Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pathology Surgical

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00AM - 2:30PM)

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 - $55.18 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:
Supervises the technical operations of the laboratory, including resource and personnel management. 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. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and resolving process issues that affect the laboratory's ability to perform laboratory testing. Serves as an expert within the assigned field of responsibility. Instructs students, residents, new employees, and their direct reports. Evaluates their performance within established deadlines. Participates in presenting case studies or in-services. 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:
•CLIA QUALIFICATION FOR TESTING
•Education: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in relevant science required
•A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the specific laboratory discipline the role oversees is required. Certain laboratory specialties may necessitate more stringent certification criteria. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a proven track record of leading projects, implementing programs, and serving as a subject matter expert within a laboratory setting.
•Certification from nationally recognized certifying agency required. Eligibility as determined by ASCP and/or AMT requirements. Some laboratory disciplines may require more stringent certification criteria.
•Acceptable credentials (can vary depending on the laboratory section):
oMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) via the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
oMedical Technologist (MT) via the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
oBlood Bank (BB) via the ASCP
oChemistry (C) via the ASCP
oCytogenetics (CG) via the ASCP
oCytotechnologist (CT) via the ASCP
oHematology (H) via the ASCP
oMicrobiology (M) via the ASCP
oMolecular Biology (MB) via the ASCP
oTechnologist in HLA (CHT) or Specialist in HLA (CHS) via ACHI
oHistotechnologist (HTL) via the ASCP
•Communicates well, both orally and in writing. Determines what information is important and what should be communicated, how, to whom, and when. Practices Emotional Intelligence when communicating with others. Able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathically. Demonstrates the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master of Science degree in relevant discipline preferred
Physical Demands:
•Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment. Able to lift 20 pounds and perform repetitive motions. Works in laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Job Components
• Fulfills all the job components for testing personnel whom they will supervisor; These may be an MLS, MLT, CT, HT, HTL, or other role(s), laboratory areas aligning to the credentials listed below.
Policy Compliance
• Understands and enforces departmental and institutional policies and practices.
•Writes, reviews, and updates departmental policies and procedures as mandated by accrediting or regulatory standards.
Workflow monitoring
•Monitors, regulates, and adjusts workflows to ensure needed tasks are completed on time.
•Demonstrates ability to recognize quality control values and respond appropriately to outliers, be a technical resource person, recognize instrument/ assay problems, and maintain technical proficiency.
•Responds to clinician inquiries timely, thoroughly, and respectfully.
Process Improvement
•Recognizes situations that require process improvement.
• Proficient in the use of process improvement tools (e.g. Fishbone diagrams, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
•Responds to Safety Events and complaints in a timely manner. Investigates and determines if the event is a person or system issue.
•Applies Just Culture algorithms when the event is determined to be a person issue. Encourages staff to identify areas for process improvement and submit Safety Events to document unsafe situations.
Financial and Administrative – will be responsible for any combination of the following;
•Monitors expenses and assists in the investigation of budget variance reports.
•Provides input on the capital and operational budgets; gathers and analyzes data to produce needed information.
•Writes reports and memos.
•Prepares and conducts staff meetings.
•Orders and maintains appropriate inventory of supplies.
•Writes and conducts employee evaluations at least twice a year; more frequently if needed.
•Prepares staff schedules to minimize the use of over-time and staff burnout.
•Oversees validation and implementation of new equipment.
•Conducts employee discipline with managerial oversight.
•Participates in the development of Employee Engagement initiatives.
•Implements Employee Engagement initiatives.
•Conducts employment interviews and participates in the selection of new employees.
•Ensures the work area is maintained in a safe and uncluttered environment.
•Serves as a backup for the manager in their absence.
•Maintains inspection readiness.

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: HB Commercial Billing-Collect

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

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

Summary:
Responsible for assisting the Denial Management team with various duties including understanding the denial, maintaining a filing system from various payers for record management, reviewing denial data from our all payers for accuracy of information and writing appeal letters as needed. Exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
HS Diploma
• 2 years’ experience in a healthcare environment.
• General knowledge of the healthcare field.
• Working knowledge of Epic.
• Advanced knowledge of the review process for commercial payers and government review agencies.
• Strong computer, interpersonal and mathematical skills.
• Technical aptitude with the ability to quickly gain proficiency with relevant computer applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities:
1. Writes standard appeal letters to Managed Care payers and submit charts when needed with these appeals. Works with Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital departments as needed to obtain any missing information.
2. Maintains thorough understanding of medical policies and applies them to current denial situations. Attends payer meetings as needed.
3. Contacts physician offices and works with their staff to identify rationale and resolve denials.
4. Manages assigned work queues in Epic. Assigns cases to denial management representatives as needed.
5. Acts as the first point of contact for resolution of escalated issues internally. Escalates issues to manager or payers as needed.
6. Documents activity in all HCF systems with narratives of action taken.
7. Serves key role as mentor and trainer to other denial management representatives and other sections of Healthcare Finance as needed.
8. Denial Avoidance / Payment delay management.
9. Identifies trends and assists with developing process improvements.
10. Collaborates with other Healthcare Finance members when technical issues arise.
11. Creates BDC records in Epic.
12. Demonstrates contributions to financial goals reflected by suggested process improvements.
13. Identifies and prints the needed medical records in Epic.
14. Willingness to engage in continual education and training in the subject field.
15. Participates in educational activities.
16. May lead and direct work of others; assists with training new staff as needed.
17. Maintains strictest confidentiality.
18. Performs special projects as assigned by the Director of Revenue 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: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diag Srvcs-X-Ray

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

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

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

Pay Range: $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:
Provides quality patient care in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Applies knowledge of the modality to produce quality diagnostic images. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures including complying with all Rush University Medical Center Customer Service Standards. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Formal training in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
•Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.
•Registry or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
•Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment.
•Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
•Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
•LEVEL 1JC (Job #2381): Radiography registry - Proficient in basic X-ray exams.
•LEVEL 2JC (Job #2383): Proficient in 2 modalities: Meets Level 1 requirements AND proficient in OPERATING ROOM X-RAY OR GI-FLUORO OR ECG OR PHLEBOTOMY OR CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR.
•LEVEL 3JC (Job #2386): Proficient in 3 modalities; meets Level 2 requirements AND proficient in OPERATING ROOM X-RAY OR GI-FLUORO OR ECG OR PHLEBOTOMY OR CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR.
•LEVEL 4JC (Job #3383): Proficient in 4 modalities; meets Level 3 requirements AND proficient in OPERATING ROOM X-RAY OR GI-FLUORO OR ECG OR PHLEBOTOMY OR CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR.
Physical Demands:
•Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary.
•Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Responsibilities:
1. Provides quality patient care as defined by departmental and Age Specific standards of care.
2. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
3. Follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.
4. Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
5. Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
6. Has a working knowledge of the imaging systems, Radiology Information System and PACS.
7. Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.
8. Follows work and patient schedules.
9. Assist Radiologist in the performance of procedures.
10. Handles, administers and documents medications under the supervision of a radiologist and following the guidelines of the Rush Pharmacy and technical licensure.
11. Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
12. Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure.
13. Maintains licensure/registry status as determined by state or regulatory bodies.
14. Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diag Srvcs Medical Physics

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $72.00 - $120.96 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
General Summary: The successful candidate will provide clinical, regulatory, and technical instrumentation support for diagnostic imaging equipment (including but not limited to DX, RF, and MG modalities) under the supervision of a board certified medical physicist. The candidate will assist in meeting the requirements of general daily operations and complying with regulatory and accrediting body requirements. In addition, the candidate will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications:
•MS, or PhD, degree in Medical Physics, or with a background in Physics, Engineering or related discipline
•Knowledge and expertise of radiological physics, computer data analysis, diagnostic imaging equipment, and interest in clinical service and instrumentation quality control of diagnostic imaging equipment
Physical Requirements:
•The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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•Frequently able to wear 0.5 mm lead equivalent apron for a period of 4 hours.
•Frequently able to lift phantoms weighing up to 50 pounds.
•Frequently able to work standing for prolonged periods of time.
•Frequently able to visualize image artifacts in clinical images.
•Frequently perform activities that require stooping, bending and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the day.
•Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
•Frequently able to use all types of vision for moving medical equipment and visualizing image artifacts in clinical images.

Responsibilities:
•Support of acceptance and ongoing testing of diagnostic imaging equipment
•Reviewing quality assurance of diagnostic imaging equipment
•Supporting the clinical operation of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
•Maintaining compliance to relevant regulations and accreditation requirements
•Contributing to clinical research
•Providing training and education to physicians and technologists

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diagnostic Imaging Prep

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

Shift: Rotating

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

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

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

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

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
-Formal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) training and certification is required.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good typing skills.
-Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
-Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism while working in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
-Should have experience with computerized office systems, medical records documentation, patient confidentiality regulations, and medical terminology.
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus.
-Competency in IV starts.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
-Some Anatomy / Physiology understanding preferred.
Physical Demands:
-Position requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, assisting patients onto x-ray table, pushing carts, gurneys, wheelchairs, large radiographic equipment and accessory equipment.
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
-Provides basic care needs of the patients while in Diagnostic Services Department in support of the Nurse or Technologist.
-Escort patients, as needed, to and from various modalities in a manner that supports efficient utilization of departmental resources.
-Performs and processes ECGs and application of Cardiac Monitors.
-Performs Point of Care (POC) tests and documents results in EPIC.
-Has general knowledge of the equipment that may accompany patients to 3 Tower.
-Has knowledge of and ability to prep patients for diagnostic exams and procedures.
-Performs IV starts and/or phlebotomy as determined by MD protocol using the technique defined by RUMC policy and under the direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist supervising the diagnostic exam.
-Performs Visual Field exams on inpatient population.
-Obtain baseline vitals, document them in EPIC and notify the appropriate (tech/nurse)
-Responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment and for the wellbeing and safety of the patients under their care as well as that of family members and/or visitors within the Diagnostic Services area.
-Report any incidents, accidents, or inconveniences involving patients to the Tech/Nurse on duty as well as the Department and be prepared to file a full and detailed incident report as needed.
-Monitor patients for contrast reaction, distress and hypoglycemia; notify Radiologist with any concerns.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diagnostic Imaging Prep

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

Shift: Rotating

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00 AM - 10:30 PM)

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

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

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

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
-Formal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) training and certification is required.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good typing skills.
-Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
-Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and be able to maintain a high degree of professionalism while working in a high-volume, high-stress environment.
-Should have experience with computerized office systems, medical records documentation, patient confidentiality regulations, and medical terminology.
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus.
-Competency in IV starts.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
-Some Anatomy / Physiology understanding preferred.
Physical Demands:
-Position requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, assisting patients onto x-ray table, pushing carts, gurneys, wheelchairs, large radiographic equipment and accessory equipment.
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
-Provides basic care needs of the patients while in Diagnostic Services Department in support of the Nurse or Technologist.
-Escort patients, as needed, to and from various modalities in a manner that supports efficient utilization of departmental resources.
-Performs and processes ECGs and application of Cardiac Monitors.
-Performs Point of Care (POC) tests and documents results in EPIC.
-Has general knowledge of the equipment that may accompany patients to 3 Tower.
-Has knowledge of and ability to prep patients for diagnostic exams and procedures.
-Performs IV starts and/or phlebotomy as determined by MD protocol using the technique defined by RUMC policy and under the direction of the Radiologist/Cardiologist supervising the diagnostic exam.
-Performs Visual Field exams on inpatient population.
-Obtain baseline vitals, document them in EPIC and notify the appropriate (tech/nurse)
-Responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment and for the wellbeing and safety of the patients under their care as well as that of family members and/or visitors within the Diagnostic Services area.
-Report any incidents, accidents, or inconveniences involving patients to the Tech/Nurse on duty as well as the Department and be prepared to file a full and detailed incident report as needed.
-Monitor patients for contrast reaction, distress and hypoglycemia; notify Radiologist with any concerns.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: SBO Enterprise Services

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

Shift: Shift 1 - Hybrid 

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

Summary:
The Cash Poster Financial Services Representative 2 works within the Revenue Cycle reporting to the Supervisor of Cash Applications. This individual is responsible for reviewing and processing all forms of payments to patient accounts in a timely and accurate manner, this includes governmental and non-governmental insurance payments and Single Billing Office (SBO) patient payments.
The Cash Poster FSR 2 will be required to investigate and resolve all payer specific variances including provider level adjustments such as interest and overpayment recovery payments and observe and report payer trends to management. Cash Poster will be required to meet all productivity and quality measures along with precise reconciliation of all forms of payments. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Preferred Experience:
•Knowledge of EPIC applications
•Knowledge of managed care contracts
•Knowledge of Healthcare Finance Revenue Cycle
•Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word applications
•Strong organizational and team building skills
•Analytical and mathematical skills
•Multi-tasking ability preferred with strong time management skills
•Demonstrate resourcefulness while performing day to day job duties along with being able to adapt to changing situations with ease and speed
Competencies
•Must be able to observe insurance and patient payment trends and report specifics to manager
•Ability to analyze all forms of Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross explanation of benefits
•Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy

Responsibilities:
•Accurately post hospital billing or physician billing insurance payments and SBO self-pay patient payments received via electronic funds transfer (EFT) or lockbox. This would include but is not limited to self-assigning batches according to preestablish payer rotation calendar, ensure that batches created in EPIC have accuracy focused on deposit date, appropriate payment source, payment code, payer plan, allowed amounts and remit codes when applicable.
•Demonstrate the ability of interpreting complex payer adjudications against gross charges, denied charges and determine next responsible party.
•Ensure all banking partner daily deposits for ACH and lockbox have been recorded into monthly and daily logs. User is also responsible for recording and processing of any 3rd party vendor files converting paper EOBs to electronic remittance advise (ERA) and resolve any record balancing, unmatched EOBs and monitor virtual credit cards.
•Ensure that all deposits via Cashier Office have been recorded and properly monitored for posting.
•Ensure all commercial electronic 835 remittance files sent by our HB or PB clearinghouses are delivered to our internal RUSH FTP server for processing. Users must also work on ensuring all the necessary reconciliation & balancing is intact for all incoming remittance checks tied to each ERA/835 payer file.
•Identify, create and timely resolve special projects to reduce undistributed cash and reconciliation variances.
•Ensure all collections agency payments have been received monthly and posted promptly.
•Track lost or misdirected payments by making phone call to insurance payers, clearing houses and other RUSH Revenue Cycle departments and when necessary, involve General Accounting and Treasury teams.
•Knowledge of HB and PB insurance payment manual posting and electronic 835/ERA.
•Communicate effectively with peers and internal and external customers.
•Assist manager and supervisor in resolving unclaimed cash, chargebacks, and non-sufficient funds banking notices.
•Provide feedback to management with regards to payer portals and report opportunities for electronic deposits (EFT) and electronic remittance advice (ERA) enrollments to reduce manual posting.
•Occasionally assist supervisor with peer-to-peer review of existing and new process workflows.
•Meet yearly process improvement ideas submissions.
•Other duties as assigned by management.
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED equivalent is necessary. College coursework in accounting, finance or office technologies preferred
•Three years of revenue cycle experience with focus on cash posting applications for hospital and professional billing
•Demonstrate knowledge of Revenue Cycle operations including but not limited to governmental and commercial payer guidelines and billing requirements.
•Must have ability to easily understand and comprehend healthcare financial banking reconciliation workflows, transaction types: wires, ACH/EFT, etc.
•Experience with EDI & 835/ERA, clearinghouses, and payer portals.
•Well versed in MS Office products.
•Participation in training sessions to maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving health care policy changes.
•Minimum two years Epic experience with expertise in hospital and professional billing payment posting including manual and electronic remittance.
•Participation in training sessions to maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving heath care policy changes.

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: 9 Kellogg - Adult Gen Med Unit

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: $48.07 - $83.16 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) functions as an advanced generalist providing and managing care for patients, individuals, families, and communities in the microsystem. The CNL is a point of care expert clinician, outcomes manager, client advocate, educator, information manager, system analyst/risk anticipator, team lead, professional, and lifelong learner. The CNL collaborates with nursing leadership and the healthcare team, and serves as guardian of care, coordinator for the improvement of patient care outcomes, and resource in the management of clinically complex patients. The CNL provides insight regarding the microsystem for collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on macrosystem processes and outcomes. The CNL and CNS roles intersect at the point of patient care delivery with the shared goal of facilitating safe, quality, cost-effective care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Current State of Illinois Professional Registered Nurse licensure
•Graduate degree in nursing
•oNational certification as Clinical Nurse Leader required upon hire unless candidate is currently enrolled in Rush University’s GEM Nursing Program.
Candidates enrolled in this program must successfully complete the program and earn their CNL certification.
•Two years relevant nursing experience
•BLS; other emergency cardiovascular care certifications as pertinent to practice area.
•Current evidence-based clinical practice and expertise.
•Demonstrated track record of success in participating in/leading microsystem quality initiatives.
•Demonstrated professional and effective communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written), time management, and interpersonal skills.
•Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to make sound judgments and to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition and positively influence the patient/customer
•Basic computer skills, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
•Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize an electronic medical record.
•Demonstrates population-specific clinical knowledge utilizing current literature and research, updating knowledge with any new evidence relative to role in direct patient care and in other elements of Clinical Nurse Leader role.
•Synthesizes quantitative and qualitative evidence for critical thinking and decision making to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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

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

Location: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department: Oncology Infusion Services

Work Type: Restricted Part-Time (0. 1 FTE)

Work Schedule: 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: $52.50 per hour

Summary:
The Oncology Infusion RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence-based interventions. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group. a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations: i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment. ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.

• All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Maintain current BLS certification. ACLS strongly recommended.
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification OR commitments to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
•Minimum one year of nursing experience required.
• 1 year Oncology experience preferred.
Emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Epic and Beacon experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required in order to lead and teach.
•Analytical and possesses 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.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Ambulatory oncology experience.
• Ambulatory and infusion experience.
•National certification preferred.

Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and 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.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Interventions
• Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision-making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.

Relationships and Caring
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
•Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.

Critical Thinking
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.

Technical Expertise
•Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

Leadership
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
•Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Continue to contribute to a positive patient outcome by providing expert assistance with critical procedures for patients.
• Administer medications, treatments and provide extensive patient/family education.
• Provide guidance and support and direct workflow of clinical staff.

Department Specific Job Responsibilities:
•Coordinate and provide sensitive medical and primary nursing care for patients with hematological-oncological diagnoses.
•Provide infusion support that may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy blood products and supportive medications.
•Provides urgent symptom management support to the patient requiring escalation of care.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Finance

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 AM)

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

Pay Range: $114,732 - $146,286
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 assisting with all aspects of tax compliance, planning, audits, controls, and accounting compliance for Rush System for Health (RSH) and its affiliates. The manager will work with operations, legal, finance, taxing authorities, and others to identify issues, implement strategies, and ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance for the system. The manager will oversee and manage all tax reporting, tax accounting reporting, and outside tax audits while limiting risk to RSH. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in U.S. taxation, preferably in the hospital or healthcare sector.
• 3 to 5 years of experience preparing federal and state 990s and 990-Ts.
• Highly proficient in the use of Excel spreadsheets and other accounting software.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, including the willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines, especially during high-pressure periods.
• Expertise in tax, including current tax reporting rules and U.S. GAAP.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax issues.
• Experience with internal control procedures to ensure compliance.
• Ability to manage projects, establish processes, and take initiative.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, decision-making, and technical skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and train staff.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• CPA
• 7-10 years of U.S. Big Four Accounting Firm tax experience.
• Experience with K-1 Unrelated Business Income and International (926; 8865; 5471) reporting.

Responsibilities:
Tax Compliance

• Prepare work papers and supporting schedules for Federal (990, 990-T, 1120, 720, 4720, 1042) and State (990-Ts, IL-1120, IL-ST-1, STAX-300-HC) tax return filings for review by third-party tax compliance service providers.
• Manage the relationship with key tax compliance services providers and their performance.
• Interact with management of Accounts Payable, Payroll, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Community Health Improvement, and Government Relations to gather needed information for the tax return filings.
• Reconcile the tax liability account monthly to ensure adequate accruals for tax obligations and tax consultant payables.
• Provide timely responses and resolutions to income tax inquiries, notices, and issues originating from but not limited to third-party tax service providers, internal departments, customers, and taxing authorities.
• Compile tax-related audit workpapers for the annual financial audit.
• Prepare sales and use tax filings.
• Understanding of student and nonresident alien tax requirements.
• Develop, streamline, and implement policies, procedures, controls, and worksheets to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in preparing tax returns.
• Research and advise on new or changing tax regulations that may impact the business and other internal activities.
• Recognize complex technical issues, research appropriate conclusions, and apply authority to support conclusions.
• Continue to develop industry expertise and stay abreast of industry news; contribute to staff development by sharing industry knowledge.

Strategic Tax

• Provide guidance to operating units in reviewing activities that may be subject to tax.
• Analyze tax implications of potential business decisions.
• Development and implementation of tax planning strategies with management and executive leadership.
• Evaluate and implement strategy with acquisitions and mergers involving partnerships and potential targets, including legal entity formation and tax due diligence.

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: Liver Transplantation

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $50.45/hour Flat Rate
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: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML Specimen Acquisition

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (1:00:00 AM - 11:59:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.75 - $21.07 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Phlebotomist obtains blood specimens from patients by the invasive procedure of venipuncture. Once proficient in adult and geriatric venipuncture and with additional training, the phlebotomist performs skin puncture on neonates, skin puncture or venipuncture on children and adolescents. The phlebotomist is a liaison between the physician and Rush Medical Laboratories. The phlebotomist (Laboratory Liaison Technician) is responsible for collecting specimens for routine, timed and STAT collections. The phlebotomist interacts and communicates with physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and other members of the health care team. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• High School graduate.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent certification.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
Physical Demands:
• Works throughout the Medical Center's patient care areas and laboratories.
• Frequent exposure to potentially infectious diseases and body fluids.
• Work requires bending, standing and walking for the majority of the workday.

Responsibilities:
•Suggests and develops new ideas and approaches in the workplace. Exhibits adaptability and willingness to change.
•Creates constructive relationships to achieve mutually positive clinical, or service outcomes with peers, management, customers, and other RUMC departments.
•Responds promptly to pages.
•Volunteers to help others complete work when time permits.
•Reports back to the laboratory for further assignment when assigned work is complete.
•Verifies patient identification according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) all of the time. Identifies and labels specimens according to SOP all of the time.
•Collects specimens according to laboratory requirements. Acquires specimens using proper phlebotomy technique.8. Has a positive effect on others including the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships. Inspires good will, cooperation, trust, and mutual respect among a wide range of people.
•Acts as a resource person to others for technical questions.
•Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the technical tasks (for example, obtaining timed collections when due, using appropriate site for specimen collection, understands order of draw for specimen collections, and proper scheduling/ordering of various specimen collections).
•Attends and documents the division's required hours of continuing education.
•Helps train students and new employees. Completes training checklists within established deadlines.
•Organization and Prioritization of Work15. Collects timed specimens within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Sends specimens via pneumatic tube to laboratory within 45 minutes of collection for routine collections; within 10 minutes for timed collections. Checks soiled utility rooms for specimens at the end of each sweep.
•Keeps work area, phlebotomy cart, and personal appearance, neat, clean, and organized.
•Stocks supplies at the appropriate level and does not overstock supplies. Replenishes supplies at the end of the shift.
•Notifies appropriate personnel (supervisor, physician, and nurse) of problems or unusual situations encountered, for example, missed collections and patient unavailability, promptly. Attempts to resolve problems thoroughly before reporting to a supervisor.
•Performs LIS order entry correctly. Double checks orders in computer versus requisition to avoid mistakes and order omissions.
•Performs specimen accessioning and specimen processing. Advises physicians and nurses on how to order and schedule specimen collections in Clinical Provider Order Entry (CPOE).
•Documents on the clipboard (NCC) and collection set labels for missed or delayed draws with rare exception.
•Collections, Cancels and reschedules laboratory orders via communication with ordering physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse. Cancels and documents the same in LIS. Clears collection pending report at the end of shift.
•Participates willingly when asked to participate in special projects or events, for example health screenings and medical student phlebotomy training classes. Gathers data or examples of orders or specimen collections for recurrent problems, for example order modification process for CPOE/EPIC orders.
•Acts as "tech-in- charge for specified periods of time. Oversee operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example a supervisor or director, and does so.

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