Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 13W-spine ortho ENT plastic

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $17.05 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 Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The training and skill of the Nursing Assistant is commensurate with their advancement through an accredited school of nursing. The Nursing Assistant is registered in an accredited school of nursing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate or Masters entry level school of nursing with passing grades in all courses upon hire and on an annual basis or awaiting eligibility (within 3 months of graduation).
• Completed a fundamental nursing course to include basic nursing skills, such as vital signs and ADLs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Physical Demands:
• The 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 supporting 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:
ASSISTS THE RN IN THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
1.Reports to charge Registered Nurse to designate for assignment of duties.
2.Maintains a safe patient environment.
3.Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
4.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
5.Assists patients in activities of daily living.
6.Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
7.Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
8.Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
9.Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
10.Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
11.Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
12.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
13.Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
TRANSPORTS PATIENTS AND (OTHER) ITEMS AS NEEDED
14.Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
15.Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
16.Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
COMPETENTLY UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY
17.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
18.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
19.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
MAINTAINS A SAFE, ORDERLY, WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT
20.Keeps patient rooms safe, orderly, and according to unit routine.
21.Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
22.Replenishes patient room supplies.
23.Maintains emergency supplies.
DEMONSTRATES A PROFESSIONAL WORK STYLE IN INTERACTIONS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
24.Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
25.Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
26.Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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: AICU-Adult Intensive Care Unit

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

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

$5K sign on bonus!

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

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.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.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.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.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.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.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. 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: Security

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

Shift: Shift 3

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

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

Pay Range:  $18- $23.25 per hour

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

Summary:
Under the general supervision of security leadership, the Security Officer will provide physical protection for people and safeguard property at all Rush System for Health (Rush) facilities. The Security Officer will accomplish this by fixed and/or roving posts and responding to service calls, requests for assistance and emergencies. The Security Officer will report and document infractions of Rush rules, regulations, and policies as well as violations of federal, state, and local laws and/or ordinances. The Security Officer will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, values, and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Primary Customers:
Patients, visitors, students, staff, contractors, and other tenants of RUSH.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school graduate or GED.
•Must possess/maintain a valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) from the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) after successfully completing a 20-hour security guard training course from an approved provider.
•Valid Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin driver’s license required with a prior driving record deemed acceptable to Human Resources pursuant to a driver’s history check.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service.
•Basic computer skills are essential.
•Must be flexible with scheduling.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior security experience in a healthcare environment.
•Healthcare security certification at the “basic” level by the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).
•Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified.
Physical Demands:
•Able to tolerate prolonged walking/standing/sitting for the duration of shift.
•Able to withstand outdoor temperatures throughout the year.
•Able to perform required responsibilities.
•Able to successfully demonstrate the retention, use and maintenance of issued equipment.
•Able to lift at minimum 50 pounds to waist height.
•Able to wear all issued equipment including ballistic vest and duty belt.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities:
•Provide fixed (sitting/standing), walking and vehicular patrols of all RUSH buildings and grounds.
•Monitor telephone/radio communications, alarms, and video surveillance equipment.
•Respond to service calls, requests for assistance, and/or emergency situations.
•Observe and document security and/or safety hazards and policy violations.
•Conduct basic interviews and investigations.
•Prepare incident reports, memorandums, and other written documentation.
•Assist law enforcement, fire departments and other emergency agencies during investigations or emergencies.
•Monitor and assist with access control and visitor management.
•Monitor and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns on Rush property.
•Provide security escorts as assigned.
•Participate in property control procedures (patient property and valuables, lost & found etc.).
•Perform dispatching duties as required.
•Perform 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: RUSH Care Management

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $29.36 - $47.79 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 Social Worker Care Manager 2 works with the Care Management Social Work Director, RN Care Managers, physician practices, persons/families, as well as inpatient and outpatient teams to facilitate effective care management, coordination of services at the appropriate level of care, and implement sustainable transition plans. The Social Worker Care Manager 2 contributes to the team's effectiveness by coordinating person centric transitional care plans, resolving barriers, and addressing in-depth psychosocial needs. They manage a complex caseload, actively support performance improvement initiatives, and function to provide effective communication between persons, physician practices, the hospital, and the community. The SW CM I effectively responds to Abuse & Neglect calls. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Current license in Illinois as a Social Worker, LSW. (LCSW preferred or commitment to obtain). Ability to perform all job components and serve as a team resource for clinically complex cases within their professional (social work) expertise.
• Experience as a health care provider for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and /or geriatric patient, and knowledge in care management, discharge planning, social service.
• Experience related to psychosocial issues, crisis management, conflict resolution, and person centered planning and care transitions.
• Skilled educator and communicator. Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
• Process improvement skills, ability to perform tasks independently, prioritize workload, problem-solve, and analyze data.
• Strong working knowledge of computer databases, electronic medical record systems, and info technology.
• Willingness to maintain flexible work hours, assume other duties as assigned, and provide weekend/Abuse & Neglect coverage, as needed.
• Maintains professional growth and meets licensure/CEU requirements by attendance at various internal/external meetings, seminars, workshops. Willingness to present information to peers, team, etc.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Case Management certification (or commitment to obtain within 5 years).
Physical Demands:
• Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center.

Responsibilities:
1.Manages complex patient caseload, supports Care Management Services.
2.Assess each person's psychosocial and health care needs, monitor effectiveness, and progress plans to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate assessment of person's psychosocial, financial, cultural, and family situation with coordination of social services to address person/family needs. Serve as a change agent to address the needs of patients with complex psychosocial issues.
3.Perform concurrent review to resolve potential delays, address readmission risks and support reimbursement for services at the appropriate level of care. Work with physicians, RN Care Managers, SW CM IIs, SW Director, and Medical Directors regarding care issues, as indicated.
4.Confer, negotiate, and advocate with inpatient staff, physician practices, community providers, patients, the health care team, and Health & Aging to determine goals of care, support length of stay management, coordinate post-acute transitions, and manage variances.
5.Coordinate sustainable person centered care plans involving internal and external providers. Align plan of care (current and anticipated) with available resources and proactively resolve barriers. Promote cost-effective quality care services.
6.Provides leadership, support and clinical expertise within Care Management teams to achieve outcomes.
7.Functions as a role model within the team. Demonstrates ownership of the person centered plan, complex psychosocial issues and anticipated outcomes. Provides proactive planning, coordinated transition plans, and implements readmission avoidance strategies. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, peers and CM staff in managing complex cases and resolving issues.
8.Provides leadership and facilitates communication within the inpatient and cross continuum teams to assure effective sustainable care transitions from hospital to home, within community care settings, and/or to supplement care for high risk patients.
9.Supports team education and training functions related to complex psychosocial issues and transitions in care coordination. Conducts education for staff including care managers, liaisons, nurses, physicians and allied health professionals, as requested.
10.Implements effective communication between inpatient units, care management team, physicians, nurses, pharmacy, persons/families, Health & Aging, and external providers.
11.Coordinates interdisciplinary conferences, serves on committees and leads work groups to address psychosocial/care coordination issues.
12.Effectively responds to Abuse & Neglect calls.
13.Models and maintains a quality based proactive person centered approach to achieve department and institutional goals and process improvements.
14.Models a person centered approach to support person/family directed plans and engagement. Supports customer satisfaction among persons, families, physicians, external case managers, payers, vendors, and inpatient staff.
15.Participates in research to evaluate project initiatives. Applies evidenced based practice.

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: Pharmacy

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: $62.92 - $94.37 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 Medication Safety Specialist serves as a frontline medication safety resource within Rush's Center for Medication Policy Assessment and Strategy (COMPAS), supporting the Medication Safety Officer (MSO) in advancing the safe use of medications across Rush University System for Health. 

This position focuses on surveillance, review, and analysis of medication events, near misses, and adverse drug reactions; participation in error investigations; and support of safety improvement initiatives at the direction of the Medication Safety Officer, who retains responsibility for programmatic oversight and system-wide safety trending. The specialist collaborates with pharmacy operations, nursing, medical staff, informatics, and Risk Management/Patient Safety to identify system vulnerabilities that contribute to medication errors and drive sustainable safety improvements. Through the application of process improvement methodologies, change management strategies, and technology optimization, the specialist leads initiatives involving high-alert medications, smart infusion pumps, CPOE order sets, clinical decision support, and other medication-use technologies to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

The individual must demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound clinical judgment, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication while applying principles of process improvement, change management, and high reliability to advance medication safety and operational excellence. The individual is expected to exemplify the Rush mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities:

• Collects, reviews, and trends medication event, near-miss, and adverse drug reaction (ADR) data to identify patterns and priority areas for improvement, and reports findings to the appropriate stakeholders and committees.
• Supports and actively participates in apparent cause analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for medication-related events under the direction of the Medication Safety Officer.
• Conducts routine surveillance and audits including but not limited to: high-alert medications, sound-alike/sound-alike drugs (SALAD), and error-prone processes; recommends and helps implement risk-reduction strategies.
• Monitors and helps maintain smart infusion pump drug libraries, CPOE order sets, and clinical decision support alerts for safety and effectiveness in Epic, escalating gaps or concerns to informatics and the Medication Safety Officer.
• Assists with the development, review, and revision standards across the continuum of care (inpatient, ambulatory, specialty, and outpatient pharmacy settings) including but not limited to medication-use policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with ISMP, ASHP, USP (795/797/800), The Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Partners with pharmacy leaders, nursing, medical staff, and Risk Management/Patient Safety on medication safety improvement projects, corrective action plans, and follow-up monitoring.
• Prepares data summaries, dashboards, and presentations on medication safety metrics and trends for pharmacy leadership, the System P&T Committee, and other medication safety-related committees.
• Supports readiness for regulatory and accreditation surveys related to medication management and safety.
• Communicates and educates pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff on medication safety issues, alerts, and lessons learned through newsletters, huddles, organization postings, and other communication channels.
• Serves as an active member of medication safety-related committees and workgroups, providing pharmacy and clinical expertise.
• Serve as a primary and/or secondary preceptor of pharmacy students and residents on medication safety principles and projects, as assigned.
• Evaluates and monitors drug therapy in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes, incorporating findings into system-level safety improvement work.
• Stays current on emerging medication safety literature and alerts (e.g., ISMP newsletters) and disseminates relevant information across the system.
• Performs other medication safety, clinical, and operational duties as assigned by the Medication Safety Officer or pharmacy leadership.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Illinois Pharmacist License.
• Minimum of four years of Clinical Pharmacy experience OR PGY 1 residency completed within the last seven years, which includes Clinical / Specialty Pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge in intravenous admixture services, intravenous drug therapy and chemotherapy.
• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed a Specialty (PGY2) Residency in Medication-Use Safety and Policy, Health-System Pharmacy Administration, or PGY2 in a specialty area, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in direct patient care (staffing)
• Prior experience in medication safety, quality improvement, or patient safety event review.
• Experience evaluating and improving medication-use systems across inpatient, ambulatory, specialty, and/or infusion pharmacy settings.
• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of issues.
• Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties Board Certification (e.g., BCPS) or eligibility (or within one year of hire).
• Certification in Medication Safety (e.g., ASHP/ISMP Medication Safety Certificate, CPPS - Certified Professional in Patient Safety), or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Proficiency with Epic, medication safety surveillance/event-reporting systems, and data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Active involvement in state and national pharmacy or patient safety professional organizations (e.g., ASHP, ISMP, ICHP).
• Experience maintaining smart infusion pump drug libraries with EHR interoperability.

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (4:00AM - 12:30PM)

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

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.38 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.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School graduate.
• National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent certification.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• 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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Enterprise Platforms

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $41.88 - $62.40 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:

Turn business challenges into smarter solutions at Rush!

Rush is seeking an Automation Business Process Analyst – AI to help improve how work gets done across healthcare operations, research administration, compliance, and University functions. In this role, you’ll partner with stakeholders and technical teams to identify process improvement opportunities, gather requirements, analyze workflows, and help deliver automation and AI-powered solutions that make a meaningful difference.

You’ll bring together business process analysis, automation technologies, data validation, and reporting to support both new initiatives and existing solutions. From developing and maintaining dashboards and operational reports to documenting requirements, evaluating automation opportunities, and exploring emerging AI capabilities, you’ll help turn complex business needs into practical, reliable results.

If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating across teams, improving processes, and using technology to make work more efficient and effective, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Rush!

Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Will gather requirements and understand current business processes for automation candidates
• Lead end to end process analysis initiative ,mapping current state and workiwith Architect to design future state process
• Identifies opportunities for automation use cases and educates the business about viable automation
• Facilitate discovery workshops for automation programs, including managing stakeholders, leading LSS process improvement activities, and supporting automation design
• Assists in and creation of automation design documents to support business decision-making, process streamlining, automation development and performance
• Creates automation business cases to document automation business value and ROI
• Architect agent based solutions tailored to specific business needs and work with automation team to provide end to end solution
• Conduct business stakeholder workshops to identify process challenges and convert them into business case
• Partners with developers, solution architects, vendors and project managers to create timelines, automation development and business validation to leadership
• Assists in the creation of automation roadmap; executes upon automation initiatives and delivery of timelines for themselves and other Analysts as needed
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders clearly, timely and professionally, both in writing and verbally
• Independently problem solve to remove blockers, identify risks, and create mitigation plans, and escalate timely
• High-level knowledge of automation tools, including UiPath capabilities
• Proficiency in UiPath tools, including robot, agent, studio, and orchestrator
• Provide solution designs to clients during new deployments, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and project implementation phases
• Understands and follows through with business requirements during all phases of development
• Communicates effectively within the RUSH organization across all teams.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years related IT work experience
• General understanding of Agentic AI and orchestration in healthcare industry
• 5+ years experience with RPA, UiPath or major platforms (i.e. Epic, ServiceNow, Workday, Salesforce etc)
• 5+ years experience documenting requirements and workflows
• Excellent documentation and professional tools experience such as Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
• Excellent communication skills ability to effectively understand and explain new business processes to stakeholders and users
• Ability to coach, mentor, and provide feedback
• Analytical, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• UiPath Certification - UiPath Certified Professional, Automation Business Analyst Professional. If the candidate does not have UiPath experience, they must be certified within the first 6 months. This position will require the maintenance of the certification
• Lean Six Sigma or other Process Improvement methodology experience
• Experience in Agentic AI or any AI platforms such as OpenAI, Microsoft Azure AI, Amazon Bedrock or Hugging Face etc
• General knowledge of SQL and Databases
• Deep understanding of RPA specifically UiPath development methodologies

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (4:00AM - 12:30PM)

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

Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.38 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.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School graduate.
• National Phlebotomy Association or equivalent certification.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• 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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Digital & Information Services

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $69.41 - $103.42 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:

As a key member of the Information Security leadership team, you will lead several high-impact cybersecurity functions, including Cybersecurity Education & Awareness, Security Program Management, Vendor Management, and the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) program. You will drive enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen security culture, reduce organizational risk, and ensure cybersecurity remains aligned with the strategic goals of the health system. Working closely with executive leadership, operational teams, and business stakeholders, you will influence how cybersecurity is understood, adopted, and embedded throughout the organization. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformational cybersecurity programs that impact thousands of users across the Rush system. From developing innovative security awareness strategies and measuring behavioral change to guiding cybersecurity investments, vendor partnerships, and enterprise risk initiatives, you will help advance a mature, forward-thinking cybersecurity program while serving as a visible ambassador for Information Security both internally and within the broader industry. 

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and influential cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in information security, governance, risk management, program leadership, and stakeholder engagement. If you are passionate about building security-conscious cultures, driving strategic initiatives, and making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we invite you to join Rush and help strengthen the security and resilience of an organization dedicated to transforming health care. 

Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Education and Awareness

• Develop and implement a strategy, goals, and objectives for the cybersecurity training, education, and awareness program. This program addresses current and emerging technologies and risks affecting all RUSH employees, students, faculty, and contingent workers.
• Identifies the human and cultural behaviors Rush needs to change to mitigate the top cybersecurity risks to our organization.
• Manages the team responsible for tailoring information security training, education, and awareness programs to reduce institutional risk related to lack of training that includes applicable compliance objectives (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, PCI).
• Ensure that RUSH’s information security awareness program communicates RUSH’s security policies and requirements through a central repository available to RUSH stakeholders.
• Develop and track metrics framework (including KPIs/KRIs) that effectively measures employee engagement, behaviors, and impact. This framework should show progress towards effectively changing employee behaviors to act more securely, thus reducing risk to RUSH.
• Establishes and manages relationships with external vendors and agency partners as needed to establish quotes, production schedules, delivery, and implementation of cyber education and awareness materials.
• Oversees the corporate phishing program, including maintaining the IT systems, tools, and technology needed to run a phishing campaign successfully.
• Provide guidance and oversight for cybersecurity communication memos, emails, user guides, etc.
• Establishes strong relationships with RUSH Marketing and Communication, collaborates on important cybersecurity initiatives, and disseminates awareness materials.
• Accountable for coordinating systemwide, departmental, and team events, including lunch and learns, all-hands meetings, holiday parties, etc.
• Attends RUSH system-wide presentations, workshops, and trainings to best represent the Information Security Department and its key initiatives that protect RUSH stakeholders.

Cybersecurity Programming, Vendor, and Budget Management

• Acts as a thought leader in the development and implementation of Cyber initiatives, programs, and projects to efficiently and effectively address the changing needs of Rush Cyber landscape and its stakeholders.
• Oversees Cybersecurity program management functions, including vendor management and cybersecurity budget tracking processes.
• Manages the team responsible for maintaining the cybersecurity program roadmap, ensuring that all cybersecurity projects and initiatives are appropriately tracked and mapped to key cybersecurity value drivers.
• Coordinate cybersecurity vendor management activities, including vendor evaluations, vendor selection, vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and renewal or termination notices.
• Oversees process for actively capturing and reporting on all cybersecurity contracts, purchase orders, and invoices, including developing regular reports to cybersecurity senior leadership to advise on the status of Operational and Capital budgets and expenses.
• Coordinates with cross-functional leadership to plan for and document the annual cybersecurity operating and capital budgets and ensures they align with the cybersecurity program strategy and roadmap.
• Determines key performance indicators for cost savings, cost avoidance, vendor and contract lifecycles, etc., and measures performance against these metrics.
• Measures continuous improvement opportunities to mature current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.

Deputy BISO

• Manages a team of BISO Leads responsible for serving as liaisons for Information Security regarding IT security risk, IT compliance, adopting security policy/stands/processes, project updates, proposals, and planning
• Guides BISO Leads in easing communications and uniting people across the Department and organization to advance cybersecurity initiatives.
• Develop and build relationships with all departments for increased efficiency and responsiveness of existing cybersecurity operations and help define new cyber operational strategies.
• Responsible for developing presentations for the Audit Committee Board and other executive leadership updates as requested by the CISO, BISO, and information security leadership.
• Provides guidance and input to CISO, BISO, and information security leadership regarding developing and implementing information security programs and initiatives to ensure the perspectives and impact on our key stakeholders are understood and addressed.
• Identifying and helping solve core problems or opportunities within cybersecurity and business processes.
• Assist cybersecurity leadership in developing presentation materials and content for industry conferences. Presents at industry conferences on behalf of the Rush Information Security Department.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• CISM or other applicable certification (e.g., CISSP).
• 12+ years of relevant computer systems experience focusing on Information Security, project management, and/or cybersecurity education and awareness.
• 5+ years of experience in managing cross-functional teams and project management for successful delivery of projects.
• 5+ years of experience in vendor management.
• 5+ years of experience in information security GRC, DR, or education and awareness activities.
• Must have excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of hospital personnel, vendors, and IT personnel.
• Must possess the ability to deliver clear, concise communications and presentations. Must be able to train others quickly and thoroughly on key cybersecurity concepts.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience organizing and directing teams and departments outside your sphere of influence.
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives.
• Ability to lead and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as a technology security leader building and executing world-class security strategies.
• Experience building effective internal and external relationships and interacting effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Experience influencing and collaborating to get work done through others.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Consulting experience, with a focus on operations management
• Nimble business mind, focused on developing creative solutions
• Strong project-reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communications

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-US

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $32.00 - $52.08 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 perform diagnostic sonograms across the spectrum of Abdominal, OB/Gyn, Vascular, MSK and Pediatric imaging according to established standards with certification in one specialty. This role will work to recognize normal and abnormal characteristics of sonograms in a variety of settings. As a Sonographer, 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:
•Completion of didactic coursework from an accredited Sonography Program.
•Completion of 60% of required clinical hours in an accredited Sonography Program.
•Registry or registry eligible for one certification with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), either Abdominal (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Vascular (RVT), Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSK) or Pediatrics (PS). If registry eligible, must obtain certification within first 6 months of employment.
•Competent and proficient in Sonography
•Current CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – BLS from American Heart Association preferred
•Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
•Working knowledge of the IT systems that support the modality
•Ability to identify and flag abnormalities
Physical Demands:
•Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary. Must be able to move the equipment to perform Diagnostic Sonograms on a portable basis.
•Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
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:
•Provides patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience.
•Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
•Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards.
•Ability to identify and flag abnormalities.
•Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
•Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
•Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor.
•Follows work and patient schedules.
•Assist physician in the performance of procedures.
•Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
•Provides patient history or information necessary for proper interpretation of the procedure
•Participates in the training and development of students assigned to area through clinical affiliations.
•Fills department staffing needs as determined by the management team.
•Required adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet staffing needs as determined by the management team

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: Occupational Safety

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

Shift: Shift 2

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: $27.47 - $38.81 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 Life Safety Officer will assist the Director of Occupational Safety in the coordination of facility wide safety management with emphasis on life safety related issues. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Two years of relevant work experience in a healthcare or research related environment.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar application software.
•Knowledgeable in applicable OSHA, EPA, IDPH, JCAHO, CBC, CFC, NFPA and other local, state, and federal regulations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related field.
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:
1.Assist the Laboratory Safety Officer in the coordination of the asbestos program as necessary.
2.Inform the Laboratory Safety Officer of damaged ACM as necessary.
3.Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with internal policies, as well as local, state and federal codes.
4.Attend construction meetings as required.
5.Assist project managers with the evaluation of a project for required Interim Life Safety Measures.
6.Inspect required construction areas for compliance with interim life safety measures and maintain all applicable ILSM documentation.
7.Review, approve and confirm that all Project Risk Assessment forms are obtained before construction projects begin.
8.Support Services Committee (Construction).
9.Pre-Qualification Committee (Contractors).
10.Environment of Care Committee.
11.Life Safety Committee.
12.Attends construction meetings as required.
13.Shall represent the Occupational Safety Department as assigned.
14.Maintain on-call status on a rotating basis.
15.Respond to emergency situations involving safety and health within the institution.
16.Shall respond to fire alarm activations while on call and at work.
17.Assist the Laboratory Safety Officer in the collection, management, and disposal of all chemical compounds generated by Medical Center's operations as needed.
18.Consult regulatory reference materials and/or agencies regarding compliance with Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, Special Waste and Regulated Medical Waste standards and provide guidance to the Director of the Occupational Safety Department regarding compliance issues pertaining to these wastes.
19.Assist the Environmental Services Department and Employees with questions related to Regulated Medical Waste disposal.
20.Respond to incidents involving the release of hazardous materials and oversee the remediation and assist responders as necessary.
21.Perform investigations regarding potential or existing safety issues.
22.Investigate employee injuries as needed.
23.Act as a resource on safety related issues to Medical Center employees and the Director.
24.Assist Occupational Safety Department in issuing.
25.Responsible for ensuring an appropriate Hot Work Permit and Pest Control Orders System.
26.Provide employee consultation for industrial hygiene issues.
27.Perform Industrial Hygiene assessments/sampling for OSHA regulated chemicals and as requested by the Director of the Occupational Safety Department.
28.Provide employees and/or supervisors with recommendations regarding Industrial Hygiene issues in their work environment based upon interpretations and professional judgement.
29.Assist other departments in developing and implementing fire safety training programs.
30.Develop schedules and conduct fire drills in accordance with local, state, federal and Joint Commission regulations and requirements.
31.Act as a liaison with the Chicago Fire Department Inspector when touring and inspecting the Medical Center.
32.Review City of Chicago, NFPA and JCAHO codes to ensure compliance.
33.Provide the Director with guidance regarding compliance issues.
34.Maintain a database of all fire extinguishers in the Medical Center together with their location and type. Confirm all fire extinguishers are inspected on a monthly basis in accordance with NFPA.
35.Serve as a primary resource on life safety related issues to Medical Center managers, employees and the Director of the Occupational Safety Department.
36.Conduct fire safety and fire extinguisher training as needed.
37.Responsible for the Medical Center’s Life Safety Management Plans.
38.Develops and assign appropriate Life Safety Programs.
39.Maintain End of Project Punchlists.
40.Confirm all automatic fire suppression systems (halon, FM200, wet chemical, etc.) are inspected on a semi-annual basis.
41.Maintain records of ILSM inspections.
42.Serve as Fire Safety Director, Fire Safety Deputy, or assist during evacuation procedures of high rise buildings.
43.Maintains SOC programs to ensure the Medical Center’s compliance with the appropriate TJC and IDPH standards.
44.Maintains appropriate relationship with the Chicago Fire Department.
45.Ensures all fire extinguishers are inspected on a monthly basis in accordance with NFPA and maintain all records.
46.Oversee the Life Safety Consultant, Suppression system, Fire Extinguisher Service Contacts, and others as necessary.

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: Rush Health Credentialing-CVO

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Coordinates Medical staff credentialing activities; responsible for providing varied clerical support, including data entry and physician database maintenance (ECHO); credentialing processes and other duties that support various Medical Staff Office activities. Serves as effective liaison between the Medical Staff and Medical Center Administration; provides insight into Medical Staff organization, bylaws, rules and regulations, State and Federal Regulatory Agencies, accreditation compliance and other critical matters that affect the healthcare environment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy and possess strong organization skills.
• Candidate should possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Display professional demeanor and ability to relate positively with other department and hospital staff.
• Work well as a member of a team and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel applications and database systems.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree from two-year college.
• One year credentialing experience in medical staff services.
• Certified by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).

Responsibilities:
1.Initiates, oversees, administers, verifies, compiles, manages and maintains confidential research required for credentialing of initial applicants (Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, etc., and Allied Health Professional staff.
2.Process according to established legal, State and Federal agency, State licensing board, and TJC standards.
3.Prepares and reports all research and forwards to departmental chairpersons, Medical Staff committees, and to the board for review and action.
4.Coordinates tracks and monitors flow of information to ensue the timely processing and notification of applicants in accordance to guidelines outlines in the Medial Staff Bylaws.
5.Implements, coordinates, monitors, and maintains effective credentialing processes intended to appropriately credential physicians and non-physicians for reappointment and/or clinical privileges. Monitors the process by auditing credentials files, medical staff committee and department meetings to ensure timely and appropriate appointment and privileging activities.
6.Process according to established guidelines set by the Medical Staff bylaws on an ongoing basis.
7.Responsible for the maintenance of systems to ensure a method for Medical Staff review and privilege change requests.
8.Coordinates data collection process for Medical Staff reappointment, recredentialing and pre-delineation of privileges. Tracks and monitors process and completes necessary follow-up to ensure timely processing.
9.Follows legal, State and Federal agency, State licensing board, and TJC standards.
10.Consults with departmental chairmen after data is compiled and then prepares for Medical Staff committee review
11.Prepares and distributes materials for reappointment.
12.Keeps current with all accreditation standards and legal requirements related to medical staff affairs ensuring that operations conform to current and appropriate regulations.
13.Coordinates Medical Staff department/committee meeting activities in collaboration with the manager of Medical Staff Services to include meeting preparation and management, development of pre-meeting agendas and after meeting follow-up activities in direct relations to all department/committee meetings assigned.
14.Responds to reference requests from other facilities (i.e., hospitals, HMO’s, insurance companies) concerning practitioners currently or previously on staff.
15.Initiate and carry out bi-weekly correspondence related to LEAP ON-Line training requirements.
16.Inform department chairs of outstanding courses for their department staff.
17.Contact physicians regarding outstanding courses.
18.Act as liaison with Human Resources regarding course assignments.
19.Provide quarterly updates to departments regarding staff members.
20.Contact departments regularly regarding staff rosters; i.e., new physicians, terminations demographic information, etc. to ensure accuracy of information the MSO database.
21.Point person for external/internal query requests, e-mails to medical staff, Advance Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants, (Includes maintenance of e-mail addresses for above groups).
22.File, scan correspondence from medical staff files as needed.
23.Data entry of faculty files in Cactus database.
24.Maintain office supplies for Medical Staff Office.
25.Provide phone coverage.
26.Assist with all ad hoc Medical Staff and House staff mailings. Assist with preparations for Annual & Semi Annual/Faculty meetings/Dinner.
27.Responsible for mailbox and locker assignment and upkeep.
28.Log meeting attendance for various committees, semi-annual, annual meetings and other ad-hoc 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.