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Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine at our new Northwest Indiana location, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist - Registry with our Respiratory Care Services team. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology, and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.   In this role, the Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.   Essential Job Functions: - Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately, in real-time fashion. Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. - Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy. - Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. - Initiates, maintains, and assesses status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record. - Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines. - Provides for patient transport internally and/or externally when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc. - Performs other duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications:  - An Associate’s degree from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program - An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care - A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Indiana or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start - An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association - Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)   Preferred Qualifications:  - A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program - A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served   Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: PRN (0.2 FTE) - Shift: Day Shift – 8-hours ‘Requirement: four 8hr shifts per six week schedule.’ - Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services - CBA Code: Non-Union

Join UChicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse on the Pediatric Critical Care Float Team. As a Staff Nurse on the Pediatric Critical Care Float Team, you will regularly float between our pediatric critical care units in Comer Children's Hospital, including PICU, NICU, and Comer 5th and 6th floor.   Sign-On Bonus Eligible up to $5,000!   UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital located in Hyde Park, is a state-of-the-art 172-bed hospital dedicated to caring for infants, children, teens and young adults. Offering a range of services from general care to groundbreaking treatments for the most complex medical conditions, Comer Children's is home to the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center on Chicago's South Side.   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.   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing. - Associate of Science in Nursing or higher - Current Illinois RN license - Active BLS Certification through The American Heart Association 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.   Preferred Qualifications - One year of Critical Care Pediatric Nursing experience - ACLS, PALS and/or NRP certifications - RN experience in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital - Float RN experience - NICU or PICU experience  Position Details - Full-Time (0.9 FTE) - Day shift, 7am-7pm, Every Other Weekend Required - Unit/Department: Pediatric Float Pool - 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 a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago MedicineCrown Point, located in Crown Point, Indiana, as a Patient Registration Representative. 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.    Under general supervision, the Patient Registration Representative schedules medical procedures and services, creates reservations, performs preadmission, registration, discharge, and transfer processes. Provides excellent customer service, assists patients with financial and billing inquiries and performs collection functions.   Essential Job Functions: - Greets and registers patients upon arrival, collects patient demographics, referrals, guarantor, insurance, and other billing information. - Performs pre- and post-billing functions, responds to patient inquiries in-person and via written correspondence, resolves patient charge disputes and processes patient refunds. - Verifies insurance coverage; obtains authorization from managed care companies to cover outpatient services; works with the Managed care office to identify and interpret contracts governing patient care. - Identifies patients unable to meet complexity/payer mix requirements; provide assistance to identify a community resource for follow up care that matches their clinical needs. - Provides financial counselling to patients and their families; explains hospital policies, including payment and credit policies. - Identifies adjustments/discounts on claims, initiates resolution of accounts placed with collection agencies, receives, and processes payments and works with patients to make payment arrangements balances due. - Initiates problem solving to resolve patient questions/complaints and refers escalated concerns to appropriate sources for resolution. - Prepares various correspondence and reports, clinic consultation notes, referral letters, and other departmental correspondence; maintains correspondence files. - Answers incoming calls and assists with general clerical duties as needed within the department. - Completes additional responsibilities as directed by management.   Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred. - At least 5 years of related clinical work experience. - Medical terminology experience is strongly preferred. Certificate is a plus. - Previous experience with hospital information systems required. - Experience working with insurance companies and knowledge of insurance verification and third-party collection procedures required. - Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and customer service skills. - Ability to multitask effectively, work independently, use discretion and good judgement, and maintain patient confidentiality. - Minimal typing speed of 35wpm required. - Proficiency in MS Office Suite. - 2+ years of EPIC EMR experience.   Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0FTE). - Shift: Days, 8:00am-4:30pm - Unit/Department: Multispecialty Cancer Clinic - 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 Advanced Practice Provider in our Cardiology Department.    Sign on Bonus Available   As an Advanced Practice Provider, you are responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. This position will primarily support our growing practice of Cardio-Oncology also providing pre-transplant cardiac evaluation. In this role, you will utilize advanced assessment skills and knowledge of clinical therapeutics to evaluate, diagnose and manage patients in the ambulatory setting. The APP orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions and prescribes pharmacological agents as necessary. As an APP you will maintain continuity of patient care through patient follow-up, monitoring of patient progress and modifying plan of care as necessary. The APP applies knowledge of new technology and resources demonstrating advanced or specialized expertise.    Essential Job Functions - Under physician supervision, directs and coordinates Cardiology care for former or current Oncology patients and sees patients needing cardiac clearance for organ transplant evaluation. Given the complexity of the patient population, works closely with physicians from both Cardio-Oncology and Cardiology. Maintains independent clinic templates for return patients. - The clinician will complete detailed histories and physicals collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies; as well as order tests, prescribe medications, present pertinent data to the medical staff, and assist in maintaining continuity of care throughout Cardiovascular Medicine. - Maintains accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to designated physicians - Differentiates normal and abnormal variations for all body systems. - Assesses patient and family adaptation, coping skills and the need for crisis or other intervention. - Accurately interprets diagnostic tests. - Analyzes multiple sources of data in making clinical judgments and in determining the effectiveness of a plan of care. - Develops problem lists with associated differential diagnosis. - Identifies educational needs of the patient and family and assists with teaching. - Incorporates assessment findings into a plan to direct patient care in collaboration with supervising physicians. - Plans and implements appropriate pharmacological therapies. - Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocols and standardized procedures for nurse practitioners. - Initiates referrals based on patient and family need. - Accurately presents and documents the database, impression and plan of care. - Participates in research projects in the practice areas. - Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction utilizing service excellence in daily practice Nurse Practitioner Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Nurse Practitioner 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. Assess, diagnose, initiate delegated medical treatments, perform independent nursing interventions, and evaluate care. Provide a model of care that is shaped by theory, expanded by science, research and reflective practice and is identified by a holistic and comprehensive approach to the patients. Nurse Practitioner - Education and Experience Requirements: - Advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing required. - Ability to obtain Illinois advanced practice nurse (APN) license by start date required. - Current license as a Registered Nurse required. - AANC certification as an Acute Care, Adult-Gerontology or Family Nurse Practitioner - Minimum two years of Cardiovascular and/or Oncology clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence in patient care, teaching and management of patients with critical illness, and knowledge about clinical aspects of critical care including protocol therapy preferred.  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. The PA has acquired the knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician through organized instruction and supervised practice. This licensed health professional will take patient histories, conduct examinations, diagnose illnesses, pre- and post-operative patient evaluation, order and interpret laboratory tests and assist during complicated operations. The PA exercises autonomy in medical decision making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.    Physician Assistant - Education and Experience Requirements: - 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 - ICU experience highly preferred  Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE - Shift: 4 10hr shifts – no weekends - Unit/Department: 374581- APN Billing - CBA Code: Non-Union  Organizational Overview - Click here to learn more about UChicago Medicine - Click here to learn more about our benefits - Click here to explore other career opportunities at UChicago Medicine    

Join UChicago Medicine, as an Endoscopy Technician in our GI Procedures Department.    The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting in the collection of data for an objective assessment to identify the patient’s needs, problems, concerns or human responses. The Endoscopy Technician assists the M.D. as well as the RN (if applicable) in pre-op, intra procedure, and post-op. The Endoscopy Technician is responsible for assisting in procedure set-up, documentation of scope usage, pre-cleaning, transport, and other duties as assigned. The technician will also be responsible for procedures done in the inpatient setting and assist assisting in procedure set-up at the patient’s bedside, and appropriate documentation of scope usage, pre-cleaning, transport.   Essential Job Functions - Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the nursing staff, manager and/or Medical Director of the procedural area within guidelines provided by UCH policies and Procedures. - Ensure inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies. - Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning. - Prepare suites, rooms, or bedside set-ups according to endoscopic procedure requirements. - Troubleshoot endoscopic equipment issues or escalate to appropriate party. - Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from nursing and medical personnel. - Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures. - Performs other duties assigned. Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - AHA CPR - One of the following: Surgical Technician, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or experience in an endoscopy procedural area - Ability to read and write at 9th grade level, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort. Preferred Qualifications - Certification from a recognized professional organization (e.g. SGNA, IAHCSMM, CBSPD, etc.)   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-time - Shift: Day, 7:00am-530pm - Unit/Department: GI Procedures - CBA Code: 743 Organizational Overview Located in Historic Hyde Park, UChicago Medicine is a not-for-profit integrated and academic health system of hospital and physician services, providing world class care since 1927. UChicago Medicine operates four hospitals and a state-of-the-art ambulatory-care facility located within a medical center campus of twenty interconnected buildings, along with several satellite facilities situated throughout Chicago’s south suburbs. In addition, Ingalls Memorial Hospital is located outside of the main medical campus in Harvey, IL. Today, UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Division, including Ingalls Memorial Hospital encompass over 800 beds and employ nearly 12,000 people, which includes more than 800 attending physicians, 1100 residents and fellows, and 2,600 nurses.   UChicago Medicine’s mission is to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. UChicago Medicine has established a market identity “At the Forefront of Medicine”, and has consistently been able to attract a critical mass of talented physicians, healthcare professionals and staff to treat the most complex clinical problems. In recognition of this excellence, U.S. News and World Report rank many of our programs as among the best in the United States.   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 Clinical Microbiology Lab.  The Medical Technologist performs microbiology, immunology, and molecular infectious disease tests, operates state-of-the-art instruments, and conducts esoteric tests with current technology.  Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and allergy identification. 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.    **Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available**   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 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. Primary responsibilities include culture and susceptibility testing, specimen processing, and rapid testing to support infectious disease and immunology testing.     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:  - 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. - Certification or eligibility as medical technologist (MT) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent. - Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment and laboratory testing methodologies. - Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems. - Exceptional organizational ability, with attention to detail mandatory.   - Ability to work in high volume, stressful situations. Preferred Qualifications  - At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience and previous Microbiology & Immunology experience preferred.   Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time - Shift:  Day shift + Weekends  - Unit/Department: Clinical Microbiology  - 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, UChicago Medicine, as a  Senior Medical Technologist in the Clinical Microbiology Lab.  The Senior Medical Technologist performs microbiology, immunology, and molecular infectious disease tests, operates state-of-the-art instruments, and conducts esoteric tests with current technology.  Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and allergy identification. 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.    **$10,000 Sign On Bonus Available**   Job Summary   In this role, you will provides specialized technical leadership to the Medical Technologists as the Manager’s designee and provide continued support for new procedures after implementation into routine diagnostic practice. You will adhere to and assist in enforcing policies and procedures to assure 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. Assists in establishing and maintaining continual compliance with policies, procedures, and record keeping necessary to meet the standards of accrediting or regulatory agencies. - 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. Additionally practices troubleshooting and minor repair of equipment, including teaching this to others. - Assigned responsibility for special projects/activities such as correlation studies, test setup, alternate site testing oversight, inventory management, lead designation for shift teaching med tech students and residents. - Provides specialized support in the implementation of new clinical laboratory procedures, equipment and processes. Furnishes continued technical support after clinical implementation. Provides assistance in establishing and monitoring total quality management, including the standards of accuracy, precision and efficiency in the performance of tests or the operation of equipment in the specialty area. - 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. 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. - Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications  - Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements for general supervisor who oversees testing personnel performing high complexity testing. - Bachelor's or advanced 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 six years of pertinent clinical laboratory work experience for non-certified individuals with a bachelor’s or advanced degree. - Knowledge and proficiency in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and graphical computer programs, automated coagulation systems and conventional laboratory equipment. - Knowledge and ability to use laboratory and hospitals information systems. - Ability to use and understand basic statistical concepts and methods that are commonly utilized in clinical laboratory science. - Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels. - Exceptional organizational skills, ability to work in stress situations, and pay attention to details - Certification or eligibility as medical technologist, (MT) or specialist in Microbiology (M) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent required Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time - Shift:  Days (7:00-3:30pm) + Rotating Weekends  - Unit/Department: Microbiology 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 a Patient Accounts Reporting Analyst for the Revenue Cycle Management department at our Burr Ridge, IL location. This will be a hybrid/flexible remote opportunity where you will come in office on an as needed basis.    Under minimal supervision ensures that governmental billing processes are in compliance. Works with revenue Cycle Management in assigning the appropriate billing codes and initiates changes to facilitate the Medicare billing process. Works with IS Programmers to test LastWord/Centricity upgrades and fixes, liaison for RAC related issues, internal and with RAC agency. Works with various teams to ensure that efficient Medicare and patient accounts processes and procedures are in place and adhered to. Works on Centricity and Phoenix projects to support activities relating to Medicare and other third party billing and collection of accounts. Provides training and support on systems to the team.   Essential Job Functions: - Maintains billhold edits from NEBO electronic billing system, ensures claims are billed correctly, implements and works with IS staff and tests new billholds, tests billing requirements and/or changes from governmental and nongovernmental agencies to ensure that the changes made by IS are working prior to installation into the production environment in LastWord. - Assists billers, hospital administrators, pre-billing and clinic staff in resolving complex accounts and patient problems that may result in nonpayment of hospital bills. - Processes charge overrides of pro-fee charges to IDPA accounts for services performed by Assistant Physician Nurses (APNs). - Assists the Revenue Cycle Management Department with the correct assignment of revenue codes and CPT/HCPCS codes to ensure claims are accurately presented to Medicare and other third party payors. - Creates new finance accounts, process adjustments to write off the charges on a monthly basis, and handles Department of Treasury MSP refunds working with various departments and third party payors. - Remains abreast of new regulations and Medicare billing changes and communicate changes to appropriate areas. - Participates on various teams for upgrades to systems, and provides training to staff on upgrades. Coordinates and takes the lead on special projects, handles special requests from various departments, resolves issues regarding accounts and LastWord. - Acts as a liaison between finance, HIM, and compliance office for CERT and PCA issues to ensure that special request for records received from Medicare are gathered and properly submitted to meet deadlines. - Assists the Office of Compliance in annual OIG audits and annual organization compliance audits. Performs quarterly audits to review compliance and revenue enhancement, and ECARE billing edits to ensure viability. - Performs manual coding of claims and follow-up on all Medicare Inpatients receiving Factor Drugs to receive additional add-on payments from Medicare. Required Qualifications:  - Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or applicable area. - Five or more years of experience in financial software systems. - Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, ability to independently handle multiple priority projects simultaneously and efficiently, organized and assess work to meet deadlines. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work as a part of a team. - Ability to understand and interpret federal regulations, work independently and interact effectively with people in a variety of contexts, team player. - Computers skills: MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Visio, and applicable systems. Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0FTE) - Shift: Days Monday-Friday - Location: Burr Ridge (Hybrid remote - come in office as needed/no set days) - Unit/Department: Revenue Cycle Management  - 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.

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider, Neurosurgery   $10,000 Sign on Bonus and Tuition Reimbursement available!    Job Description: Join UChicago Medicine as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) within the Neurosurgery Unit. As the Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you will manage our general neurosurgery and consultative neurosurgery patients and leverage knowledge of critical neurological conditions to care for the adult and pediatric patient populations.   Our adult and pediatric Neurosurgery 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 / 12-hour shifts / 3 shifts per week - Unit/Department: Neurology Surgery - CBA Code:  Non-Union

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Mammography Technologist in the Radiology Breast Imaging Department.    Sign-on Bonus- $7,500   Under the direction of a Radiologist, produces breast radiographs to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. This position requires intimate patient contact, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with initiative and accuracy. Responsibilities include diagnostic imaging, patient education, data collection, and regulatory compliance.   Essential Job Functions   - 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, and all other applicable federal, state, local, and institutional regulations with regard to confidentiality. - Reviews physician’s order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested. - Selects appropriate exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale, and technical equipment characteristics. - Performs a variety of clinical breast procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for any given examination; evaluates images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation. - Assist physician in set-up and performance of breast interventional procedures. - Actively participates in the quality assurance program by performing specific quality control procedures as directed by the Imaging Center Leader or Imaging Team Leader. - Recognizes report and document malfunctions of technical equipment. - Reviews images for proper positioning, technique and identification. - Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the online picture archive and the radiology information system by consistent and accurate input of data into the system. - Follows established workflows. - Interfaces with customers, patients and their family members, medical staff, and visitors, in a friendly, professional, courteous and accommodating manner; demonstrates the consistent use of the AIDET principles; demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible. - Shares information about new techniques and procedures with colleagues; assists in the training of new staff and student technologists. - Maintains physical work environment to be in compliance with regulatory certifying agencies. Adheres to all infection control regulations. - Recognize report and document malfunctions of technical equipment. - Performs other duties as requested by senior management.     Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalency required. - Certificate from approved AMA program in Radiological Technology required. - Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) - Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) - Current Advanced Certification Certificate in Mammography by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists - Minimum 3 years experience as a radiographer - Required to do weekly QC - Must demonstrate excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills - Must demonstrate good decision making and judgment skills - Must be able to function in fast paced environment - Maintain required mammography continuing education as mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act Preferred Qualifications - Experience with diagnostic/procedures 2 years. - Experience with automated whole breast (ABUS imaging).    Licenses/Certifications: - American Registry of Radiological Technologists certification - American Registry of Radiological Technologists Advanced Certification in Mammography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency licenses - CPR Certification   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.00FTE - Shift: Tuesday- Friday (10hr shifts). 7:15am-5:15pm   - Unit/Department: Rad Breast Imaging-DCAM - CBA Code: Non-Union - No Visa Sponsorship Available 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: nights 7:00pm-7:00am  - 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

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a registry Ophthalmic Technician with our Ophthalmology clinic in Hyde Park. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science provides medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases. The department members' interests include cataract surgery with lens implantation, transplantation including corneal diseases plus refractive surgery, vitreo-retinal surgery, and medical diseases of the retina including special treatment of diabetic retinopathy and age-related retinal degenerations, eye plastic surgery, strabismus surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology.    In this role, under the direction of the Eye Center manager, the Ophthalmic Technician assists the attending physicians in the exam and care of the Eye Center patients.   Essential Job Functions: - Take patient medical, past medical, family, and medication histories. Record patient ocular history. - Measure and record visual acuities and intraocular pressures. - Evaluate the pupil, estimate the anterior chamber depth, and examine the eyes for afferent papillary defect. - Administer eye drops, dressings, and shields. - Assist physician in surgical procedures. - Instruct the patient on post-operative care and documents accordingly. - Exhibit basic knowledge and understanding of ocular motility, visual fields,and ocular pharmacology. Perform color vision, lensometry, exophthalmetry, Amsler Grid, and Schirmer testing. Imaging using some of the following equipment Humphery Visual Field, Zeiss OCT and Lenstar. - Maintain instruments, equipment, and a clean/sterile environment. - Maintain supply inventory and orders accordingly. - Prepare clinic for routine readiness review. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Ability to ascertain whether a situation is urgent, emergent or routine   Required Qualifications: - Must have a high school diploma or equivalency. - Successful completion of an accredited program for Ophthalmic Technicians is required. - Applicant should possess one year of satisfactory, work experience under ophthalmological supervision. - Must be certified by the Joint Commission on Allied Health personnel in Ophthalmology or equivalent. - Considerable skills in communicating verbally, in handling public contact with discretion, tact and courtesy, and in determining priorities, organizing work, working independently and in making decisions. - CPR certification required.   Preferred Qualifications: - Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) or Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)   Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: PRN (0.2 FTE) - Shift: Day – As available - Unit/Department: Ophthalmology    - CBA Code: Non-Union   In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work under 20 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift as available. 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 be Monday - Friday, as available.

$12,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement!     Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist with our Pediatrics team. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.   In this role, the Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. They provide for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. The Respiratory Therapist initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.   Essential Job Functions: - Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately, in real-time fashion. Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. - Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. - Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record. - Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines. - Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc. - Performs other duties as assigned.  Required Qualifications:  - An Associate’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program - An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care - Note: Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) can be accepted, but the RRT must be obtained within 180 days of hire - A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start - An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. - Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications) Preferred Qualifications:  - A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program - A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.6 FTE) - Shift: Nights – 6:30pm to 7:00am - Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Pediatrics) - 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.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement!     Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a detail-driven and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist with our Pediatrics team. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff are encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.   In this role, the Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. They provide for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status and implement appropriate patient care protocols to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. The Respiratory Therapist initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.   Essential Job Functions: - Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately, in real-time fashion. Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. - Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. - Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record. - Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines. - Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc. - Performs other duties as assigned.  Required Qualifications:  - An Associate’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program - An active certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care - Note: Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) can be accepted, but the RRT must be obtained within 180 days of hire - A current Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of Illinois or eligibility to obtain said license prior to start - An active Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. - Demonstrates effective & accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications) Preferred Qualifications:  - A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved & accredited Respiratory Care Program - A Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification depending upon the patient care area assigned and the primary patient population served Position Details: - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Nights – 6:30pm to 7:00am - Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Pediatrics) - 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.

** $12,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement New Market Rates!   We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Part-Time, Night Shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting either the Adult or Pediatric/Neonatal patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.    Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.    Job Summary  In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.   Essential Job Functions    - Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.) - Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion.  Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. - Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy. - Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. - Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record. - Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines. - Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration) - Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body. - Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications) - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care - Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner - Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association) - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.6 PTE) - Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am - Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult) - CBA Code: Non-Union

$10,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement   We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Day shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Adult patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.    Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.    Job Summary  In this role, the (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.   Essential Job Functions    - Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.) - Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion.  Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. - Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, ExPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy. - Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. - Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record. - Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines. - Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration) - Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body. - Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications) - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care - Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner - Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association) - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Day Shift 6:30am-7:00pm - Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult) - 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 uired

** $20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement New Market Rates!   We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Nights shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Pediatric/Neonatal patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.    Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT)with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (CRT)Certified Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.    Job Summary  In this role, the (CRT)Certified Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.   Essential Job Functions    - Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.) - Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion.  Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. - Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, EzPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy. - Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. - Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record. - Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis in select areas per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines. - Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration) - Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body. - Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications) - Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the NBRC within 180 days of hire - Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner - Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association) - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am - Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Peds) - 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.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus, New Market Rates and Tuition Reimbursement!   We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Nights shift for the University of Chicago Medicine at our main campus in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. Note: Our open positions will be supporting the Adult patient populations. We also have Student opportunities available for individuals currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program.    Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and influential role as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT)with our Respiratory Care Services department. The Respiratory Care Services Department is committed to providing quality individualized care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients through the employment of highly trained (CRT)Certified Respiratory Therapists, advanced technology and defined patient protocols. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded and teamwork is the order of the day. Our staff is encouraged to achieve their career goals, which in turn benefits all of our patients and the University of Chicago Medicine as a whole.    Job Summary  In this role, the (CRT)Certified Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care treatments, procedures, and protocols under the direct supervision of department leadership and physician. Provides for patient assessment to determine cardiopulmonary status, implement appropriate patient care protocols, or to maintain/improve cardiopulmonary hemodynamic status. Initiates and maintains emergent and non-emergent non-invasive ventilation and invasive mechanical ventilation per department policies and protocols.   Essential Job Functions    - Administers supplemental oxygen/medical gas therapy; as prescribed by direct physician order or via established and approved departmental patient care protocols; documents such procedures appropriately and accurately into the EPIC electronic medical record.) - Administers intermittent (Small Volume Nebulizer, MDI, etc.) or Continuous Medication delivery therapy (bronchodilators, steroid therapy, mucolytics, etc.) as prescribed or via established and approved department protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately; in real-time fashion.  Properly assesses the patient during administration of such modalities. - Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, & airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, EzPap device, Acapella device, & incentive spirometry) per physician order or under the guidelines of established and approved departmental patient care protocols. Documents such procedures into the EPIC electronic medical record appropriately and accurately per hospital policy. - Initiates and maintains non-invasive ventilation (NIV) procedures (BIPAP, CPAP, High Flow Cannula) on an emergent and non-emergent basis; assess patient status and the status of NIV equipment and patient tolerance of such. Implements necessary adjustments to assure best level of patient comfort and tolerance to achieve most effective benefit of therapy. Documents procedures into the EPIC system as required. - Initiates, maintains, and checks status (per department policy) of mechanical ventilation; provides for a thorough and complete patient assessment to recommend and implement weaning plans from mechanical ventilation either per physician order or under the guidelines of pre-approved and established departmental mechanical ventilator protocols. Documents such procedures accurately and in timely fashion into the EPIC electronic medical record. - Provides for ventilator management (NIV and mechanical ventilation); appropriate hemodynamic monitoring/reporting of patient parameters (ventilator weaning parameters, spontaneous breathing trials, etc.). Documents information accurately and timely within the EPIC electronic medical record. - Performs Arterial Blood Gas analysis in select areas per hospital, department, and accrediting agency guidelines and standards of practice. Trouble shoots ABG analyzers; performs appropriate quality control and general calibration procedures as appropriate. Reports results accurately and timely, within established results turnaround reporting guidelines. - Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration) - Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate’s Degree from an accredited academic body. - Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications) - Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care - Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the NBRC within 180 days of hire - Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner - Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association) - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am - Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult) - 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

Join UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Registered Nurse at our Calumet City Clinic 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!   Calumet City offers convenient primary and specialty care for the whole family. Our team treats kids, teenagers and adults in our around-the-clock urgent aid facility. We also have on-site laboratory services, mammography, x-ray and occupational medicine.   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: Full Time (1.0 FTE) - Shift: Day Shift  - Unit/Department: Primary Care - 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.