Location: Aurora, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Peds Copley Specialty - Office

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:45:00 AM - 4:15:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $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:
Performs clinic activities including answering telephones, patient and visitor reception, administrative office duties, and Health Information Management responsibilities. The employee who holds this position exemplifies the Rush Mission, Vision and Values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including compliance with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service and Performance Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to patient health information and protection of confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize EPIC efficiently.
• Ability to sit for several hours each day and remain professional and calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the EPIC scheduling test with 3 attempts, within 45 days of completion of training.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations as needed. Schedule locations and shift times will vary given business needs.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Medical office experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Performs a variety of office functions including the retrieval and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, filing, stocking of supplies, and preparation and dissemination of clinic correspondence and completion of Epic Administrative In-Box as directed.
2.Accesses EPIC to retrieve referrals, orders and other documentation. Assists patients with Release of Information requests.
3.Maintains and retrieves medical records per HIM and office protocol.
4.Addresses patient calls efficiently and courteously. Takes accurate, clear and concise messages that provide sufficient information for the clinical staff and/or receiving party to effectively handle the issue/request.
5.Schedules, cancels and/or reschedules patient appointments, as assigned. Places reminder calls or sends information to patients in advance of their appointment per office policy.
6.Appropriately transfers patients to pre-registration for insurance verification.
7.Prepares and disseminates patient letters and other correspondence from EPIC.
8.Problem solves issues by seeking out the appropriate resources.
9.Works collaboratively as part of the medical practice team.
10.Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Oakbrook Multispecialty-Office

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

Shift: Shift 8

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

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

Pay Range: $41.44 - $67.44 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 Practice Administrator manages the administrative, financial, and operational activities of clinical practice site(s). The Practice Administrator provides administrative leadership to the executive team, medical faculty, and staff in formulating and implementing organizational goals and objectives. This position is directly responsible for daily administrative aspects of the practices' clinical activities, related outpatient operations, budgets, finances, marketing, and public relations. Manages the implementation, direction, and policy development in areas of finance (revenue/expense management), professional fee billing, and general facility operations. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of relevant healthcare, hospital, or patient care delivery experience required. Prior experience working in an academic medical center preferred.
• Prior people management experience strongly preferred.
• Strategic leadership and business plan development experience.
• Ability to drive departmental growth and market share.
• Ability to anticipate problems/issues in a complex environment and mitigate the impact on the department.
• Strong communicator with ability to influence providers and staff.
• Able to develop trust and credibility with staff and providers.
• Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities:
• Provides department leadership to achieve RUMC and RUMG strategic priorities, goals, and change initiatives. Influences the development and implementation of short and long-term strategic plans for the Department. Develops long-term strategic & operational staffing plan.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians, departmental providers, administrative, academic, clinical, and research leaders regarding operational, marketing, and strategic issues.
• Translates goals into actionable business tactics that are aligned with the strategic plans of the department, the medical group, the hospital, and the medical center.
• Engages physicians in a manner that supports best clinical practices and promotes effective management of clinical and financial resources.
• Identifies industry opportunities and threats and recommends strategies to address. Consults with colleagues for best practices and industry trends. Determines the value/cost benefit of resource investments for future growth of the service line.
• Initiates proposals for improved market position, patient experience, operational efficiency, and patient safety with input from department leadership. Oversees clinical, business, and academic operations including implementation and adherence to policies and procedures, patient experience, safety, and quality goals.
• Monitors key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, and financial reports at a departmental and individual level to ensure the data and that the department remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals. Provide feedback to department leadership and faculty for any potential corrective actions.
• Partners with department leadership to support achievement of provider goals, research study success, and appropriate resident and student experience. Tracks and reports physician driven revenue and expenses.
• Provides oversight of staff and faculty including compliance with ICARE values, department, RUMG and RUMC procedures and workflows, and completion of performance review process, on-boarding/off-boarding, credentialing and re-credentialing.
• Participate in the physician recruitment and pro-forma development process.
• Responsible for hiring strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix. Monitors staff recruitment, talent development, and performance management.
• Monitors staffing metrics including turnover, key retention indicators, and orientation practices.
• Structures work environment that is supportive of a highly engaged and effective work force. Monitors physician and employee engagement and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.
• Encourage employees to understand Rush goals and industry trends by attending town hall meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Identifies opportunities to expand employees' professional knowledge and responsibilities and supports their career aspirations.
• Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to understand their work issues and concerns and to build their understanding of Rush and the department.
• Ensures financial performance of department is consistent with institutional practices and budget expectations. Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budget for the department.
• Partners with department leadership in monitoring trends and underlying patient experience issues and institutes Practice changes to resolve problems. Monitors and addresses patient experience feedback.
• Ensures safe work environment and creates an environment that puts patient at center of practice.
• Participates in institutional quality assurance or quality assessment programs.
• May ensure that patient issues/complaints are properly resolved as applicable.
• Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence, and other regulatory body requirements.
• Understands and effectively uses EPIC, and other systems and software databases to achieve goals.
• Implements policies, practices, and standards that model and reinforce the Rush mission, vision and values as well as the patient centered/patient first care model. Advocates a culture of Inclusion.

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: 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: $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: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Patient Transport Services

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

Shift: Shift 2

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

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

Pay Range: $18.20 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:
Transporting patients and patient-related items throughout the hospital complex. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Respond to a Dr. Code Blue/Delivering Blood Gases (Main- House, Professional Building, Academic Facility and Johnston R. Bowman, which is about two (2) blocks).
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and have excellent patient contact/customer skills.
• Physically able to constantly push stretcher and/or wheelchair patients; on foot majority of the work day.
• Must be able to walk at a fast pace and sometimes run, in a life and death situation, which are as follows:
• Transporting Emergency Room patients via stretchers.
• Transporting patients via stretcher to and from JRB
• Transporting patients via wheelchair/stretcher up and down inclines.
• Using the stairs depending on the emergency request.
• Pushing a large emergency crash cart (approximately 200 lbs.) from the Pharmacy Department to the emergency site.

Responsibilities:
•To maintain self in appearance and attitude in a professional manner.
•To function under pressure when interacting with patients, co-workers, etc. under difficult situations without been offended.
•To follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
•Train new Transport Specialists on all aspects of the jobs; e.g. how to use and accept job assignments from Patient Tracking via telephone (refer to Patient Tracking Guidelines), how to record their job assignments, body mechanics, how to properly use various pieces of equipment (i.e. beds, stretchers / wheel- chairs, I-meds, oxygen, etc.), how to transport patients up and down inclines as well as getting on and off the elevators, procedures on the units/departments, monitoring work assignments, etc.
•Assist in evaluating new wheelchairs and stretchers to be purchased to transport patients.
•Transport patients, hospital records, and other materials throughout the institution.
•Physically move patients on and off transport equipment. Assist the patient care units/departments staff with transferring patients to and from beds to HTS wheelchairs/stretchers.
•Check the gauge of the Oxygen Tank (02) to make sure it is full, when transporting patients on oxygen to their exams. Provides back-up assistance for the Doorman to transport outpatients, to and from the Professional Building.
•Escort discharged patients with their belongings to the Credit Office when requested by the units to pick up their personal items from the vault.
•Transport deceased patients on the cadaver cart to the morgue.
•Accompany the undertaker and/or police personnel upon request to the morgue to release deceased patients.
•Per Medical Records, transport deceased patients to the receiving dock (deceased patients are never to be left unattended) to be picked up by the Police personnel.
•Transport the deceased patients to the Viewing Room.
•Respond to Dr. Code pages with crash carts and remain until completed.
•Make up stretchers with clean linen as needed. Strip stretchers of soiled linen and place soiled linen in proper laundry pickup stations.
•Deliver wheelchairs and stretchers to the units/departments when requested.
•Transport blood product requisitions to various areas when the tube station is out of service.
•Transport blood bank pickup slips (when tube station is out of service) from the units, to Blood Center and return blood to patient care nursing unit's staff.
•Transport patient's belongings as directed.
•Deliver wheelchairs/stretchers that are in need of repair and/or cleaning to the storage areas (005 Pavilion (wheelchairs only), room 415 Jones and 909 Jelke).
•HTS wheelchairs/stretchers are not to be left unattended in hallways, on the units, by Elevators, etc.; unattended wheelchairs/stretchers are placed in the designated storage areas, when not used to transport patients (005 Pavilion( wheelchairs only), 415 Jones and 909 Jelke).
•Alert the Security Department when unusual occurrences are observed.
•Attend meetings when requested.
•Perform related duties 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: 14 E Tower-BMT-Heme Oncology

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Urology PBC POB

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $37.50 - $62.21 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 Ambulatory RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Ambulatory RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence based interventions. The Ambulatory 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:
• Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned.
• At least one year 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.
• Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
• Current CPR Certification.
• 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.
- A specialty certification may be required for certain departments within 12 months of hire.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• National Certification.
Physical Demands:
• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Ability to 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:
1.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 patient experience and outcomes.
2.Implements a plan of care that incorporates the unique characteristics of patients, families, groups and communities. (Cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age educational and psychosocial).
3.Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect. Collaborates and communicates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
4.Utilizes resources to effectively resolve conflict and improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment.
5.Coordinates care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of all appropriate health services and community resources across the care continuum.
6.Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.
7.Communicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers.
8.Participates in and contributes to system and clinic based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence based activities that improve patient care and outcomes.
9.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.
10.Applies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families.
11.Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications.
12.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
13.Recognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation.
14.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
15.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum. Critically analyzes patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
16.Establish regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18.Considers factors related to resources utilization when delivering care to patients and families.
19.Supports clinic goals and change initiatives and participates in nursing shared governance.
20.Collaborates with other clinic personnel to ensure task completion to consistently optimize patient outcomes.
21.Provides education to staff and/or students in the clinic.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pathology Surgical

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

Shift: Shift 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: Neurosurgery - Clinic

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: $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:
Performs clinic activities including answering telephones, patient and visitor reception, administrative office duties, and Health Information Management responsibilities. The employee who holds this position exemplifies the Rush Mission, Vision and Values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including compliance with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service and Performance Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity to patient health information and protection of confidentiality.
• Ability to utilize EPIC efficiently.
• Ability to sit for several hours each day and remain professional and calm under stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt to change and be flexible.
• Employees hired into this role must successfully pass the EPIC scheduling test with 3 attempts, within 45 days of completion of training.
• Ability to travel to offsite locations as needed. Schedule locations and shift times will vary given business needs.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Medical office experience.

Responsibilities:
1.Performs a variety of office functions including the retrieval and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, filing, stocking of supplies, and preparation and dissemination of clinic correspondence and completion of Epic Administrative In-Box as directed.
2.Accesses EPIC to retrieve referrals, orders and other documentation. Assists patients with Release of Information requests.
3.Maintains and retrieves medical records per HIM and office protocol.
4.Addresses patient calls efficiently and courteously. Takes accurate, clear and concise messages that provide sufficient information for the clinical staff and/or receiving party to effectively handle the issue/request.
5.Schedules, cancels and/or reschedules patient appointments, as assigned. Places reminder calls or sends information to patients in advance of their appointment per office policy.
6.Appropriately transfers patients to pre-registration for insurance verification.
7.Prepares and disseminates patient letters and other correspondence from EPIC.
8.Problem solves issues by seeking out the appropriate resources.
9.Works collaboratively as part of the medical practice team.
10.Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cancer Service Line - Office

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: $63.10 - $106.01 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 Service Line Administrator (SLA) is responsible for overseeing program development across multiple sites of practice in the Rush system and all disciplines in the disease groups. The SLA is responsible for leading the development of the service lines strategic plans across all missions (e.g. highest quality care, research, growth, access, and people). As the value stream manager, this position leads collaborations with all disease group stake holders to ensure patients receive the most effective, efficient, safest, and highest value service across the continuum of care. This role also develops and maintains knowledge of critical events that could impact scientific, regulatory, and other oncology practice changes in the industry.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree in related area (hospital administration, public health, business administration) is required.
•Minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing cancer programs, with a record of maintaining medical care excellence and achieving performance and financial goal

Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Willing and able to support the mission of RUMC
•Demonstrated marketing capability, financial and analytic skills and business acumen necessary to assume responsibility for the Cancer Clinical Service Program at RUMC
•Experience with marketing and public relations strategy, financial planning specifically budget and capital planning
•Ability to interact, with and support the activities of a highly qualified, dedicated physician faculty, consulting and primary care physicians, as individuals to support a sophisticated Cancer Center
•Ability to promote increased utilization of services through business development and to develop, present, implement, manage, and maintain meaningful and effective programs/services
•Understanding of and appreciation for the culture and environment associated with managing a sophisticated program in a rapidly growing, highly competitive, market
•Ability to lead and manage people including selecting, developing, motivating and retaining people to meet clinical, financial and service objectives
•Evidence of a management style which emphasizes collegiality, teamwork, participation and communication
•Leadership skills characterized as one who possesses 1) broad vision of the future of the health care industry, 2) assertiveness in presenting and selling ideas 3) sensitivity to the values and expectations of sponsors, medical staff, board, management, employee, patient, investor and community constituencies.
•Willingness and ability to work in an organization with a diverse work force, medical staff and patient population housed in a complex academic environment

Company Highlights:
•Ranked among the top 20 best places to work in healthcare by Indeed.
•Rush is an academic health system comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

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.

Responsibilities:
•Physician & APP Support
oPartner with physician leaders and APP Leads on recruitment needs (strategic planning, replacements, etc.)
oSupport onboarding, oversee credentialing and manage administrative support
oManage annual compensation and incentive plans for physicians and APPs
oCollaborate with Operations and Nursing teams to align on strategies to support clinical growth for new and existing providers
oPhysicians – collaborate with academic Department(s) to navigate faculty support needs
oAPPs – work with Office of Advanced Practice to navigate APP-wide changes or challenges
oAPPs – support APP Leads as their direct manager (APP Manager in future state)
•Strategic Partnerships
oOversee Engagement Manager role and provide support to the ongoing MD Anderson partnership
oEngagement with Strategic Outreach for physician liaison needs and strategic partnerships (ex: Affiliated Oncology)
•Multidisciplinary Disease Site Strategy
oMeet regularly with multidisciplinary disease site teams (12) to identify opportunities for growth and clinical advancement
oPartner with Marketing and Strategic Outreach to prioritize and support multidisciplinary disease teams
•Financial Management
oAnnual budget process for AUs in Cancer (revenue & expense)
oPhilanthropic fund stewardship (working with PIs to manage and spend funds appropriately)
•Strategic Leadership
oPartner directly with Executive Director and Cancer Center Director to develop, understand and implement strategic priorities
oManage cancer wide communications including quarterly Cancer Town Halls, mass emails (approve all messages sent from Cancer_Center@rush.edu and all messages sent to RUCC_ALL) and partnership with Marketing on cancer messages

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.