper performance of the exams using universal precautions techniques.
• Ensure proper orientation and training of new employees within the department.
• Ensures the equipment in the department is maintained in safe and proper working condition.

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: Kidney Transplantation

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: Flat Rate:  $55.65/hr.
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 Organ Placement Clinical Coordinator is a registered nurse trained in the evaluation of deceased donor organ offers, waitlist review and patient selection, donor-recipient matching, informed consent procedures for organ offers and acceptance, and all aspects of the coordination, planning, and follow-up on organ offers, procurement, and transplantation procedures. Ability to apply knowledge of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)/ Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Condition of Participation (CoP) for Transplant Programs, and the Joint Commission governing organ donation and transplantation in the U.S. is required to ensure hospital and transplant program adherence to all regulations.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•BSN or MSN required.
•Current RN licensure required in the state of Illinois.
•At least one year of nursing experience required.
•Analytical ability.
•Communication skills in order to lead and teach.
•Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
•The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data and closely examine specimens, images, or reports.

Responsibilities:
Receives all organ offers through the OPTN/UNOS Donor Net Online Portal. Requires disposition of organ offer to include an acceptance or turn down with refusal codes within 30 minutes of electronic offer.
•Reviews and interprets the organ match run to identify the appropriate Rush recipients, identify when to select recipients from local versus national match-run, identify when offer must by-pass Rush or when Rush has secured local back-up. Understands and communicates effectively waiver information on each import organ, understanding the type of waiver and implications for payment of the organ.
•Presents critical aspects of the organ offers to the Transplant Surgeon focusing on donor history, hospital course, medications and major treatment interventions, laboratory review including serology, and blood type. Requires clarifying communication between the offering Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) and the OPTN to obtain complete clinical, psychosocial, infectious disease, laboratory, and logistical information on the organ donor and specific organ offer.
Provides advanced patient selection assistance to the transplant surgeon and assists in reviewing, screening, selecting, and recommending transplant candidates based on organ specific criteria. Coordinates the transplant event process which includes: patient hospital admission set up, clinical team notification to include surgery, OR, on-call resident, ICU Team, Blood Bank, transplant histology lab, Infectious Disease, etc. Coordinates start times of organ recovery and organ transplant.
•Detailed documentation of all communications and decisions are required on a case worksheet. Coordinates the recovery of the organ to include transportation logistics (ground and air), timing, and retrieval team selection including Surgeon, Preservationist, and Fellow.
•Reviews organ specific information that may impact patient decision making, provides education and answers questions, and obtains patients informed consent to accept a specific offer understanding the risks-benefits. Performs a nursing assessment of potential candidates to determine readiness and medical, psychosocial, and financial suitability to undergo transplantation at time of organ offer. Provides guidance to the transplant team on donor-recipient matching criteria such as infectious disease screening, and other factors critical to the patient pre and perioperative care plan.
•Add patients to the OPTN/UNOS organ transplant waiting list at the request of the Transplant Physician.
Performs nursing assessment by phone and provides directions to patients. Consults with MD/ARNP as clinical protocols determine. Insures pertinent data from transplant event are recorded accurately in the database.
•Will cross train to provide organ preservation coverage as needed to cover transplant center volumes Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities including but not limited to data entry, data abstraction, data analysis, report compilation, QAPI Committee presentations, participation in improvement teams, and waitlist management.
•Role models behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pediatric Cardiology

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Critical Care Outreach

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

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

Pay Range: $46.06 - $74.32 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

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

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
•Baccalaureate degree in nursing,
•3 years of Progressive experience and/or in Critical Care Nursing and leadership experience· Pediatric Intensive Care Experience desired
•Consistent proficient performance at RN 2 position or equivalent experience.
•National Certification.
•ACLS
•Analytical ability.
•Communication skill is required in order to lead and teach.
•Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree in nursing.
Physical Demands:
•Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
•Work requires lifting or carrying objects 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, with appropriate lift equipment
•The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter and retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports is required.
•Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice
•Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
•Participates in unit or organizational shared governance and leadership
•Promotes and supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
•Accountable for activities that lead to excellent patient care outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, and safe care.
•Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes, identifies opportunities for, and participates in performance improvement activities related to capacity management, patient throughput/patient flow and other critical nursing initiatives to meet hospital strategic goals.
•Carry out and promote nursing care that is based on latest research findings and constitutes best practice
•Disseminate evidence-based practice hospital, local, and national level including abstract composition and submission.
Relationship and Caring
•Creates an environment, which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
•Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
•Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
•Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
•Creates, collaborates, and effectively maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines provides a safe environment and promotes quality patient care through adherence to established standards of practice.
•Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and patient education
Critical Thinking
•Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members.
•Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
•Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined by standards of practice.
•Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, data and the medical plan of care.
•Goals for patient are realistic, measurable, and developed in conjunction with the patient/family.
•Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care.
•Plan of care is done in collaboration with the patient/family and members of the multidisciplinary team.
•Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
•Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care and regulatory agency requirements.
•Delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other unlicensed personnel.
•Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients from whom care is provided.
•Assists in transporting critical care patients for diagnostic testing/procedures.
•Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with the health care team.
•Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Technical Expertise
•Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
•Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulation, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
•Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making Utilizes clinical information systems, i.e., Epic, Teletracking to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
•Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills
Leadership
•Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable goals and sustainable programs.
•Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
•Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
•Mentors and coaches nursing staff and creates an environment of professional growth.
•Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions support unit leadership and goals.
•Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit level.
•Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
•Actively seeks opportunities to gain knowledge and advanced clinical and leadership skills

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

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

Shift: Shift 4

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

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

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

SIGN ON BONUS $5,000

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

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

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

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