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UChicago Medicine River East, Chicago, Illinois Primary Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Job, UCM Care Network Join a patient centered collegial, supportive, and friendly team whose mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine Medical Group takes pride supporting motivated providers in delivering outstanding care in the community.   UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks a Primary Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our River East, Chicago, IL location.    Role and Responsibilities  - Join UChicago Medicine Medical Group’s Urgent Care Services - 100% outpatient setting with 1:1 Medical Assistant Support  - RN Support   Required Skills and Qualifications - Nurse Practitioner - Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold current certification - 3 -5 years of Primary Care experience is required   Opportunity Highlights - 100% outpatient  - Competitive compensation package - Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, and CME allowance About UChicago Medicine Medical Group - UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine. With a history dating to 1927, it is a not-for-profit academic medical health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs - UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland - We support physicians in providing outstanding care in the community - UChicago Medicine Medical Group's outpatient facilities are conveniently located throughout Chicago and surrounding suburb     Interested candidates please contact: Kayla Scheiding Email: Kayla.scheiding@uchicagomedicine.org    UChicago Medicine Medical Group is comprised of UCM Care Network Medical Group, Inc. and Primary Healthcare Associates, S.C. UChicago Medicine Medical Group providers are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago or UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.   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.  

Laborist, Job, UCM Care Network   Join a patient centered collegial, supportive, and friendly team whose mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine Medical Group takes pride in supporting motivated providers in delivering outstanding care in the community.    UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks an exceptional Laborist for Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois.   Laborist Roles and Responsibilities - Procedures would include, dilation and curettage, managing ectopic pregnancies both medically and surgically and Gyne inpatient consults - Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population - Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions - Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate - May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program or patient care unit - Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required - Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress - Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care - Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage - Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements - Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise - Ability to work both independently and in a team environment - Effective verbal and written communication skills Required Skills and Qualifications - Medical License in Illinois - Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty - 3-5 years of experience is preferred - Completed a US Residency Program Opportunity Highlights - Competitive compensation package, including a 2-year base guarantee - Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, CME allowance   About UChicago Medicine Medical Group - UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine.  With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not-for-profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs - UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland - We support physicians in providing outstanding care in the community - UChicago Medicine Medical Group's outpatient facilities are conveniently located throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs   Interested candidates please contact: Kayla Scheiding Email: Kayla.scheiding@uchicagomedicine.org  UChicago Medicine Medical Group is comprised of UCM Care Network Medical Group, Inc. and Primary Healthcare Associates, S.C. UChicago Medicine Medical Group providers are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago or UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.   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 Medical Technologist in the Blood Bank. In this role as a Medical Technologist in the Blood Bank you will perform routine and esoteric tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and manufacture and issue blood components such as washed red cells, leuko-reduced red cells, etc.  You'll be responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including antibody identification. This department provides reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services in both clinical and anatomical pathology and have various areas of expertise.   *Sign On Bonus Available*   Job Summary   In this position, you will routinely perform a wide range of clinical analyses in all sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients.   Essential Job Functions - Receives specimens submitted to laboratory. Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processes for analysis. Assures proper storage and procedures for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed. - Conducts preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory. - Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information. Appropriately assists clinicians with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions. - Performs all procedures designated under CLIA’88 rules as moderate or highly complex testing; knows all responsibilities as outlined in the laboratory procedure manual necessary to perform these procedures with highest level of quality within turnaround time goals set by the laboratory. - Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures. - Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems. - Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results. Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues. - Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turn-around times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes. - Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner. - Performs other duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications - Certification or eligibility as medical technologist, (MT) or specialist in chemistry (SC) or hematology (SH) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent - Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing  - Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university  - Be able to lift up to 50 lbs Preferred Qualifications - At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience preferred - Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems - Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.  Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time - Shift:  Evening Shift + rotating weekends - Unit/Department:  Blood Bank - 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 Cardiac Telemetry Technician(CTT) in the Telemetry Hub Department.   $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible!   The Cardiac Telemetry Technician(CTT) works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The CTT observes electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings on monitored patients, reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the registered nurse caring for the patient, activates Rapid Response Team (RRT) and/or the physician if needed, documents rhythms and arrhythmias, and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.   Essential Job Functions - Continuous monitoring, documentation and communication of electrocardiogram tracings on monitored patients. - Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to the registered nurse. - Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system. - Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines. - Admits, uses stand-by mode, and discharges patient to the monitoring system according to policy. - Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed. Initiates telemetry documentation system. - Observes placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal. - Documents rhythm, heart rate, and intervals per policy. - Validates yellow and red level alarms and takes appropriate steps. - Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient. - Reviews trends and alarm history every two (2) hours and documents per policy. - Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters and patient cables. - Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment. - Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained. Arranges repairs as necessary. Maintains equipment logs.   Required Qualifications - High school diploma or GED. - Current basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association). - Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications and Microsoft Office. - Upon hire, successful completion of the University of Chicago electrocardiogram (ECG) course and validation test.   Preferred Qualifications - Certified Cardiographic Technician strongly Preferred - One year work experience  - Knowledge of medical terminology    Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts - Shift: Days and Nights Available - Unit/Department: Telemetry Hub - CBA Code: Non-Union - No Visa Sponsorship Available   In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately  36 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work 12hr shift, from approximately 7am- 7pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) only every other week.     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, as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care in our Clinical Practice and Research Department, where you will lead and support evidence-based practices within our critical care units.   The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Master's or Doctorate prepared Advanced Practice Nurse with APRN licensure. In collaboration with the medical staff and nursing staff across UChicago’s critical care units, the Clinical Nurse Specialist provides clinical support to develop and improve patient care and outcomes. The Clinical Nurse Specialist elevates the standard of professional nursing practice at UCM by developing, coaching, and mentoring nurses to become expert clinicians and leaders.   Job Summary A Clinical Nurse Specialist is a nurse that serves as a clinical resource for patients of all ages and populations with acute and chronic wounds (e.g., pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds), other integumentary disruptions (e.g., Graft versus Host Disease, Moisture Associated Skin Damage), ostomy and continence needs.  Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical assessment and recommendations for treatment/diagnostics, education and quality improvement.   Essential Job Functions - Provides consultation of the patient with impaired skin integrity (problem as identified by consult request) to develop individualized plan of care and attain expected outcomes. - During consults, uses the opportunity to educate staff and family members. - Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces. - Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers and staff regarding Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care - Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current evidence including national guidelines, to deliver care to patients. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in wound/skin care - Participates and collaborates with nursing leadership in quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects/activities as appropriate. - Engages in professional development activities. - Be or become certified nurses in Wound and Ostomy within first year of employment Required Qualifications - Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited program required; DNP preferred - Certifications in Wound and Ostomy - Minimum three years of nursing practice - Wound care experience preferred - Demonstrated complex decision-making skills and problem solving ability. - Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor or manager preferred. - Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees preferred. Position Details - Job Type/FTE: 1.0 - Shift: Day, 7am-5pm - CBA Code: Non-Union - Location: Hyde Park in Chicago, IL - No Visa Sponsorship Available

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Student Pharmacy Intern in the Inpatient Pharmacy. In this role as a Student Pharmacy Intern, you will have the opportunity to improve your pharmacotherapeutic knowledge and gain experience and confidence, counseling patients across a wide variety of disease states. Our Outpatient Pharmacy is known for providing speciality pharmacy services and supporting outpatient needs as well. 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 The University of Chicago Medicine Department of Pharmacy is seeking highly motivated pharmacy students who are looking to further develop their communication, interdisciplinary and pharmacotherapeutic knowledge and skill. The Pharmacy Student Internship opportunity allows for personal growth and multidisciplinary collaboration, while supporting a team that is dedicated to enhancing lives and being at the forefront of medicine. As a pharmacy intern with Meds2Beds, you will deliver and  counsel patients on prescriptions given to them prior to discharge from the UChicago Medicine Hospital. This is a great opportunity for students to work in a large, academic hospital and serve a diverse patient population while gaining valuable experience that will strengthen their candidacy when applying for future jobs and/or residencies.   Essential Job Functions    - Delivering medications and providing counseling to all patients who are being discharged with new prescriptions - Providing acute and comprehensive information about medications and addressing any concerns the patient or patient’s family may have - Filling prescriptions in the pharmacy - Retrieving hard copies of prescriptions in patients’ charts - Interacting with members of the interdisciplinary team – physicians, nurses, case management, and social work to coordinate and collaborate on efficient and effective medication therapy management   Required Qualifications  - High school diploma or equivalent (GED) - Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician License - Student currently enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy    Preferred Qualifications  - Preferred one year of pharmacy experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy setting   Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Registry/Part Time - Shift: part-time/weekends, you may work Saturday, Sunday, both days, or neither day on any given weekend. - Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy - CBA Code:  Non-Union    In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 8-16 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the variable shift, & will not be scheduled for on-call shifts.  We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus.  The days you will be scheduled are part-time/weekends, you may work Saturday, Sunday, both days, or neither day on any given 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.

Internal Medicine Senior Clinic Physician, Job, UChicago Medicine Medical Group   Join a patient centered collegial, supportive, and friendly team whose mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine Medical Group takes pride in supporting motivated providers in delivering outstanding care in the community.    UChicago Medicine Medical Group seeks an exceptional Internal Medicine Physician to provide healthcare for seniors in our new holistic outpatient practice in the Bronzeville neighborhood located in Chicago. Provide exceptional care with additional resources and services for patients co-located in the clinic setting.   Internal Medicine Senior Clinic Physician Roles and Responsibilities - Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population, 55 years old and older - Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions - Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate - Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required - As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion and/or education programs - Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress - Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care - Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage - Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements - Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise - Ability to work both independently and in a team environment - Effective verbal and written communication skills   Required Skills and Qualifications - Medical License in Illinois - Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty - 3-5 years of experience with a senior patient population is preferred - Completed a US Residency Program   Opportunity Highlights - 100% outpatient practice - Competitive compensation package, including a 2-year base guarantee with upside - Exceptional benefits – Medical, dental, retirement, time off, and CME allowance - Monday-Friday practice including one evening per week and one Saturday morning per month   About UChicago Medicine Medical Group - UChicago Medicine Medical Group is aligned with The University of Chicago Medicine.  With a history dating to 1927, the University of Chicago Medicine is a not-for-profit academic health system with hospitals, outpatient clinics and physician practices throughout Chicago and the suburbs - UChicago Medicine Medical Group is growing rapidly, to bring the forefront of medicine to communities throughout Chicagoland - We support physicians in providing outstanding care in the community - UChicago Medicine Medical Group's outpatient facilities are conveniently located throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs Interested candidates please contact: Kayla Scheiding Email: Kayla.scheiding@uchicagomedicine.org  UChicago Medicine Medical Group is comprised of UCM Care Network Medical Group, Inc. and Primary Healthcare Associates, S.C. UChicago Medicine Medical Group providers are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago or UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.    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 one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Patient Service Assistant PRNat our Hyde Park medical campus. Thisposition is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.    Under the direction of the SPSA Manager or his/her designee, the Surgical Patient Service Assistant PRN provides fundamental services to support the patient/family and the Peri-Operative Care Team to render quality care to all surgical patients.    Essential Job Functions:   - Environment/Facilities/Supplies:  - Completes cleaning of all areas under the jurisdiction of the GOR/DCAM Care Center according to the standards set by the Care Center Leadership or designee and Environmental Liaison.  - Provides a safe environment for patients and health care team members.  - Coordinates cleaning in an efficient manner to meet the needs of patient care and keeps charge nurse apprised of clean/dirty status of OR rooms.  Assists in meeting room turn-over expectations.  - Inventories and maintains stock and equipment throughout the perioperative areas, including OR sub sterile areas, pre-op and recovery rooms.  - Transportation of equipment, specimens, and supplies as required.  - Assists in maintaining a sterile field during the preparation of the OR for a surgical procedure and the duration of the procedure.  - Change medical gas tanks at the direction of the charge nurse.  - Complete steam sterilizer drain cleaning.  - Patient Care/ Patient Safety:  - Performs duties involving direct patient care in the changing, pre-op holding and recovery areas as assigned by the Registered Nurse within the guidelines provided by the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and UCH policies and procedures.  - This includes but is not limited to:  - Stocking blanket warmer and bedside items as needed  - Assisting patients in changing clothes, to and from home, as required  - Transporting patients (via cart/wheelchair) within the OR areas and other departments, as requested  - Assisting in the assembly of chart sheets according to posted guidelines  - Assisting in positioning patients on the OR table and transferring patients between operating room table and cart.  - Assisting in post-mortem care  - Under the direction of the Registered Nurse or OR Technician, acts to expedite delivery of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.  - Provides and promotes patient safety.  - Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizesappropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.  - Intraoperative Care:  - Assists the Intraoperative Care Team while adhering to principles of sterile technique. This includes but is not limited to:  - Setting up and changing suction canisters.  - Verifying all equipment is present where needed and ready for use, including sterile supplies.  - As requested, delivers additional supplies and equipment to the OR during the operative procedure.  - Practices within Infection Control policies and procedures.  - Properly and safely handles contaminated instruments in regards to storage and transferring to designated areas.  - Transportation of red and yellow containers to a central location on the floor.    - May be asked to move these longer distances in emergency situations.  - Properly transports blood products within the GOR/DCAM Care Centers.  - Properly transports patient specimens with the GOR/DCAM Care Centers.  - Education/EQI:  - Assists with orientation of new employees, agency personnel and employees reassigned to the area.  - Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement projects as directed by the Specialty Manager.  - Performs other duties as requested by senior management      Required Qualifications:  - High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.  - Surgical operating room experience preferred.  - Previous work that required organizational skills and ability to work in stressful environment.  - Reading comprehension and math ability at 6th grade level.  - Ability to successfully complete departmental certification program including sterile technique, case supply selection according to pick sheet and use of Optime Operating Room data management software system. 

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Surgical Technologist II in Perioperative Services at Hyde Park!    As a Surgical Technologist II, you will be involved in process improvement or quality initiatives related to, but outside of, Perioperative Services. You will assist 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.   *$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available*   Essential Job Functions - Independently performs surgical scrub role on the operative field and is able to scrub in all services, adult and pediatric. - 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 Specialty Manager, 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. Works in collaboration with Administrative Coordinators, Specialty Managers, Clinical Engineering, and In-House Vendors to maintain video systems. - 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. - In collaboration with Perioperative Educators and Managers, develops, organizes, and delivers continuing education topics and/or courses for operating room technologist colleagues and Central Sterile Processing staff. - 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, and assures quality measures are met, such as Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) core measures. - In collaboration with Circulating RN, Specialty Manager and Charge Nurse, 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. - Responsible for reviewing and updating preference cards in collaboration with the specialty team. - In collaboration with Specialty Manager and Central Sterile Processing management team, acts as a liaison to Central Sterile Processing (CSP) in the maintenance of specialty instrumentation necessary to enhance the delivery of quality patient care for assigned service. - 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 Scheduling Board Manager, Anesthesia Coordinator, Charge Nurse, Perioperative management team accurate and timely information regarding patient status and OR schedule. - Consistently demonstrates leadership abilities in support of UCMC’s goals, including excellence in safety, quality and the patient experience.   Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program - Minimum (1-3) years of Operating Room experience required   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   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Evenings - 11:00a to 11:00p - Unit/Department: Perioperative Services - CBA Code: Non-Union    In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 36 hours per week.  We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Evenings shift, from approximately 11:00a to 11:00p and will 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 depending on the week, but we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekends (Saturday and/or Sunday) every 3rd week.   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 University of Chicago Medicine, as an Advanced Practice Provider in the Short Stay Unit.     As the Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management in the general medicine patient population. The APP will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. Additionally, you will provide healthcare and patient services that may include educational, research, and clinical nursing specialist support, and completing administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership.   Advanced Practice Provider Essential Job Functions - Taking patient history, conducting examinations, diagnosing illness - Pre and post-operative patient evaluation and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests - Ability to exercise autonomy in medical decision-making, provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services - Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care on an advanced level Nurse Practitioner Required Qualifications - Master's of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration - Must be certified as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Must have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers - Must have a minimum of 2 years inpatient, general medicine or hospital medicine experience as a PA or NP.  - Must have AGACNP certification but FNP or ANP will be considered with relevant experience as a PA or NP.  - Current BLS/ACLS certification Physician Assistant Required Qualifications - Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Master’s program - Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois PA licensure / registration - Must have or be able to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers - Must have a minimum of 2 years inpatient, general medicine or hospital medicine experience as a PA or NP.  - Must have AGACNP certification but FNP or ANP will be considered with relevant experience as a PA or NP.  - Current BLS/ACLS certification Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.1 FTE) - Shift: Rotating- Weekend shifts only 3 (12hour shifts) every 6 weeks - Unit/Department: Short Stay - CBA Code: Non-Union

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider, Neurology   Sign On Bonus Available!    Job Description: Join UChicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) within the Neurology Unit. As the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will manage our general Neurology and consultative Neurology patients and leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for adult and pediatric patients.   Our adult and pediatric Neurology clinical teams have expertise in the treatment of many neurological disorders, including: - Brain and spinal cord injuries - Brain infections (encephalitis and meningitis) - Brain swelling - Brain tumors - Nerve and muscle problems that affect breathing, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome  - Status epilepticus - Stroke - Any catastrophic disorder affecting neurologic function Job Summary: As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. In this role, the APP will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision-making in assessing, diagnosing, and initiating delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes family support, discharge planning, staff education, consultation, and research. The APP is also responsible for planning, organizing, and directing patient care efforts, collaborating with medical and surgical physicians and other team members. Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications - Master of Science in Nursing - Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration - Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Ability to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers OR   Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications - Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program - Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration - Certification in ACLS Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0) - Shift: Days / 10-hour shifts / 4shifts per week - Rotating Weekends: N/A - Unit/Department: Neurology Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - CBA Code:  Non-Union

Join UChicago Medicine, as a PRN Special Procedures Nurse (SPN). In this role, you will support the Infusion Therapy Clinic in Hyde Park.   Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, RN provides technically complex and high risk nursing care services to patients which may include one or more of the following categories:  sedation, intravenous infusions, complex procedures, e.g., lumbar puncture, cardiac catherization; This may also include specialized monitoring during procedure and recovery phase; The RN may have Charge Nurse responsibility for his/her assigned unit.     Responsibilities include: - Represents The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) in a positive manner with the prospective, former and current community we serve; interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and other customers of our services; demonstrates knowledge of the operating practices of UCMC. - Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring. - Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation. - Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for each sedation. - Provides patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner; demonstrates knowledge of age-specific considerations in the provision of care. Involves a multidisciplinary team as needed to support patient and family psychological, social and spiritual needs. - Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter. Possesses sound professional judgment for timely physician intervention as needed. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate actions, initiates appropriate life supporting interventions while communicating appropriately with physicians. - Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition; reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to the appropriate person. Maintains a neat and clean work area with equipment. Maintains adequate inventory control of all necessary supplies. Emergency equipment maintained with adequate availability, good working order and restocks as needed with a fiscal awareness and accountability. - Interfaces with customers, specifically patients, families, visitors, and UCMC staff in a professional, positive and accommodating manner; demonstrates knowledge of AIDET principles and employs in all situations; demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible. - Performs all required Quality Assurance testing as indicated or as required by UCMC - Rotates to clinical areas as directed to assist in safe staffing ratios; utilizes resources to safely transport sedated patients to an appropriate or designated area within the UCMC - The RN is expert in assessing and treating and evaluating patient conditions specific to their work area, e.g., anxiety, pain, claustrophobia and underlying disease conditions. Due to the complex nature of pain, RN will evaluate and treat pain in a prompt, caring fashion and reassess after each intervention, charting per UCMC protocol. - RN maintains hospital required nursing & ICU unit specific competencies needed to provide proficient nursing care; RN will provide continuity of care for infant, pediatric or adult patients based on area of specialty. This includes assisting in the care of critically ill patients during sedation/procedural encounters. Administering high-risk infusion and transfusion (i.e. chemotherapy medicines). - Contributes to the Patient Services Sector/Outpatient Services Sector offering constructive suggestions for change and participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of new and existing programs utilizing evidence based practice. - RN uses nursing knowledge to anticipate and plan for patient care needs. The RN understands and applies safety principles and serves as a resource to other healthcare personnel on patient care. RN knows the potential risks and complications from specialty procedures and can assist in the initial treatment of adverse effects in their area of expertise.   Job 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. - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois - Current CPR, ACLS, and/or PALS Certifications   Preferred Qualifications - ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy card - Chemotherapy experience preferred - Experience working in a research environment   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: PRN (0.1 FTE) - Shift: 10 hours- Days - Unit/Department: Infusion Therapy - CBA Code: NNU 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.  

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider, Neurology   Sign On Bonus Available!    Job Description: Join UChicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) within the Neurology Unit. As the Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will manage our general Neurology and consultative Neurology patients and leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for adult and pediatric patients.   Our adult and pediatric Neurology clinical teams have expertise in the treatment of many neurological disorders, including: - Brain and spinal cord injuries - Brain infections (encephalitis and meningitis) - Brain swelling - Brain tumors - Nerve and muscle problems that affect breathing, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barré syndrome  - Status epilepticus - Stroke - Any catastrophic disorder affecting neurologic function Job Summary: As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. In this role, the APP will manage a caseload of patients and exercise autonomous decision-making in assessing, diagnosing, and initiating delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice includes family support, discharge planning, staff education, consultation, and research. The APP is also responsible for planning, organizing, and directing patient care efforts, collaborating with medical and surgical physicians and other team members. Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications - Master of Science in Nursing - Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration - Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - Ability to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers OR   Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications - Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program - Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration - Certification in ACLS Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0) - Shift: Rotating / 10-hour shifts / 4shifts per week - Rotating Weekends: N/A - Unit/Department: Neurology Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - CBA Code:  Non-Union        

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Radiology Technologist in the General Procedures Department.     As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging studies as assigned, utilize appropriate principles of radiation protection, exercise professional judgement in the performance of imaging procedures and be responsible for providing care of patients in your charge.      Required Qualifications: - Associates degree in a related medical field of study or equivalent experience - Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA approved program - Certified by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists - Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) - Maintain required continuing education as mandated by The American Registry of Radiological Technologists - Considerable knowledge of standard office practices and procedures along with knowledge of computers and software programs specific to the UCMC and the radiology department - CPR certification  - 3 assigned holidays a year   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Registry  - Shift: 8-12 hour shfits - Every other weekend  - Unit/Department: 377604-Gen Procedures  - CBA Code: Non-Union - No Visa Sponsorship Available

Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Physicians Claims Coding Specialist-Revenue Claims Coding Specialist in the Burr Ridge location. In this role you will primarily support Administrative Support Workers.   LOCAL HYBRID REMOTE OPPORTUNITY    In this role, the Physicians Claims Coding Specialist- Revenue Claims Coding Specialist, UCM Care Network, 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.      Responsibilities include: - Serves as a charging/coding resource supporting physician’s/provider’s revenue capture - Review medical documentation for assigning billing modifiers to insurance claims where appropriate and applicable - 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 realizedMeets 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 - 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     Required Qualifications - Ability to identify trends and recommend solutions to billing and revenue cycle processes and problems - Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA required - 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, IDX and Centricity experience strongly preferred - Prior experience working EM(Evaluation Management), Surgical, and/or Physician Coding is strongly preferred - Prior Professional Claims Procedure Coding experience strongly preferred    Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Days/ Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm - 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 Staff Nurse on the Transplant Unit.   SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!      A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision.   The University of Chicago Medicine is designated as a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, meaning the hospital is prepared to handle the most seriously injured trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  In the Transplant Unit, we provide: - Exemplary teamwork - Compassionate and detail-oriented clinical skills including but not limited to tele-monitoring, tracheostomy, and chest tube cares - Solid Organ Transplant Patients and Multi-Specialty Patients   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing. - 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 Illinois RN license - BLS  Preferred Qualifications - Specialty Certification - RN experience in a teaching Hospital - 1-year Nursing Experience  Position Details - - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) - Shift: nights - Unit/Department 3W Transplant - CBA Code: NNU   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 us At the Forefront, at Uchicago Medicine, as a Medical Records Technician IV in the Health Information Management Department.   Job Summary: Under minimal direction, assists the physicians and medical center in the record completion processes to ensure compliance with licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies. Performs and coordinates release of information processes internal and external to the HIM Department and Medical Center.  Performs and coordinates the completion of death certificates and requests for autopsies.   Essential Job Functions: - Assists in the record completion cycle to ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agencies by analyzing and validating deficiencies in electronic and hardcopy medical records, assisting physicians in their record completion activities, processing transcribed documents, preparing notification letters and reports for the Medical Staff and Administration. - Coordinates release of information requests through direct patient or other customer contact via telephone, incoming mail, on-line computer system, or internal department. Maintains patient confidentiality as required by Medical Center, departmental and industry/legal standards. - Coordinate the entire expiration process which includes, but is not limited to scrutiny of autopsy papers for completeness, appropriateness and accuracy; completion of the death certificate as required by the State of Illinois; initiate and update documentation of all expiration activities; remain current on state and country expiration requirements; assist staff unfamiliar with the expiration process; ensure paperwork completed timely and death certificate is signed within 24 hours of patient death. - Keeps work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipment. -  Performs other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the HIM areas.   Required Qualifications: - High School diploma or GED required - 2– 3 years of previous health information management experience in an acute care facility as a Medical Record Technician III or similar position required.  Equivalent college training will be considered in lieu of years of previous experience. - Attention to detail to differentiate patient demographic information, forms, visit types and numbers - Medical Terminology training required or successful completion within 9 months of employment - Strong key entry and/or typing skills with CRT and/or PC experience required - Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel programs - Advanced knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that governs confidentiality and release of medical information - Proficient on multiple computer systems within an acute care hospital and health information management department. - Must have strong skills in independently prioritizing and accurately performing a variety of duties of increasing responsibility within a system that has frequently changing assignments, priorities, and deadlines. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills required; high level of diplomacy in customer interactions required.  Professional telephone skills required. - Must be able to work independently with self discipline and in a team environment.   Preferred Qualifications: - Familiar with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory requirements as they relate to health information management record completion preferred. - Experience with external release of information preferred. Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full time, 1.0 - Shift: Evening - Unit/Department: HIM dept - CBA Code: 743CL

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Cardiac Telemetry Technician(CTT) in the Telemetry Hub Department.     The Cardiac Telemetry Technician(CTT) works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The CTT observes electrocardiogram (ECG) tracings on monitored patients, reports rhythm changes and arrhythmias to the registered nurse caring for the patient, activates Rapid Response Team (RRT) and/or the physician if needed, documents rhythms and arrhythmias, and records rhythm strips and other data per policy.   Essential Job Functions - Continuous monitoring, documentation and communication of electrocardiogram tracings on monitored patients. - Recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports changes to the registered nurse. - Enters patient data into arrhythmia computer system. - Sets alarm limits according to alarm parameter guidelines. - Admits, uses stand-by mode, and discharges patient to the monitoring system according to policy. - Configures individualization of the arrhythmia alarm as directed. Initiates telemetry documentation system. - Observes placement of monitoring leads for optimal signal. - Documents rhythm, heart rate, and intervals per policy. - Validates yellow and red level alarms and takes appropriate steps. - Notifies the nurse if this is a new alarm or change for the patient. - Reviews trends and alarm history every two (2) hours and documents per policy. - Trouble shoots central station, monitors, transmitters and patient cables. - Performs shift checks of printer and strip recorder and other associated equipment. - Ensures that all equipment is adequately maintained. Arranges repairs as necessary. Maintains equipment logs.   Required Qualifications - High school diploma or GED. - Current basic life support (BLS) healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association). - Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications and Microsoft Office. - Upon hire, successful completion of the University of Chicago electrocardiogram (ECG) course and validation test.   Preferred Qualifications - Certified Cardiographic Technician strongly Preferred - One year work experience  - Knowledge of medical terminology    Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts - Shift: Rotating 7:00am-7:00pm; 7:00pm-7:00am  - Unit/Department: Telemetry Hub - CBA Code: Non-Union - No Visa Sponsorship Available

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Histocompatibility Technologist in the Transplant Lab.  In this role as a Senior Histocompatibility Technologist, we directly support the UCM Transplant Institute and you will perform testing for both patient and potential transplant donors to support both solid and bone marrow transplant program at UCMC and partnership with Advocate. Operating within UChicago Medicine's Department of Pathology, we provide reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services.    Job Summary Routinely performs a wide range of clinical analyses in all sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation. Adheres to and assists in enforcing policies and procedures to assure results of the highest level of quality to physicians and their patients. Provides technical leadership to Histocompatibility technologists. Serves as the primary specialist and is responsible to assist in the development and evaluation of new methodologies and instrumentation. Provides continued support for these new procedures after implementation into routine diagnostic practice.   Essential Job Functions  - Receives specimens submitted to laboratory and evaluates for acceptability. - Prepares and maintains adequate stocks of reagents, standards, control materials and other supplies required for the performance of testing at assigned workstations. - Performs procedures designated under CLIA 88 standards as either moderate or high complexity testing and is competent on all procedures in this laboratory including those related to safety and equipment /instruments. - Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results and troubleshoots to resolve issues. - Prepares patient reports as assigned by senior management. - Assists in establishing and maintaining continual compliance with policies, procedures, and record keeping necessary to meet the standards of accrediting or regulatory agencies. - Provides specialized support in the development, evaluation and implementation of new clinical laboratory procedures, equipment and processes. - Provides continued technical support after clinical implementation. Leads and/or participates in process improvements and other quality functions. - Serves as a technical resource to answer questions and troubleshoot issues. - Attends training sessions, seminars and workshops to maintain and enhance necessary clinical laboratory science skills. - Assists in training new employees, students, pathology residents, others. - Performs other duties as requested by senior management.   Required Qualifications  - Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing. - Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university. - At least three years prior work experience required for certified individuals with practical clinical laboratory experience or a minimum of five years of pertinent clinical laboratory work experience for non-certified individuals. - Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospital information systems. - Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment. Knowledge or training in southern blot and other molecular biology protocols. - Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels. - Ability to stand, stretch and bend for majority of time worked; ability to lift 30 pounds; exceptional organizational skills; attention to detail mandatory; ability to work in stressful situations.   Preferred Qualifications  - Certification or eligibility as Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) through the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) with Certification or eligibility as Medical Technologist (MT), or specialist (S) through the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.   Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.10 FTE)  - Shift:  Various Days, 11:00 am-7:30 pm (M-F), less than 20 hours a week. - Unit/Department:  Transplant Lab  - 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 an Case Manager, In-House Registry (RN) at our main medical campus. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care. Our Care Coordination team delivers the highest quality of care while ensuring continuation of care for our patients is a seamless process.   The Case Manager, as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, and payers, ensures the patient’s progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient and cost effective. This role works with the attending and consulting physicians to facilitate effective and efficient transition through the process of hospitalization; works collaboratively with all members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum, as well as appropriately reimbursed by payers as contracted. The incumbent seeks the expertise of social workers to resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop complex patient transition/discharge plan as needed. The incumbent interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, community, and state agencies in this effort.   The incumbent serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information and is responsible for maintaining hospital compliance with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) series and CMS guidelines. In addition, the Case Manager provides case review information to third party payers, assists in the denial and appeals process, and assesses quality, levels of care and identifying and reporting potential risk management issues. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position. The incumbent conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of the Hospital.     Essential Job Functions: - Works in conjunction with physicians, nurses, inter disciplinary team and others to assess, plan and initiate patient plan of care and initiate patient plan of care - Facilitates and coordinates details of actual discharge to appropriate agencies - Conducts inpatient admission reviews for appropriateness of setting, admission status (IP/OP) and level of care (intensive care, general care) - Using approved medical necessity criteria, conducts admission and continued stay review to ensure appropriateness of the setting and timely implementation of the plan of care, to monitor the patient’s progress along the continuum of care and intervenes as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and that the services provided are quality, efficient and cost effective - Insures that all critical elements of the care and discharge plan have been communicated to multi-disciplinary team, patient and family including expediting teaching needs. - Identifies, plans and facilitates strategies to reduce length of stay and inappropriate resource consumption, working in collaboration with attending and consulting physicians Required Qualifications:  - Required Education: 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. - A current Illinois Registered Nurse license - 3 or more years of clinical experience   Preferred Qualifications:  - A Master’s degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited school of nursing - 5 years of clinical experience - Certification in Case Management    Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Registry (.10 FTE) - Shift: Days – 8 hour shift- WEEKENDS - Unit/Department: Care Coordination - CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United