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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant with our Dermatology clinic at our South Loop location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Our South Loop location offers care in a vibrant neighborhood near downtown Chicago. Our patients have access to comprehensive adult and pediatric primary care and specialty care, all in one location. Our world-class team provide medical exams, immunizations, treatment for injuries and chronic illness management.
Conveniently located on Level P1 of the Southgate Market.
Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus Available!
In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
- Perform any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the Nursing policies and procedures.
- Appropriately implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Perform tests, i.e. pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults, etc., specific to the patient population.
- Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform phlebotomy services.
- Assist with collection of specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body
- A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
- Must have phlebotomy experience
- Experience working in a community health setting
- Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Preferred Qualifications:
- Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system
- General working knowledge of PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for windows, OASIS and EPIC
- Computerized appointment scheduling experience
- Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
- Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers, and physicians
- Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies and instruments
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Dermatology
- CBA Code: Non-Union
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the day shift, between the hours of 7:45am-5pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the South Loop Clinic. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday through Friday.
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system,UChicago Medicine, as a Advanced Pharmacy Technician in the Inpatient Pharmacy.As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician you will be supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being on the forefront of all we do. This department is responsible for the provision of safe, accurate, and timely medication distribution and reliable pharmaceutical care to a variety of patient populations.
Hiring Bonus Eligible!
Job Summary
In this role the Advanced Pharmacy Technician performs all operational dispensing duties including, but not limited to, controlled substances, investigational drugs, or pharmacy purchasing. These duties are performed in compliance with the departmental policies and procedures providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patients at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics.
Essential Job Functions
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Assures safe, accurate, and timely pharmaceutical care and medication delivery. Identify customer (patient and healthcare provider) requirements that warrant pharmacist or management attention.
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Assists other pharmacy technicians as needed. Assists in training new employees in their area of work. Mentors new employees as requested, and assists pharmacists in entering physician orders into the computer system as needed.
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Prepares and delivers investigational drugs, controlled substances (including insulin products) and drugs utilized in the OR. Maintains Omnicell medication stock in the sterile corridor of the OR.
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Maintains controlled substance inventories. Stocks and restocks controlled substance in the central and IV room pharmacies and in the patient care unit Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets. Returns controlled substances to inventory as needed and removes outdated controlled substances under the direction of the supervisor.
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Supports all pharmacy operations and distributive systems as needed to provide optimal pharmacy care to patients. Leads the process to effectively maintain the pharmacy distributive systems, operational projects, and technician responsibilities. Maintains pharmacy distributive systems and operations, including all equipment and technology. Actively review automation, equipment, and technology within responsible areas for appropriate work performance, accuracy, and reliability. Implement appropriate downtime procedures when needed including communication with appropriate external vendors. Indentify opportunities for efficiency and cost-effective improvements in pharmacy operations and distributive systems.
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Prepares IV additives utilizing robotic IV preparation systems.
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Answers phone calls in a courteous manner according to policy. Triages phone communication appropriately and according to policy. Performs monthly nursing unit inspections, maintains work load records if required and collects quality assurance data. Performs other patient and/or drug related duties within the legal scope of their licensure, as assigned by the pharmacist and/or the supervisor.
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Performs other duties assigned including Technician I and Technician II work as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Bachelors or other advanced degree preferred.
- Valid Illinois pharmacy technician license. Certified Pharmacy Technician License (National Certification)
- Experience and training as defined by one of the of the following qualifications:
- Minimum of at least 5 years’ experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician OR
- Graduation from an ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, with at least 2 years of experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician OR
- Minimum of at least one year experience as an inpatient hospital pharmacy technician at UCMC, with above average scores on all UCMC employee evaluations, and no disciplinary actions in the last 12 months (except time & attendance)
- Experience in Pharmacy Clean Room.
- Knowledge and proficiency with hospital operations and pharmacy practices and procedures, medications and medical supplies, hospital practice and healthcare regulatory requirements, and record keeping.
- Computer entry skills and ability to accurately type at 35 WPM.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently with attention to detail, perform mathematical computations, and overseeing the work of others, and interact effectively with others.
- IV compounding experience
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
- Shift: Evening Shift
- Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
- CBA Code: Non-Union
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the evening shift, working from 2:30pm-11pm, and you will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will rotate during the week, Monday-Friday and every other weekend.
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
JoinUniversity of Chicago Medicine, as a Clinical Pharmacist, Registry in the Meds2Beds Pharmacy. In this role as a Clinical Pharmacist, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Through various assignments within the department, they provide support of centralized and decentralized medication-use systems as well as deliver optimal medication therapy to patients with a broad range of disease states. Clinical Pharmacists adeptly function in pharmacy operational areas, including but not limited to central dispensing pharmacies, satellite dispensing pharmacies, and specialty pharmacy areas. The Inpatient Pharmacy is known for providing exceptional assistance when your medical needs may be complex and requires special knowledge when collaborating with your medical provider and insurance company. We are dedicated to providing you with the personal service necessary to ensure that you achieve the most benefit from your medical therapy.
Job Summary
Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe and effective drug therapy and other pharmaceutical care services intended to achieve outcomes related to the cure, diagnosis or prevention of disease, elimination or reduction of patient’s symptoms, or arresting or slowing of a disease process, and improve a patient’s quality of life in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. The pharmacist also assumes the responsibility for pharmacy technicians that work directly under his/her supervision by ensuring the proper preparation of drug products and managing the workflow.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintains a standard of performance that is in compliance with JCAHO, ASHP practice standards/guidelines, federal/state licensing acts, and UCH and Pharmaceutical Services Policies and Procedures
- Interprets, evaluates, and accurately dispenses all drug orders in the patient’s best interest as assessed by appropriateness of drug selection, contraindications, dose, side effects, drug interactions, food interactions, duration of therapy, route of administration, and cost
- Provides therapeutic monitoring of drug therapy including the monitoring of serum concentrations (i.e. Aminoglycosides, phenytoin, digoxin, warfarin, etc.) and the adjustment of drug dosages based on a patient’s age, size, renal/hepatic function, severity of illness, and other patient specific characteristics
- Identifies, resolves and prevents potential and actual drug-related problems. Recommends rational therapeutic alternatives as needed to prevent future problems
- Participates in drug preparation and provides drug information in collaboration with the institution’s Dr. Cart Team during cardiac resuscitation
- Accurately checks medication orders that have been entered into the pharmacy computer system by the pharmacy technician: insuring that patient allergies, drug duplication, and drug interactions do not exist which contraindicate therapy and that the drug dose is correct. Enter orders directly into computer system if necessary
- Coordinates with the technician the preparation and labeling of all first and missing doses (IV, PO, etc.)
- Checks all medications prior to dispensing for accurate labeling, preparation, and storage. Coordinates all clinical and dispensing workflow that occurs from the satellite pharmacy
- Supervises the quality/quantity of work and work performance of the pharmacy technician
- Coordinates pharmacist and technician coverage of the area of responsibility during meal breaks or in-services. Assist other staff members, in other areas, in times of high workload
- Supervises pharmacy technicians working under their direction to provide optimal pharmaceutical care and services
- Participates in the orientation, education, and mentoring of new staff (i.e. pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, etc.) as needed
- Participates in the preparation of articles for publication in the “Topics in Drug Therapy” or other UCH newsletters as requested
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred
- Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois (complete licensure process within 60 days of employment).
- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Degree, Masters of Science, MBA, or Doctor of Pharmacy highly preferred.
- Completion of an ASHP accredited residency PGY-2 highly preferred.
- Clinical pharmacy experience in ICU highly preferred.
- Extensive clinical experience and development may be considered in lieu of formal training
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Registry Part-Time Under 24 Hours
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: DCAM OP Pharmacy
- CBA Code: Non - Union
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately around 24 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the rotating shift, starting from 7am to 11am, and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary, but you will work every other Sunday.
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Receptionist at our River East clinic.
The Receptionist, UCM Care Network, performs day-to-day administrative and general office duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, answering telephones, and maintaining records and accounts.
Essential Job Functions
- Answer and screens telephone calls in a courteous manner and record messages for physicians and other personnel.
- Schedule patient appointments and procedures according to established policies and procedures.
- Obtain accurate information from patients, ensure all registration forms are complete and collect patient and insurance payments.
- Copy patient information and forward to requesting party after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records.
- Welcomes and greets patients and visitors, assisting and directing appropriately while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned, including respecting/promoting patient rights, responding appropriately to emergency codes, sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a medical office or hospital setting
- Familiarity with database entry and applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work
- General working knowledge of PC
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree
- Computerized appointment scheduling experience
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Day
- Unit/Department: Float
- CBA Code: Non-Union
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the day shift, anywhere between 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the River East location. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary between Monday through Sunday.
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago MedicineCrown Point, located in Crown Point, Indiana.
UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago. UChicago Medicine, Crown Point is a new two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana for what will be the academic health system's largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana. It is anticipating an opening in Spring 2024.
In this role as a Public Safety Officer, you will provide unarmed uniformed safety, security and customer centered services to all patients, visitors, and staff of the Medical Center.
Essential Job Functions
- Greet incoming patients and visitors to the medical center and verify reason for visit.
- Validate proper identification of incoming patients, visitors, and staff.
- Provide accurate directions to patients and visitors to ensure they reach their destination within the medical center.
- Enter visitor information into the visitor management system and issue visitor badges to individuals that have been properly validated.
- Prohibit access to individuals that have been restricted due to security related events or patient requests.
- Collect and scan out visitor badges when visitors are exiting the medical center to maintain an accurate visitation log/count.
- Conduct foot patrols in assigned areas, double tap required tour access points and report identified safety and security related risk/issues.
- Verify areas are properly locked and secured when performing patrols.
- Provide immediate response to unplanned life safety or security related emergencies and drills/exercises.
- Respond to service calls in a timely manner.
- Provide security escort services when requested.
- Assist PSO’s by providing information needed to complete accurate and detailed reports for security related incidents.
- Assist with investigations of all criminals and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center.
- Attend court or other legal proceedings to provide details of specific incidents as required.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1-2 years of job-related experience in public safety and/or security role(s).
- Certificate Completion of the following Training/Certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment:
- Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Certificate
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
- Valid Driver’s License preferred.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 1.00 FTE
- Shift: Full Time - Evenings
- Unit/Department: Facilities/Safety & Security - Crown Point
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse in the Comer OR.
*$10,000.00 Sign on Bonus and Tuition Reimbursement Available*
As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.
In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients.
Essential Job Functions
- Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population.
- Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning.
- Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care.
- Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records.
- Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated.
- competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety.
- Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate.
- Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies.
- Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home.
- Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel.
- Actively participates in unit staff meeting.
- Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives.
- Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients.
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee.
- Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care.
- Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff.
- Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level.
- Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing.
- Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans.
- Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined.
- Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are.
- Participates in weekly scheduled in-service
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Current RN Illinois license
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma background preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of Surgical/OR experience
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 0.9, Full-Time
- Shift: Day, 7pm-7am
- Unit/Department: Comer OR
- CBA Code: NNU
Organizational Overview
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Join UChicago Medicine, as an Nurse Anesthetist in our Anesthesiology Department.
$30,000 Sign-On Bonus, and New Market Rates!
As an Nurse Anesthetist, you will be responsible for providing patient care and support throughout the perioperative period. This can include preoperative assessment and sedation, administration and management of an anesthetic, and discontinuation of the anesthetic and postoperative management. Work in a family-like environment with peers and leaders who support your personal and professional goals.
Come join an Elite group of CRNAs in one of the country's finest Academic Medical Centers. See all surgical and procedural disciplines. Experience state of the art Level One Trauma patient care and work with world renowned medical professionals in every area of service.
Essential Job Functions
- Acquires anesthesia drugs from the satellite pharmacy, prepares anesthesia drugs and delivery system.
- Functions as a member of the Care Team to carry out the plan for each patient and the Care Center.
- Performs preoperative assessment of the patient, which includes chart review, preop patient interview, history and physical if necessary, and establishes an anesthesia plan based on findings and discussion with the surgeon and attending anesthesiologist.
- Demonstrates an expert proficiency in airway management, which includes mask ventilation, laryngeal mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the management and/or placement of current monitoring techniques and procedures in the perioperative period which include but are not limited to: ECG placement and interpretation, arterial line placement, central line catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, transesophegeal echocardiography, peripheral nerve stimulator's.
- Records all pertinent perioperative events on the patient’s chart and anesthesia record.
- Transports patients postoperatively to an appropriate location based on anesthetic technique and patient’s condition, and reports the patient’s condition and anesthetic concerns to the appropriate clinician.
- In collaboration with the attending anesthesiologist, the CRNA will demonstrate proficiency in the management of the induction, maintenance, and emergence of anesthesia.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Current Illinois RN and APN Licensure
- BSN Required
- BLS and ACLS certificate required
- Must be a graduate of an A.A.N.A approved nurse anesthesia program
- Pass the National Certification Examination following graduation
- Must be certified or certification-eligible by the A.A.N.A
- Must be certified or certification-eligible by the NBCRNA
- Graduation with a minimum of a master’s degree from a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- A minimum of one year full-time work experience, or its part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse in a critical care setting
- Must maintain certification through continuing education
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time
- Shift: Rotating - Nights/Weekends anticipated
- Unit/Department: Nurse Anesthetist
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse- NIGHTS in the CCD-OR.
As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.
*Sign-on bonus and Tuition Reimbursement Available*
In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients.
Essential Job Functions
- Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population.
- Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning.
- Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care.
- Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records.
- Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated.
- competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety.
- Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate.
- Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies.
- Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home.
- Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel.
- Actively participates in unit staff meeting.
- Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives.
- Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients.
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee.
- Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care.
- Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff.
- Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level.
- Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing.
- Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans.
- Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined.
- Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are.
- Participates in weekly scheduled in-service
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Current RN Illinois license
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma background
- 1 or more years of surgical scrub experience
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 0.9, Full-time
- Shift: Nights
- Unit/Department: CCD-OR
- CBA Code: NNU
Organizational Overview
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Join UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse- Cardiac in the CCD-OR.
As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.
*Sign-on bonus and Tuition Reimbursement Available*
In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients.
Essential Job Functions
- Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population.
- Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning.
- Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care.
- Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records.
- Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated.
- competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety.
- Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate.
- Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies.
- Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home.
- Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel.
- Actively participates in unit staff meeting.
- Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives.
- Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients.
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee.
- Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care.
- Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff.
- Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level.
- Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing.
- Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans.
- Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined.
- Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are.
- Participates in weekly scheduled in-service
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Current RN Illinois license
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma background
- 1 or more years of surgical scrub experience specific to cardiac
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-time
- Shift: Day
- Cardiac - specialty call
- Unit/Department: CCD-OR
- CBA Code: NNU
Organizational Overview
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- Click here to learn more about our benefits
- Click here to explore other career opportunities at UChicago Medicine
Join UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse in the CCD-OR.
As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.
*Sign-on bonus and Tuition Reimbursement Available*
In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided. Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision. The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients.
Essential Job Functions
- Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population.
- Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning.
- Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care.
- Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient. Documents appropriately in patient care records.
- Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated.
- competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety.
- Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care. Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate.
- Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies.
- Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home.
- Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel.
- Actively participates in unit staff meeting.
- Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives.
- Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients.
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee.
- Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care.
- Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff.
- Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level.
- Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing.
- Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans.
- Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined.
- Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are.
- Participates in weekly scheduled in-service
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
- Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Current RN Illinois license
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma background
- 1 or more years of surgical scrub experience specific to cardiac
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-time
- Shift: Day 7a-530p
- Ortho
- Unit/Department: CCD-OR
- CBA Code: NNU
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Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine within our NCI-designated Cancer Center as a Cancer Program Nurse Navigator. In this role, you will collaborate with the entirety of the multi-disciplinary Breast Cancer program to provide patients the highest quality of care. As a navigator focused on breast cancer, you will serve as the outpatient clinical liaison and a single point of contact for patients. You will be responsible for coordinating the care of patients as they move from initial diagnosis through survivorship. You help ensure timely delivery of care and eliminate potential barriers, identify resources, and serve to enhance breast cancer disease management and the patient experience.
In this role, the Cancer Program Nurse Navigator is responsible for providing education and emotional support to patients and families, in addition to connecting patients with needed community and hospital resources. As an integral member of the breast cancer team, the Cancer Program Nurse Navigator will communicate any pertinent issues related to the patients’ clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other needs to the appropriate clinicians and staff.
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available!
Essential Job Functions:
- Assesses clinical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial, financial, and other patient needs
- Acts as point of contact and liaison for patients, families and their multidisciplinary clinical team, and ensures treatment plan progression
- Facilitates resolution to patient needs and monitors follow up
- Educates/reinforces education with patients and families on disease, treatments, side effects, adverse reactions, and reportable signs/symptoms based on multidisciplinary care plan
- Works with patients and family members to ensure discharge instructions are understood and followed
- Coordinates development of patient education materials, clinical pathways, and quality studies in partnership with other team members
- Coordinates and/or participates in multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conference
- Documents data and navigation assessments as needed for accreditation and program development
- Documents recommendations made at multidisciplinary consultations and/or tumor conferences and follows up when appropriate for coordination of care
- May be responsible for direct patient care within the scope of the role
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with a current Illinois license
- Graduate of a National League for Nursing Accredited School of Nursing with BSN
- Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience working as an RN in a medical, radiation, or surgical oncology capacity or as a patient/nurse navigator within oncology
- Demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis, and knowledge about clinical aspects of cancer and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
- Excellent interpersonal skills required, with specific ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the clinical and administrative teams
- Demonstrated ability to self-start and self-motivate
Preferred Qualifications
- Oncology Certified Nurse preferred
- Nurse Navigator Certification (AONN, ACS; other) preferred
- Familiarity with Radio-Therapeutics treatments preferred
- Familiarity of local, state, and national cancer awareness, education, outreach, and advocacy programs and organizations is preferred
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time
- Shift: Day, 8a.m-5pm
- Unit/Department: Cancer Service Line
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Certified Anesthesia Technician in the Anesthesia Department at our main campus in Hyde Park!
As an Anesthesia Technician, you will be responsible for the seting up, operating, and troubleshooting the anesthesia machines, monitors, and ancillary devices. In this role, the Anesthesia Technician will support routine surgical cases by assisting in the preparation and maintenance of patient equipment, and anesthesia delivery systems, before and during anesthesia. You are responsible for maintenance of supplies and equipment in clinical settings such as: the surgical suite, obstetrics suite, radiology, PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, MRI, ER, GU, dental suites ambulatory surgery, animal and research laboratories. The Certified Anesthesia Technician has practical knowledge and expertise in all general areas of anesthesia.
*** $2,000 Sign-On Available ***
Essential Job Functions
- Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots anesthesia machines, monitors, and ancillary devices.
- Assists the anesthesia provider with patient transport, positioning and insertion of intravenous/ invasive lines, acquisition of medications and routine/ difficult intubations and extubations.
- Responsible for repairs, maintenance and fabrication of anesthesia equipment in the GOR, DCAM operating rooms, Labor and Delivery suites.
- Responsible for ordering, acquisition, and distribution of anesthesia and supplies in GOR, DCAM O.R.s and Labor & Delivery Suites. Organizes support spaces, restocks O.R.’s and work areas, provides supply and set-up assistance for practitioners.
- Understands, correctly uses, and trains Anesthesia Technicians on the various aseptic techniques used for routine cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing and storing of all reusable equipment and supplies.
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management.
- May perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of certification examination requirements established by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians
- At least two years of experience as an anesthesia technician
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Evening, Rotating and every other weekend
- Unit/Department:377360, ANESTHESIOLOGY
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Registered Nurse at our River East location. In this role, you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus Available!
A Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. This position will be located in a community-based physician practice.
Responsibilities include:
- Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
- Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
- Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
Job Qualifications:
- Must have experience working in a community health setting.
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
- Must have a minimum of one year experience working in a multi-specialty clinic setting as a Registered Nurse.
- A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainin
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.8 FTE)
- Shift: Day Shift
- Unit/Department: Endocrinology
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Revenue Claims Coding Specialist, UCM Care Network in the Burr Ridge, IL location. In this role you will primarily support Administrative Support Workers. This opportunity offers remote flexibility within the surround states of IL.
LOCAL HYBRID REMOTE OPPORTUNITY
Revenue Claims Coding Specialist (RCCS) works under the supervision of the Manager, Revenue Claims Coding Specialist. The RCCS team works collaboratively with Primary Healthcare Associates (PHA) physicians assigned to his/her team/group in order to provide an optimal revenue cycle environment that is efficient, effective, comprehensive and compliant. The RCCS team also works collaboratively with the PHA practice managers, billing staff and when needed, insurance payers to support a highly efficient, effective, and compliant revenue cycle program. The typical work includes the entry of professional charges from charge tickets into EPIC, resolution of coding edits for all payers, revenue reconciliation, identify and/or organize appropriate education for physicians. Effective communication with management, providers and practice directors will be key. The Revenue Claims Coding Specialist will also be responsible for the completion of all work assignments in a proficient and accurate manner; meeting productivity and quality standards set by the Revenue Claims Coding Specialist Manager.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Works directly with manager as assigned to charges from PHA providers for non-office based services, i.e. inpatient, outpatient surgery, dialysis and nursing home visits to facilitate charge entry, resolve coding and charging issues for all payers (NCCI, OCE, MUE, LCD, payer custom edits), including but not limited to denials and disputes
- Serves as a charging/coding resource supporting physician’s/provider’s revenue capture. As such, organizes charge tickets for timely entry into EPIC.
- Review medical documentation for assigning billing modifiers to insurance claims where appropriate and applicable. Works assigned work ques daily with the goal to complete all assigned tasks
- Perform charge reconciliation and work with the physicians/providers and/or practice managers in instances of missing charges/ revenue; with the optimal goal of ensuring the missing revenue gets posted and realized
- Routinely communicates with manager and where possible, providers, practice administrators, billing staff and payers as needed to discuss clinical questions with respect to coding assignment or resolution of edits in a courteous and professional manner. Provide appropriate feedback to manager and provider for education on trends identified from errors or payer denials. Participate in meeting with provider, practice manager as assigned by manager to improve the overall claims, revenue cycle, and business functions of the practice.
- Attends and participates in team meetings to discuss coding/charging issues and participates on projects as requested. Maintains current knowledge of all billing and compliance policies, procedures and regulations and attends appropriate training sessions as required. Meets all productivity and quality expectations and participates in all scheduled audits and performs other duties as assigned.
- Meets all productivity and quality expectations and participates in all scheduled audits and performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to identify trends and recommend solutions to billing and revenue cycle processes and problems.
- Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA required.
- Coding certification required: CPC (Certified. Professional Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist Physician)
- High school diploma required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in a health-care information or health care finance related field preferred.
- Proven working knowledge of professional billing of CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) coding systems required.
- Knowledge of Federal billing regulations governing Medicare and Medicaid programs and working knowledge of other managed care and indemnity (third party) payer requirements.
- Must possess a working knowledge of Local and National Coverage Determination policies (LCD’s and NCD’s), Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) related edits such as the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Outpatient Code Editor (OCE).
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Must be highly analytical and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Epic experience strongly preferred.
- Prior experience working EM(Evaluation Management.
- Experience with provider E&M education strongly preferred.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days/ Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
- Location: Burr Ridge when required to come in office
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant with our Multispecialty clinic at our Cottage Grove location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
- Perform any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the Nursing policies and procedures.
- Appropriately implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Perform tests, i.e. pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults, etc., specific to the patient population.
- Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform phlebotomy services.
- Assist with collection of specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body
- A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
- Must have phlebotomy experience
- Experience working in a community health setting
- Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Preferred Qualifications:
- Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system
- General working knowledge of PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for windows, OASIS and EPIC
- Computerized appointment scheduling experience
- Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
- Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers, and physicians
- Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies and instruments
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days – 9:00am-5:30pm
- Unit/Department: Multispecialty
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Technologist I in Crown Point!
As a Surgical Technologist I, you will assists the nursing and medical staff in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention and performance of surgical scrub technologist duties; collaborates with nursing and other disciplines, when necessary, to revise the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Has constant contact with the Operating Room staff, physicians, clerical staff, anesthesia staff and materials management.
Essential Job Functions
- Independently performs surgical scrub role within the operative field and is able to scrub in all services, adult and pediatric.
- Applies knowledge of surgical techniques.
- Applies knowledge related to emergency and trauma situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
- Demonstrates infection control practices by utilizing proper aseptic technique while dealing with blood/body fluid.
- Correctly uses all sterilizers and high level disinfectors related to surgical procedures; documents appropriately and maintains competencies, as required.
- In conjunction with Unit leadership, Charge Nurse and Central Sterile Processing, demonstrates organizational skills in case preparation, case cart picking and accurate room set-up for instrument and tray contents in scheduled cases. Sets up instruments, supplies and equipment according to surgeon’s preference cards, policies and procedures and standards of care.
- Operates and troubleshoots video systems as needed.
- Provides cost-effective care by proper use of equipment and instruments. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of supplies based on assessed needs, standard of care and surgeon’s preference cards.
- Demonstrates knowledge of immediate and long term outcomes of surgical activities including, but not limited to: sponge, needle and instrument count, aseptic technique, proper handling of specimens, proper labeling and handling of medications on sterile field and care of electrosurgical active electrodes and implants.
- Properly handles and cares for instrumentation.
- Assists in performing care of the surgical patient, including:
- Helps team to prepare room
- Helps open packs, supplies, and instrument sets
- Helps position patient
- Monitors sterile field
- Opens sterile supplies onto sterile field before procedure
- Performs counts
- Handles specimen(s)
- Assists with emergency situations
- Assures quality measures are met
- In collaboration with RN Circulator determines individual patient/surgeon needs and adjusts instrumentation and supplies according to those needs.
- Inventories and restocks supplies in individual OR suites and Specialty Service carts.
- Communicates with oncoming shift any pertinent information regarding patients or unit activities.
- Acts as a resource person to patients, visitors, physicians and other staff.
- Communicates to Charge Nurse, Perioperative management team accurate and timely information regarding patient status and OR schedule.
- Assists in efficient room turnover and case set-up.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- Minimum experience if graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist school
Preferred Qualifications
- Interpersonal skills necessary to facilitate communication
- Basic knowledge and ability to perform surgical technologist skills, analytical skills necessary to interpret and communicate data relevant to direct patient care to RN and MD
- Ability to function as a member of the surgical team, carrying out the instructions of surgeons and of the Circulating RN with speed, accuracy, and concentration
- Able to prioritize daily activities
- Able to recognize and intervene in life threatening situations
- Able to maintain composure under stressful circumstances
- Demonstrates higher level critical thinking and problem solving skills, thinks on an organizational level
- Demonstrates a competent, courteous and professional manner with coworkers, physicians, visitors, patients and others
- Maintaining confidentiality in execution of all duties, and superior knowledge and expert practice in the scrub role in advanced surgical procedures
- Exhibits a high level of collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking skills in relation to anticipating the perioperative needs of the patient and surgeon
- Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks
- Able to wear lead aprons (ranging in weight from 10-25 pounds) for prolonged periods of time for protection from exposure to radiation
- Able to fulfill on-call responsibilities, being alert and ready to work in emergency situations
Surgical Technologist II Licenses/Certifications
- CST certification required within 12 month of start date
- BLS required
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 0.10
- Shift: Registry
- Unit/Department: Perioperative Services
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Bring Your Passion to the Forefront:
Advanced Practice Provider – Pediatric Surgery
Sign On Bonus Available!
This position will cover General Pediatric Surgery services.
Nurse Practitioner Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner an Advance Practice Nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The NP manages a caseload of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support, teaching, staff education, consultation, and research. The NP utilizes advance practice skills obtained through the completion of a formal nurse practitioner program at an accredited college of nursing. These skills include advanced levels of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care, as well as performing some invasive procedures.
Nurse Practitioner Required Qualifications
- Licensure: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or AGANCP with PNP certification required
- Education: Graduate of a formal nurse practitioner program
- Surgery experience preferred (RN or APN)
Physician Assistant Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant is qualified by academic and clinical education to provide healthcare and patient services that may include educational, research, clinical nursing specialist support and administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership of the Center for the Section Chief of General Surgery. The PA has acquired the knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician / surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice. This licensed health professional will take patient histories, conduct examinations, diagnose illnesses, order and interpret laboratory tests and assist during complicated operations. The PA in conjunction with the team will independently coordinate the CME Conferences and schedule surgical procedures in the GOR area.
Physician Assistant Required Qualifications:
- Education: Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational program required.
- Licensure: Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for: State of Illinois licensure/registration required
- Surgery experience preferred (PA)
Area: 374581, APN BILLING
Shift: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Rotating Shifts - including Days/Nights/Weekend/Holiday Coverage / 12-hour shifts / One call day per week (home call)
Join UChicago Medicine at Crown Point, as a Vascular Technologist in the Vascular Laboratory.
Come be a vital part of our team as a Vascular Technologist at our cutting-edge facility in Crown Point! UChicago Medicine, Crown Point is a new two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana for what will be the academic health system's largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana. It is anticipating an opening in Spring 2024.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs the following examinations on patients as schedule demands either in the Lab or at their bedside according to approved vascular laboratory procedures under general supervision; Venous Duplex (assessment for deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency and vein mapping), Arterial segmental pressures, continuous wave Doppler waveforms arterial duplex scan, PPG measurements, graft surveillance and arterial mapping, Carotid and vertebral artery duplex and Abdominal duplex to assess bypass grafts, stents, AAA, mesenteric, aortoiliac and renal artery stenosis/occlusion.
- Writes preliminary reports for exam(s) and contacts the referring physician with results; within the guidelines set by the Vascular Laboratory Medical Director.
- Assesses appropriateness of exam(s) ordered and modifies said exam based on an assessment of the patient's history, physical exam and symptoms; within the guidelines set by the Vascular Laboratory Medical Director.
- Participates in the on-call rotation for Venous Duplex exams during nights/weekends as directed by the Imaging Center Leader.
- Provides basic nursing care to each patient while they are in the laboratory.
- Performs administrative duties as assigned including, but not limited to; billing processes (procedural CPT code designation, and the clarification and follow-up on incorrect billing occurrences), scheduling of patients, maintaining of logs, databases and inventory, and ordering of equipment and supplies.
- Performs quality assessment and improvement activities and maintenance of lab equipment to ensure quality of patient examinations, patient safety, patient care and to maintain accreditation of the vascular laboratory by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Required minimum experience: six months experience in an internship or regular position in any ultrasound field.
- Required minimum education: Completion of a two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related.
- Preferred minimum experience and education: Bachelor’s degree (any major) or foreign degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in the U.S. plus 12 months of full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience.
- No credentialing required, but incumbents holding Vascular Tech, Registry title will be encouraged to become credentialed within 24 months of the date they are eligible to take credentialing exams.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Registry, 0.10
- Shift: Day
- Unit/Department: Proc Vascular Lab - Crown Point
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a EKG Technician(CET) in the Heart Station Adult Department.
The EKG Technician perform EKGs, holter monitors, exercise stress EKGs, pacemaker telephone telemetry monitoring, pacemaker programming, tilt table testing and event monitors.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure proper ordering of all EKGs and monitoring in Epic.
- Transmit all EKGs by modem to Muse and ensure proper downloading of holter/event monitoring.
- Perform EKGs and holter/event monitoring as ordered by MD.
- Distribute tracings and data of all procedures to physicians for interpretation.
- Edit EKG reports into the Muse computerized system and holter/event monitoring in LifeWatch.
- Keep a log of all procedures on a daily basis and supply administrative assistant with statistics at the end of each month.
- Prepare appropriate charge slips for each procedure performed and give to secretary for billing within six calendar days.
- Assist in pediatric cardiology out patient clinic as needed. Make sure the flow of patients runs smoothly and assist physicians with medical and clerical necessities.
- Keep track of inventory and order supplies for the heart station.
- Keep policies and procedures for heart station up to date.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of EKG and two years experience required.
- Phlebotomy experience required.
- Proven interpersonal skills in order to interact with a diverse population and varying ages of customers
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
- Shift: 5am-1:30pm or 1pm-9:30pm (Department Needs)
- Unit/Department: Heart Station Adult-Mitchell
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift, and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary between Sunday-Saturday. You may be scheduled to work rotating weekends.
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Physicist, Lead with our Medical Physics Team at our Harvey, Illinois location.
The Physicist, Lead is responsible for providing comprehensive, efficient, effective and safe radiation oncology physics support which includes quality assurance testing, dosimetry, and calibration of radiation therapy equipment, efficient and effective equipment management, 3D external beam treatment planning and special physics procedures, implementation of new clinical procedures and technology including image guided radiation therapy, supervision of dosimetry and other technical staff. The Physicist, Lead insures compliance with all relevant legal requirements, standards, and codes of practice, and contributes to training and education within the Service.
Eligible for up to $10,000 hiring bonus!
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintains dosimetry on linear accelerators, sealed sources, CT and planning systems to meet the regulatory requirements.
- Ensures that all equipment meets the accepted standards and codes of practice.
- Maintains dosimetry for sealed and unsealed sources for brachytherapy.
- Ensures that the treatment checking protocol is met
- Assists with the ongoing development and maintain a suitable quality assurance program covering all aspects of radiation oncology.
- Ensures that the quality assurance program meets the codes of safe practice currently in use from the (Illinois Department of Public Health, American Association of Physicists in Medicine, American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiology, etc).
- Ensures adequate supervision of technical staff undertaking quality assurance program.
- Performs complex treatment planning, such as radiosurgery, brachytherapy and other special planning.
- Manages purchase, inventory and quality assurance of radioactive sources.
- Continues to develop procedures and protocols to further enhance current and new equipment.
- Utilizes relevant research findings where appropriate and participate in clinical development activities when required.
- Participates in new equipment evaluation, acceptance testing, and in the implementation of new procedures and technologies in the clinic.
- Ensures that the regulatory requirements are met and maintained to maintain high standards of radiation safety for personnel and equipment.
- Advises on all aspects of radiation safety to ensure that personnel are following the appropriate standards, equipment is operated within safe guidelines, and installation of new equipment meets the regulations and manufacturers specifications.
- Supervises the work of dosimetrist, reviews and evaluates treatment plans generated by dosimetry staff.
- Makes recommendations to Radiation Oncologist on effective and safe patient treatment approaches.
- Participates in peer and self appraisal, keeps up to date with current trends in medical physics and radiation oncology works and imparts this knowledge where relevant.
- Participates in own regular ongoing education, undertakes education sessions for health and education groups in particular for Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists, Nursing, and Maintenance staff. Takes responsibility for self-directed and self-initiated learning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A Masters of Science or a PhD degree in Medical Physics or a closely related field in science or engineering.
- A minimum of 3 year work experience in radiation oncology.
- Well developed organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
- Board certification by the American Board of Medical Physics or the American Board of Radiology, in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or in a closely related specialty.
- Meet the registration requirements of 32 Illinois Administrative code section 410 for Therapeutic Radiological Physicists and be registered as an approved Therapeutic Radiological Physicist with the State of Illinois
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days – 8 hour shift
- Unit/Department: Medical Physics
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.