Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Occupational Therapy

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: $34.89 - $56.78 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 Occupational Therapist provides safe and effective occupational therapy services including the evaluation of functional performance ability of persons impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability and/or the aging process. The Occupational Therapist analyzes, selects and applies goal directed interventions for the treatment or prevention of these impairments/functional limitations to achieve maximum Independence for the person served. The Occupational Therapist has the ultimate responsibility for the provision of services provided by the COTA and Occupational Therapy students. All services are provided in a manner that results in the highest level of customer satisfaction. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
Education (ACOTE). Prior to 2019 educational requirement was Bachelor's degree with Masters' degree preferred.
• Cert-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Understanding of state, federal, and professional practice laws, regulations and preferred practice patterns.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills; Flexibility and ability to manage work in a changing environment.
• Basic proficiency with a computer keyboard.
Basic proficiency with a computer keyboard.
• 1 – 3 years of experience is preferred.
Physical Demands:
• Bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, crouching, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling and
• Walking about >75% of the day.
• Ability to carry 10 – 25Ibs and lift 50 - 75Ibs.
• Ability to work Independently.
• Ability to be efficient in using adaptive equipment and devices.
• Proficient at operating equipment, electronics, computers, printer, fax, copier.

Responsibilities:
• Delivers services consistent with the established RUSH Oak Park Hospital Mission and Philosophy.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
• Complies with current AOTA Code of Ethics and state licensure laws.
• Based on the patient’s cognitive, physical and functional status, uses safe and appropriate guarding techniques and
assistive/adaptive devices.
• Maintains knowledge of policies concerning precautions, codes, conditions, warnings and general safety procedures.
• Communicates effectively with patients and care givers at levels appropriate to their age, cognitive status and
language abilities.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with a variety of professionals.
• Participates in patient related conferences, organizational, and professional meetings as required.
• Documents on an ongoing basis services provided, response to services, and changes in status related to the care plan.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned patients and provides occupational therapy evaluations,
modalities and treatments in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Selects, administers, and adapts the content of patient evaluations according to AOTA Standards of Practice.
• Establishes functional and measurable goals in accordance with the patient’s level of function, age, length of stay.
• Provides patient and family teaching.
• Terminates services when maximum benefit is received, completes a comprehensive discharge plan.
• Support, cultural background, physical and cognitive strengths and limitations.
• Makes appropriate and judicious use of group and /or joint treatment sessions.
• Maintains productivity level established by department policy.
• Schedules and prioritizes workload.
• Provides service as assigned based on census and patient needs.
• Identifies professional strengths, areas of refinement and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities, department education and mandatory education.
• Participates in the fieldwork education process by establishing a supportive environment for OT/ OTA students.
• Clinically assists, supervises and provides education / instruction to facilitate professional growth of the COTA.
• Assists in performance improvement and supports developmental and quality focused initiatives.
• Contributes to the cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Communicates suggestions related to opportunities for improvement and maintaining positive relations with all
customers.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

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:Medical Staff Office

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM) - Hybrid - 1 week in the month you would work in the office, 3 weeks in the month, you would remotely. (Ideally looking for someone local to IL area)

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

Pay Range:$25.20 - $31.50 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:
Acts as Senior Credentialing Coordinator for Medical Staff Services operations. Supervises and coordinates Medical staff credentialing activities; responsible for providing varied clerical support for the Medical Staff Office, including data entry and physician database maintenance (ECHO); credentialing processes and other duties that support various Medical Staff Office activities. Supports the Director and 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.

Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or 5+ years credentialing experience in medical staff services.
• Certified by the National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) or willing to achieve certification within 3 three years.
• Medical Staff Departments - 23Medical and Professional Staff - 1450Average Applications in Process - 60 off peak; 120 peak Average Reappointments in Process: 800 Medical biannually; 550 Surgical Biannually Medical Staff Services Department: 2 credentialing coordinators/1 data analyst.

Responsibilities:
• Oversees, initiates, administers, verifies, compiles, manages and maintains confidential research required for credentialing of initial applicants (Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, etc., and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Process according to established legal, State and Federal agency, State licensing board, and TJC standards.
• Prepares and reports all research and forwards to departmental chairpersons, Medical Staff committees, and to the board for review and action.
• Coordinates tracks and monitors flow of information to ensure the timely processing and notification of applicants in accordance to guidelines outlines in the Medial Staff Bylaws.
• Manages, implements, coordinates, monitors, and maintains effective credentialing processes intended to appropriately credential physicians and advanced practice providers 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.
• Provides accurate and timely reports to the medical staff and departments regarding all aspects of the credentialing privileging process, including all related reports.
• Initiates Credentials/MEC agenda and materials in preparation for committee review.
• Provides support to credentials committee and peer review committees as assigned in conjunction with the Director of Medical Staff Services.
• Keeps current with all accreditation standards and legal requirements related to medical staff affairs ensuring that operations conform to current and appropriate regulations and guidelines.
• Analyzes and reviews providers files and reports to Director any applicant issues /discrepancies identified. Forwards appropriate information to department chairman/legal affairs and/or risk management when appropriate.
• Provides mentoring, training and direction of credentialing duties and responsibilities, as well as processes to credentials coordinator to ensure efficient utilization and turn-around time. Acts as a resource to credentialing coordinator.
• Oversight of tracking compliance of credentialing expirables and annual mandates.
• Establishes timeline and trends benchmarks for onboarding and temporary privilege performance metrics.
• Leads preparations for various special events, social events including Annual & Biannual/Faculty & Medical staff meetings/Dinner and physician orientations.
• Develops and revises credentialing forms as necessary.
• Senior point person for external/internal accreditation requests to provide provider data
• Oversees entire faculty onboarding process to include agenda/tracking and File, scan and upload data for providers as needed.
• Supports the hospital philosophy, mission and values and adheres to the ICARE values.
• Administrative Support:
• Maintain office operations for Medical Staff Services Department to include oversight of phone coverage; mailbox and provider locker assignment and upkeep.

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: Academic Computing

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

Shift: Shift 1

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: $46.07 - $77.40 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Data Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines for cloud projects. This position will require working with complex data sources and transforming it into something useful for analysts. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
•Bachelor's Degree.
•5 years of experience.
•Strong background in cloud computing, software engineering and data processing.
•Data management experience.
•Experience in ETL Tools such as Pentaho, Talend, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka and Apache Camel.
•Experience designing and implementing analysis solutions on Hadoop-based platforms such as Cloudera Hadoop, or Hortonworks Data Platform or Spark based platforms such as Databricks.
•Proficient in RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL etc.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Proficient programming skills in Python, SQL NoSQL, and Spark.
•Ability to manage multiple projects essential.
•Ability to work independently or in groups.
•Ability to prioritize time.
•Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience, education, licensure(s), specialized certification(s).
Cloud Certifications in AWS, Azure or GCP.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
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.
•Bachelor's Degree.
•5 years of experience.
•Strong background in cloud computing, software engineering and data processing.
•Data management experience.
•Experience in ETL Tools such as Pentaho, Talend, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka and Apache Camel.
•Experience designing and implementing analysis solutions on Hadoop-based platforms such as Cloudera Hadoop, or Hortonworks Data Platform or Spark based platforms such as Databricks.
•Proficient in RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL etc.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Proficient programming skills in Python, SQL NoSQL, and Spark.
•Ability to manage multiple projects essential.
•Ability to work independently or in groups.
•Ability to prioritize time.
•Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience, education, licensure(s), specialized certification(s).
Cloud Certifications in AWS, Azure or GCP.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
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.
•Bachelor's Degree.
•5 years of experience.
•Strong background in cloud computing, software engineering and data processing.
•Data management experience.
•Experience in ETL Tools such as Pentaho, Talend, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka and Apache Camel.
•Experience designing and implementing analysis solutions on Hadoop-based platforms such as Cloudera Hadoop, or Hortonworks Data Platform or Spark based platforms such as Databricks.
•Proficient in RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL etc.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Proficient programming skills in Python, SQL NoSQL, and Spark.
•Ability to manage multiple projects essential.
•Ability to work independently or in groups.
•Ability to prioritize time.
•Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Experience, education, licensure(s), specialized certification(s).
Cloud Certifications in AWS, Azure or GCP.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
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:
•Responsible for design, development and maintenance of data pipelines to enable data analysis and reporting.
•Builds, evolves and scales out infrastructure to ingest, process and extract meaning out data.
•Write complex SQL queries or python code to support analytics needs.
•Manage projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision
•Work with structured and unstructured data from a variety of data stores, such as data lakes, relational database management systems, and/or data warehouses.
•Combines, optimizes, and manages multiple big data sources.
•Builds data infrastructure and determines proper data formats to ensure data is ready for use.

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: Research Billing Support

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 Financial Analyst provides financial support to the department leaders and principal investigators. This will include the development of budgets and financial analyses, maintenance of financial reports, as well as assisting Principal Investigators (PIs) in grant and contract proposals and post grant financial analysis. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with three years’ experience OR Master's Degree and one year experience
• Strong financial analysis.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and collaborate in the broad network of Rush University Medical Center (RUMC).
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and to work as part of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, possess strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise judgment when dealing with confidential matters.
• Business acumen and ability to think systemically and strategically.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical, research, or health care field
• Experience in accounting 

• Experience reading contracts

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains and develops a standardized model and format for pricing all clinical research activities.
2. Assists in the submission budgets. Identifies opportunities and recommends implementation of process changes to support greater efficiency and usefulness in the budget creation and tracking.
3. Tracks monthly performance and financial data into an executive dashboard.
4. Responsible for interpreting agreed upon coverage analyses into a research study budget.
5. Serves as resource determining research price rates for clinical trial study budgets. Sets up study billing forms for research accounts with necessary departments.
6. Develops federal and non-federal grant budgets as needed.
7. Facilitates submission and completion of other financial study documents.
8. Maintains and monitors study budget/contract expiration dates and initiate budget amendments accordingly.
9. Performs accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks for study fund accounts (i.e. invoice sponsor for earned milestone payments, monitor sponsor payments, review, approve, and initiate payment for research study bills.).
10. Monitor and formulate revenue earned for work performed on research studies.
11. Perform monthly reconciliations of study financial accounts.
12. Create various financial analyses reports as needed.
13. Assists the staff in end-of-month reconciliation and collections processes.
14. As directed, prepares journal entries and other expense allocation documentation as needed.
15. As directed, may develop financial analyses to determine the impact of proposed revenue opportunities on department's financial outlook.
16. Coordinates preparation and submission of financial reports and other paperwork.
17. Tracks or coordinates the tracking of paperwork and maintenance of appropriate copies.
18. Develops and maintains strong, collaborative working relationships with key contacts including Finance and Research Affairs.

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE. 10)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (6:30:00 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: $45/hr
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
This role may cover general medical/surgical (floor) therapy, adult critical care, or emergency department care. The therapist may provide simple, intermediate, or complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures on the general care floors and special care units. Improves and maintains patient cardiopulmonary status through the application and administration of various medications, gases, devices, and procedures. Functions independently in the specialty units. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush Oak Park Hospital policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed as an Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must pass departmental competencies.
• Requires BLS, ACLS. PALS within 90 days of hire.
• Technical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs.
• Analytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy
• Customer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team on an almost constant basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
• NRP is preferred.
Physical Demands:
• Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds in order to handle cylinders.
• Must be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities.
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. Administers, monitors, and weans mechanical ventilation; makes ventilator recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, and laboratory values; manages airways.
2. Administers bronchial hygiene and treatment procedures including aerosol therapies, chest physical therapy, and therapeutic gas administration; analyzes gases where applicable; procures and delivers gases using central piping systems and gas cylinders.
3. Assesses patients clinically before and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device; recommends appropriate therapy including initial therapy, changes in therapy, and discontinuance of therapy.
4. Applies CPAP and BIPAP and makes recommendations based on patient compliance, response, and laboratory values.
5. Participates in CQI and QA initiatives including work audits, abstracts, research, Daily Management System (DMS) projects, committee participation, or other activities to improve the clinical and work environments.
6. Documents work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, documentation in the department records, and patient billing.
7. Assesses patient oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status through clinical observation, patient assessment, physiologic monitoring including oximetry, capnography, ventilator waveform analysis, and cardiac output, ECG, and laboratory values; provides respiratory care interventions within the scope of the Rapid Response Team, performs CPR.
8. Performs bedside spirometry including spontaneous breathing parameters, PEFR, and other limited pulmonary function; identifies normal values for patients.
9. Provides patient/family education.
10. Performs ECGs and phlebotomy, including arterial puncture.
11. Participates in on-going maintenance of the blood gas equipment, QC, calibration and proficiency testing.
12. Performs bronchoscopy assist
13. Demonstrate initiative in optimizing patient care by participating in physician rounds, documenting assessment findings, and therapy changes.
14. Precepts employees that are orienting.
15. Provides clinical supervision of respiratory care students on rotation.
16. Other duties as assigned.

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

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Intensive Care Unit

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 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: $52.15 - $77.70 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 Unit Director is the clinical and business manager for specific patient care units(s). The Unit Director provides direction and vision and creates human, operational and organizational systems that assure exemplary 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
• Current CPR
• ACLS for Unit Directors of: ED, ICU, Telemetry, Endoscopy, PACU
• National certification (exceptions noted below)
• Candidates external to the Division of Nursing or ROPH with a graduate degree are required to acquire National Certification within 24 months of assuming position.
• Candidates external to the Division of Nursing or ROPH enrolled in a graduate program are required to continuously take course work toward degree completion and acquire national certification within 24 months after degree completion.
• An advanced level of analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Ability to use electronic business programs and technology.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in complex organizational systems or programs.
• Communication skill in order to lead, teach and persuade others.
• Able to interact effectively with others in difficult situations that encompass organizational and departmental issues.
Physical Demands:
• Work requires 24/7 accountability and the ability to supervise and manage staff across that time.
• Work requires the ability to assume the charge nurse role.
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the ROPH structures and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 30 lbs. and lifting and positioning patients with appropriate lift devices.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen images and reports.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Practice:
• Accountable for quality outcomes which incorporates established methodology to drive process improvement.
• Leads unit and department quality initiatives, research and /or evidence based activities utilizing best current evidence.
• Develops effective strategies for changing clinician and team behavior to encourage adoption of evidence based practices.
• Provides leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of process improvement initiatives at the unit and department level.
Relationships and Caring:
• Creates an environment which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
• Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
• Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
• Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
• Creates and maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines.
• Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and staff education.
Critical Thinking
• Promotes the development of critical thinking skills of all unit personnel through appreciative inquiry.
• Critically reviews cases and events to determine the root causes and develop action plans for improvement.
• Responds to societal and technological trends, issues and new developments as they pertain to nursing and healthcare.
Technical Expertise
• Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
• Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing
• Regulations, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
• Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making.
• Utilizes clinical information systems to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
• Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills.
Leadership
• Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable unit goals and sustainable programs.
• Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
• Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
• Assumes a leadership role in analytical problem solving of both clinical and system wide issues.
• Mentors and coaches delegation and management skills along with career development.
• Creates an environment in which professional growth is an expectation.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Provides and invites ongoing performance feedback to peers, staff and other disciplines to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
Systems
• Analyzes fiscal and budgetary implications when modifying practice and operational systems.
• Creates a human resource strategy which includes the management of performance through recruitment, rewards, recognition, counseling and disciplinary action.
• Establishes procedures and processes to ensure administrative management of the unit.
• Demonstrates financial accountability by managing human and capital resources in accordance with the annual budget.

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: Rush River N. - Clinic

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (6:30:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $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 Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 7 North Atrium-Gen Medicine

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: $16.50 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: Neonatal ICU-NICU

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 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:
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program (Manager), the Director for Clinical Research and Lactation (Director), and the Unit Director (as appropriate) the Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor will provide basic lactation information and services to mothers whose infants are cared for in the NICU at RUMC, and women in the high-risk antepartum setting. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will promptly document in all appropriate areas of infant and maternal record as well as in staff communication logs after each interaction or completed task. The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor I will also make home visits to selected mothers following discharge of the infant from the NICU. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Certification as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor through La Leche League or other approved agency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with women and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Rush NICU physicians, nurses, social workers, fellow breastfeeding peer counselors, and other healthcare providers.
• Ability to work efficiently and complete assignments independently and with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the lactation coverage needs of the NICU.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Mother of infant(s) cared for in the Rush Special Care Nursery

Responsibilities:
1.Demonstrates entry level lactation skills.
2.Contacts each new mother whose infant is admitted to NICU within 24 hours and outlines primary features of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program.
3.Meets in person with each mother within 24 hours after delivery and explains evidence for providing mothers’ milk to infants in the NICU; outlines key components of the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® Program.
4.Provides a copy and thoroughly reviews the Welcome to the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® brochure contents and describes her own photos/story and role as a peer counselor.
5.Maintains an active presence in the NICU to reach out to mothers and staff to provide ongoing lactation support and assistance.
6.Continually circulates through all areas of the NICU during each shift to provide regular contact with pumping or breastfeeding mothers; responds quickly when paged or contacted to provide lactation assistance, support, or information.
7.Present in NICU throughout shift to offer and assist and educate families and staff regarding all lactation or breastfeeding concerns.
8.Assists with maintaining safety and management of expressed human milk to be fed in the NICU.
9.Reviews breast pump use, principles of milk synthesis and removal, and collection and storage.
10.Provides an in-person breast pump assessment on the day of delivery to ensure that each mother is using the breast pump and pieces properly, understands use of collection equipment, milk expression schedule, and My Mom Pumps for Me!® milk volume diaries.
11.Assists each mother in obtaining evidence-based breast pump for in-home use, either through rental, Medicaid pump program, or purchase, providing personalized insurance letter as needed. Ensures that each mother is encouraged to use the hospital grade breast pump during all NICU visits, emphasizing the ease of pumping at the infant's bedside.
12.Monitors maternal milk volume and communicates information regarding availability of colostrum, mature milk, and of overflow milk stored in off-unit deep freezers with the health care team.
13.Initiates and completes a Coming to Volume® Record (CTVR) for each mother with an infant in the NICU daily for the first two weeks; assesses milk volume with each mother on a weekly basis thereafter.
14.Quickly intervenes with low volume results providing repeat thorough pump assessment; develops plan to increase milk volume, overcome lactation problems, and maintain adequate milk supply including providing information regarding appropriate options for obtaining and using galactogogues. Provides daily/frequent communication with mother using galactogogue.
15.Explains, demonstrates, and provides specific tearsheet with instructions regarding the safe storage, handling, collecting, labeling, and transport of her milk (via insulated bag) and the importance of proper hand washing and cleansing/sterilization of milk collection equipment.
16.Demonstrates use of maternal milk labels (including My Mom Pumps for me! ®, AKA), to ensure that milk is properly identified for each infant.
17.Explains the difference among: colostrum, fresh, frozen, and hind and fore milk; instructs and assists with variations in milk collection when needed.
18.Participates in data collection and entry for research projects in the NICU.
19.Participates in the collection and entry of data for NICU studies as instructed; appropriate research projects as directed.
20.Participates in weekly Mothers' Milk Club® meetings.
21.Personally invites each mother to the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheon; offers and reviews requirements to utilize Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi.
22.Attends, participates in, and assists with weekly meetings and appropriately shares personal experiences with current mothers.
23.Participates in the management of the Women and Children's Nursing breast pump rental program.
24.Identifies women who qualify for subsidized breast pump rental through the Women and Children's Nursing pump rental program.
25.Assists in all aspects of pump and scale rental including: rental documentation, rental cleaning and labeling, and bi-weekly contacting of women who are renting equipment; assist with rental returns and accepting of payments as requested.
26.Assists in identifying potential future breastfeeding peer counselors and introduces breastfeeding peer counselor training opportunities to current or recent families.
27.Identifies current or parents of a recently discharged NICU infant as ideal candidates for a future breastfeeding peer counselor role.
28.Discusses requirements and educational opportunities with parents considering becoming a breastfeeding peer counselor.
29.Representative for the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club® with local, regional, and national organizations that prioritize lactation, breastfeeding, and the use of human milk.
30.Attends meetings of the state and city breastfeeding task forces, African American Breastfeeding Alliance, La Leche League, Chicago Area Breastfeeding Task Force, and other breastfeeding advocacy groups.
31.Represents the Rush Mothers’ Milk Club as an attendee for local, regional, national, and international meetings and events.
32.Introduces the topic of breastfeeding and the Rush Mothers' Milk Club® program to women who are hospitalized in the antenatal unit, L&D, PICU, peds, and adult units throughout the hospital as appropriate.
33.Consults charge nurse to identify inpatient women for whom high risk or premature delivery is possible.
34.Provides in person visit and introductory information regarding the Rush Mothers' Milk Club®, shares written materials, personal experience, and answers mothers' questions.
35.Invites ambulatory mothers to attend the weekly Mothers' Milk Club® luncheons; visits these women at least twice weekly until their infants are born.
36.Participates in NICU team communication and discharge planning process to facilitate meeting maternal breastfeeding goal both during and after the NICU hospitalization.
37.Attends daily huddle and weekly discharge planning rounds. Participates in the breastfeeding management plan.
38.Provides continuation of lactation resources to families after discharge including referral to community lactation support, option to return for an outpatient visit, or to receive a personal home visit using the Mothers’ Milk Club® taxi.
39.Provides home visit after infant’s NICU discharge as needed; develops feeding plan with mother to transition toward her breastfeeding goal with frequent in person or phone follow-up contacts.
40.Competent participant in NICU human donor milk program.
41.When designated, wears pager and immediately responds to requests to receive human donor milk delivery from human milk bank delivery company.
42.Refers to infant feeding orders and actively communicates on a daily basis with each bedside RN regarding meeting the needs of each NICU infant designated to receive human donor milk.
43.Participates in donor milk preparation including: receipt, storage, transportation, thawing, measuring (utilizing sterile technique), and delivery of prepared donor milk feeding to appropriate location in NICU.
44.Frequently rounds unit to ensure infant’s own mothers’ milk is utilized whenever available, that human donor milk is being properly stored and conserved, and communicates all concerns regarding human donor milk usage in the NICU to appropriate medical team member in a timely manner.
45.Attends staff meetings and stays updated and knowledgeable regarding all aspects of human donor milk.
46.Assists in human milk management program for NICU infants.
47.Documents and maintains an updated record of all milk that is stored in the industrial milk freezers.
48.Provides daily thorough milk check each morning to all milk stored in the NICU including: observing individual milk storage containers to check for label quality and legibility; checking each NICU freezer, refrigerators, and bins for accuracy; ensuring that all necessary milk labels and clean milk storage bins are well stocked in each NICU room and available to staff as needed.
49.Moves stored milk between the NICU freezers and refrigerators and the off-site industrial freezers based on staff request and available space; updates infant record so that staff are aware of milk storage status.
50.Weekly: cleans, dries, and safely stores deep freezer bins informing discharged families of the amount and expiration status of milk stored in our industrial deep freezers; facilitates pick up or provides information and assistance with donation to human milk if mother desires to donate her milk.

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: Pediatrics General - Clinic

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: $31.14 - $53.94 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 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 Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Administration - Office

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: $43.10 - $64.22 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 Department leadership to achieve 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 & 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. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 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.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in relevant field.
• Seven years progressive employment experience in Healthcare administration, including direct staff management.
• Academic Health Center experience.

Responsibilities:
1.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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.Provide feedback to the leadership for any potential corrective actions.
5.Partners with Department Chair to support achievement of provider goals, research study success, and appropriate resident and student experience.
6.Tracks and reports physician driven revenue and expenses.
7.People Leadership: Provides oversight of staff including compliance with ICARE values, department procedures and workflows, and completion of performance review process, on-boarding/off-boarding, credentialing and re-credentialing.
8.Assists Chair in the management of faculty conflicts of interest (Research & Clinical). Direct reports may include operational managers, research administrators, nursing management, residency/fellowship coordinators, and staff positions as applicable.
9.Participate in the physician recruitment & pro-forma development process.
10.Oversight of all Departmental HR decisions.
11.Responsible for hiring strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix. Monitors staff recruitment, talent development, physician manpower plan & performance management.
12.Monitors staffing metrics including turnover, key retention indicators, orientation practices, physician compensation.
13.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.
14.Encourage employees to understand Rush goals and Healthcare Industry trends by attending town hall meetings, conferences, community events and reading Rush-wide communications.
15.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.
16.Assures financial performance of Department is consistent with institutional practices and budget expectations.
17.Prepares and manages annual operating and capital budget for Department, including GME, Research, and funds, Reviews budget drivers and variations with dept. leaders and addresses key issues.
18.Partners with Chair in monitoring trends and underlying patient experience issues and institutes Practice changes to resolve problems.
19.Monitors and addresses patient experience feedback.
20.Ensures safe work environment and creates an environment that puts patient at center of practice.
21.Participates in institutional Quality Assurance or Quality Assessment programs.
22.May ensure that patient issues/complaints are properly resolved as applicable.
23.Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence and other regulatory body requirements.
24.Understands and effectively uses EPIC, and other systems and software databases to achieve goals.
25.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. h 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: Interventional Radiology

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000

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

Pay Range: $34.89 - $56.78 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 IR Technologist 2 primary responsibilities will be in the area of medical instrumentation operation, use of permanent fluoroscopic and digital x-ray systems, operation of CT and Combined CT fluoroscopic systems, ultrasounds and other diagnostic and therapeutic devices. The IR Tech 2 will demonstrate understanding and basic knowledge of all imaging equipment with the ability to independently operate all imaging equipment. The IR Tech 2 will independently post-process images. This role will provide fluoroscopic and CT Imaging for the broad patient population applying protocols defined by the organization’s Radiologists. This role will produce images that meet the quality expectations of the department. The technologist skills and knowledge will be utilized in a variety of diagnostic and interventional procedures. 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
•Graduate from an accredited Radiography program
•Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.
•Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
•Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment
•Valid BLS certification
•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
•1-2 years of experience to hire. Minimum 6 months to transfer from level 1
Physical Demands
•Stand up to three hours wearing up to a 40-pound lead apron.
•Work in an environment with limited exposure to radiation.
•Work in dim light for three or more hours.
•Requires full range body motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary
•Maneuver around floor and ceiling mounted x-ray equipment.
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:
Clinical Practice Expectations
•The IR tech 2 will provide patient and family focused care that supports a welcoming and supportive environment and a positive patient experience
•The IR Tech 2 will at times be required to directly assist the attending physician/fellow during procedures by setting up the instrument table, prepping and draping the patient, assisting with catheter and device manipulations, prepping of devices/implants
•The IR Tech 2 may function in a circulator role during a procedure. In this capacity, the IR Tech will monitor the status and condition of the patient and act as an unsterile assistant to personnel directly performing the procedure. Knowledge of supplies, equipment and procedural resources and their location will be necessary.
•Reports supply shortage or equipment failure to section supervisor
•Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards
•Understands and follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces work that meets quality standards
•The Technologist will attend outside educational programs and attend Departmental meetings and conferences for staff development.
Technical Practice
•The IR Tech 2 will be responsible for the technical operation and have ability to perform basic troubleshooting of radiographic, fluoroscopic, video, CT and digital processing equipment.
•The IR Tech 2 will set-up, calibrate and operate the instrumentation used for the management of Interventional Radiology procedures
•The IR Tech 2 will be responsible for the integrity as well as the archival of the patient’s procedural data.
•Due to the complex nature and potential hazards within the IR Lab, the Technologist will be required to help maintain a safe and organized work environment.
•The IR Tech 2 may be called upon to perform certain additional tasks that may be assigned by the Medical Director, Manager or Director.

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.