Join UChicago at Crown Point, as a Radiology Technologist in the Imaging department.
Come be a vital part of our team as a Radiology Technologist at our cutting-edge facility in Crown Point! Our Imaging Center boasts top-notch MRI, CT, PET, X-ray, and ultrasound capabilities, all geared towards providing the exceptional standard of care synonymous with University of Chicago Medicine. Join us as we embark on a journey to serve Northwest Indiana with unparalleled excellence.
As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging studies as assigned. You will Utilize appropriate principles of radiation protection, exercise professional judgment in the performance of imaging procedures and will be responsible for providing appropriate care of patients in their charge.
Essential Job Functions
- Selects appropriate exposure factors based on body part, pathology, patient’s age, and technical equipment characteristics.
- Reviews images for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
- Performs a variety of general diagnostic studies 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.
- Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assist physician in the performance of GI/GU studies.
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the online picture archive and the radiology information system by the consistent and accurate input of data into the system.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s 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.
- Maintain required continuing education as mandated by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists certification (ARRT), Indiana License, and CPR certification.
- Strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Good decision making and judgment skills.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Registry, .10 FTE
- Shift: Variable, Registry
- Unit/Department: Radiology, Imaging
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join University of Chicago Medicine, as an Advanced Practice Provider at our new Crown Point Indiana location
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
- Registry, 0.1 FTE
- Unit/Department: Micro-hospital Crown Point, Indiana
- Non-Union
- Rounding on the in patients in the micro hospital daily (1-3 hours daily depending on census)
- Collaborative agreement/overseen by the hospitalist group
Join Uchicago Medicine at Crown point as a Dual Technologist (CT/Xray) in the Imaging Department
As a Dual Technologist (CT/Xray) you will participate in the operation of providing CT and x-ray services as a multifunctional technologist to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages. You will work closely with the ED/IP team of the microhospital and participates in patient care support activities. You will participate in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for CT. You will participate in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled, and participate in hospital based TQM/CQI activities as requested
STEWARDSHIP
• Ensures that each patient order is completed as ordered
• Maintains attendance and tardiness according to hospital standards
• Ensure proper supplies, appropriate medical equipment and medications are available for patient care and Par levels meet facility needs
COMPASSION
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Ensures comfort and safety of patients with in the department at all times
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
• Perform imaging exams in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws, collaborating with physician to evaluate images and report abnormalities immediately
• Ensure imaging equipment is adjusted and maintained appropriately
• Ensures the performance of daily quality control on instrumentation per department protocol.
• Maintain all records and documentation as required by personnel for DNV Inspections.
• Obtains a complete history from the patient and/or chart prior to implementing procedures.
• Performs imaging operations on assigned patients to obtain optimum exams
• Documents tests, procedures, to be performed on chart, and communicates this to appropriate person, and follows through to assure orders are completed with no documented errors noted.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with production and quality standards.
• Administer contrast media as required
• Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring procedure is appropriate based upon medical history
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
• Ensures the explanation of procedures and protocols are given to patients and significant others within 5 minutes of patient's entering the department for all patient exams.
• Ensures the performance of the imaging process on the appropriate patient, following established procedures, and as prescribed by the physician.
• Monitors studies for proper and adequate labeling, marking and history for all patient treatments.
• Preserves patient dignity, privacy and modesty following all HIPPA guidelines at all times
• Provide basic bedside care and provide assistance and supportive patient care under the direct supervision of the physician or RN, anticipating customer needs and responding accordingly as evidenced by satisfaction surveys and individual reports
• Assist in initiating care to stabilize patient and assist in managing life support needs by collaborating with physician and clinical staff, demonstrating appropriate admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Accurately and concisely documents services provided within the medical record in a timely manner
INNOVATION
• Attends seminars to enhance leadership and technical skills
• Formulates written goals and objectives, and reviews annually with manager
• Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology and maintains certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in both
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CT and X-Ray. Retains an active Radiography accreditation with the Indiana Department of Nuclear Safety.
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2+ years general radiology imaging experience
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1+ year experience with CT
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Must successfully complete and maintain CPR certification.
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ARRT (R). ARRT (CT) preferred at hire, expected within 18 months if no experience
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time, 1.0
- Shift: Rotate
- Unit/Department: Radiology, Imaging
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join UChicago at Crown Point, as a Radiology Technologist in the Imaging department.
Come be a vital part of our team as a Radiology Technologist at our cutting-edge facility in Crown Point! Our Imaging Center boasts top-notch MRI, CT, PET, X-ray, and ultrasound capabilities, all geared towards providing the exceptional standard of care synonymous with University of Chicago Medicine. Join us as we embark on a journey to serve Northwest Indiana with unparalleled excellence.
As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging studies as assigned. You will Utilize appropriate principles of radiation protection, exercise professional judgment in the performance of imaging procedures and will be responsible for providing appropriate care of patients in their charge.
Essential Job Functions
- Selects appropriate exposure factors based on body part, pathology, patient’s age, and technical equipment characteristics.
- Reviews images for proper positioning, technique, and identification.
- Performs a variety of general diagnostic studies 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.
- Prepares contrast media for administration to patients and assist physician in the performance of GI/GU studies.
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the online picture archive and the radiology information system by the consistent and accurate input of data into the system.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s 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.
- Maintain required continuing education as mandated by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists certification (ARRT), Indiana License, and CPR certification.
- Strong verbal, written and analytical skills.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Good decision making and judgment skills.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Registry, .10 FTE
- Shift: Variable, Registry
- Unit/Department: Radiology, Imaging
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse on the Multi-Speciality ICU Unit.
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.
In this role as a Staff Nurse, you will prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. You will also effectively interact with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guideline s and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
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
- 1-2 years ICU Nursing Experience
- ACLS
- Specialty Certification
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9)
- Shift: Nights
- Unit/Department: 8S APN Intensive Care- Hyde Park
- CBA Code: NNU
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Clinical Data Analyst - Inpatient Coder (Part Time) in the Medical Records department.
In this role, the Clinical Data Analyst - Inpatient Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and assigns DRGs for inpatient medical records accounts; assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and CPT codes for outpatient medical record accounts
- Abstracts key data elements required for billing
- Reviews records for clinical pertinence
- Interacts with providers for clarification of documentation/education
- Abstracts and codes records, for patient currently in the Hospitals, for interim billing purposes
- Reviews records according to pre-established criteria for referral to physician reviewers
- Communicates with the medical staff in order to ensure appropriate assignment of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures
- Maintains CE credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Must have thorough working knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG systems and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursement
- Must have a thorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems and encoder; must have working knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion
- Must have a working knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standards; must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records; and PC experience
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Part Time (0.5 FTE)
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Medical Records
- CBA Code: 743 Clerical
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 Clinical Data Analyst - Inpatient Coder in the Medical Records department.
In this role, the Clinical Data Analyst - Inpatient Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting diagnoses and procedures from inpatient and outpatient medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and assigns DRGs for inpatient medical records accounts; assigns ICD-10-CM/PCS codes and CPT codes for outpatient medical record accounts
- Abstracts key data elements required for billing
- Reviews records for clinical pertinence
- Interacts with providers for clarification of documentation/education
- Abstracts and codes records, for patient currently in the Hospitals, for interim billing purposes
- Reviews records according to pre-established criteria for referral to physician reviewers
- Communicates with the medical staff in order to ensure appropriate assignment of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures
- Maintains CE credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Must have thorough working knowledge of ICD-10CM/PCS and CPT coding systems, DRG systems and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursement
- Must have a thorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems and encoder; must have working knowledge of JCAHO standards for chart completion
- Must have a working knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standards; must maintain total confidentiality of all patient records; and PC experience
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: FullTime (1.00 FTE)
- Shift: Days – 8-Hour Shift
- Unit/Department: Medical Records
- CBA Code: 743 Clerical
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Assistant at our South Loop location. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus Available!
In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Know and practice the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Pride Values and Patient Centered Care Definition and Principles.
- Perform any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the registered nurse or physician and within the scope of the Nursing policies and procedures.
- Appropriately implement and document patient and family education as delegated by the RN or physician.
- Obtain and record vital signs.
- Perform tests, i.e. pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and hemocults, etc., specific to the patient population.
- Document all aspects of patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform phlebotomy services.
- Assist with collection of specimens. Perform labeling and logging of specimens in compliance with hospital standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body
- A current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
- Must have phlebotomy experience
- Experience working in a community health setting
- Completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that is recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Preferred Qualifications:
- Considerable skill in communicating verbally, in determining priorities and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system
- General working knowledge of PC. Excel, Microsoft Word for windows, OASIS and EPIC
- Computerized appointment scheduling experience
- Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
- Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers, and physicians
- Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting, and transporting supplies and instruments
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Float
- CBA Code: Non-Union
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the day shift, between the hours of 7:45am-5pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the South Loop Clinic. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday through Friday.
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Special Procedures Nurse in the Procedural and Perioperative Float Pool.
As a Special Procedures Nurse, and under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, you will provide 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 catheterization.This role may also include specialized monitoring during the procedure and recovery phases. You may have Charge Nurse responsibility for your assigned unit.
This unit is known for supporting many different departments including GI Procedures, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab and the Electrophysiology department.The support from this unit will allow coverage for all departments and ensure all patients receive the best care.
Essential Job Functions
- 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.
- 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.
- Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter.
- Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition; reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to the appropriate person.
- 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.
- Under the Physician direction, the RN administers minimal / moderate sedation analgesia providing patients the ability to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining adequate cardiorespiratory function, protective reflexes, and the ability to respond purposefully to verbal and /or tactile stimulation
- The RN must have the ability to analyze patient data obtained during sedation to identify risks and/or complications throughout a procedure.
Required Qualifications
- RN Required
- 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 and ACLS
- 2 years of experience in ICU experience
- BLS/ACLS/PALS certification within 6 months
Preferred Qualification
- Experience working in a research environment.
- One additional certification in area specialty
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-time
- Shift: Days
- Unit/Department: Float Pool
- CBA Code: NNU
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Join UChicago Medicine as a Nursing Support Assistant in our Hospital Medicine unit.
With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.
Job Summary
Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids
- Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
- Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients
- Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
- Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs
- Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart
- Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form
- Ability to work in partnership with management and staff
- Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
- Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required
- Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication
- Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.90 FTE)
- Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am
- Unit/Department: 3SE Hospital Medicine
- CBA Code: 743 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 Pharmacy Technician II in the Inpatient Pharmacy. In this role as a Pharmacy Technician II you will be preparing medications and supplies for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist and rotate through all work areas of the pharmacy department. This department supports and provides direct patient care to patients of all ages and of all patient populations. The Inpatient Pharmacy is known for providing exceptional assistance when your medical needs may be complex and requires special knowledge when collaborating with your medical provider and insurance company. We are dedicated to providing you with the personal service necessary to ensure that you achieve the most benefit from your medical therapy.
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician II prepares inventories, orders drugs and supplies from pharmacy storeroom, receives drugs and stocks shelves in various pharmacy locations. In the absence of the pharmacist, facilitates the timely distribution of medications by prioritizing orders, seeking out the pharmacist for checking when necessary and working to prioritize STAT order handling. Completes and passes required annual technician competencies in a timely fashion. Complies with all departmental, hospital, and regulating agency policies or recommendations. Complies with all state and federal laws regulating their practice. Prepares outpatient prescriptions. Performs cashiering duties and assists in the training of new pharmacists and technician employees in their work areas.
Essential Job Functions
- Transports medications (excluding those medications handled through the pharmacy’s controlled substance distribution system), IV’s, TPN’s, Chemotherapy, medication cassettes, other pharmacy supplies and equipment to the nursing units and clinics. Adds patient specific and re-stock medications to the Omnicell machines located in patient care areas, except the sterile corridor of surgery. Returns discontinued and outdated medications from the Omnicells to the Pharmacy.
- Replaces CPR cart medications following Dr. Cart events. Transfers patient specific medications from the Omnicell on the discharged unit to the Omnicell on the unit to which the patient has been transferred.
- Rotates through all work areas of the pharmacy department, works as a team player to achieve pharmaceutical care for the patient, fills, first doses, restocks and patient specific medications from the carousels, performs monthly nursing unit, clinic and pharmacy area inspections as directed, maintains work areas (IV Room, UD Area, Manufacturing area, store rooms, pharmacy satellites) by restocking and cleaning as needed, answers phone calls
- Triages phone communication appropriately and according to policy, collects quality assurance data and maintains workload records as required, performs other patient and/or drug related duties within the legal scope of their licensure as assigned by the pharmacist and/or supervisor.
- Prepares medications and supplies for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist including: prepackaging bulk medications byfilling unit dose-specific syringes and vials of medications for both adult and pediatric patients, compounded oral suspensions and Grade One mouthwash. Compounds IV admixtures, chemotherapy, desensitization medications, high-cost biologics and pediatric IV’s and restocks CPR cart trays.
- Prepares inventories, orders drugs and supplies from pharmacy storeroom, receives drugs and stocks shelves in various pharmacy locations.
- In the absence of the pharmacist, facilitates the timely distribution of medications by prioritizing orders, seeking out the pharmacist for checking when necessary and working to prioritize STAT order handling.
- Completes and passes required annual technician competencies in a timely fashion. Complies with all departmental, hospital, and regulating agency policies or recommendations. Complies with all state and federal laws regulating their practice.
- Prepares outpatient prescriptions. Performs cashiering duties in the Outpatient Pharmacy as needed
- Assist in the training of new pharmacists and technician employees in their work areas.
- Performs other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
- Current Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- IV room non-hazardous and hazardous compounding required
- Minimum of one year pharmacy experience, or
- Completion of an ASHP approved pharmacy technician vocational course, or student enrolled in a college of pharmacy or at the University of Chicago. Graduates of foreign pharmacy programs are also eligible for consideration.
- Ability to work as a team player to accomplish optimal patient care by providing superior pharmaceutical services.
- Good communication skills to interact with patients and staff.
- Considerable knowledge of basic pharmacy practices and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of medications and medical supplies.
- Good knowledge of record keeping practices.
- Successful completion of core technician competencies and subsequent yearly competencies.
- Considerable skill in working with attention to detail.
- Considerable verbal communications skills.
- Familiar with computers and keyboard usage.
- Sensitivity to patient care issues as they pertain to the practice of pharmacy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Illinois Pharmacy Technician Certification is highly desirable.
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
- Shift: Rotating
- Unit/Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
- CBA Code: 743 Clerical
In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 20 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the rotating shift, from approximately 6:30am-3:30pm or 2:30pm-11pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday, and you will be scheduled to work every other weekend.
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
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
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Special Procedures Nurse (SPN). In this role, you will support the Infusion Therapy Clinic in Hyde Park.
Up to $2,500 sign on bonus available!
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: Part-Time (0.5 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.
Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and engaging role as a Radiation Therapist with our Radiation Oncology clinic in Hyde Park.
In this role, under the general supervision of the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist administers ionizing radiation and participates in the planning of patients receiving radiation therapy.
Up to $1,500 Hiring Bonus Eligible!
Essential Job Functions:
- Support medical center and department policies
- Perform initial set-up checks, chart QA for new set-ups, & maintain consistency in daily setups
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Perform simulation and treatment procedures
- Assist with training and evaluation of radiation therapy students
- Ensure adherence to patient safety standards
- Participate in the evaluation of treatment devices
- Participate and support department QA and QI initiatives
- Adhere to Radiation Protection guidelines at all times
- Attend staff meetings and department in-services
- Maintain compliance with medical center and regulatory agency standards in regard to annual training, infection control, and credentialing requirements
- Support the team concept and departmental goals
- Performs other duties as requested by senior management
Required Qualifications:
- A completed high school diploma or GED from an accredited educational body
- The satisfactory completion of a formal radiation therapy program from an AMA approved educational body
- Certification from the American Registry for Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or be eligible to sit for the board exam
- License with the Illinois Emergency Medical Agency (IEMA)
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days - 8 hours
- Unit/Department: Radiation Oncology
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire
Join UChicago Medicine Care Network at our new Northbrook clinic in the North Chicago suburbsas a Medical Assistant. In this role, you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus Available!
In this role, a Medical Assistant is an employee who performs a wide variety of patient care services under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse (APN) or physician. Such services can involve therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
Responsibilities include:
- Triage, conduct vitals
- Experience administering vaccinations and immunizations
- Complete paperwork and forms
- Check schedules and organize patient flow
- Accompany patients to exam/procedure room
- Assist patients as needed
- Prepare room for exam
- Collect patient history
- Perform screenings per provider guidelines
- Assist physicians/nurses with various procedures
- Chart; relay instructions to patients/families
- Answer calls
- Send/receive patient medical records
- Obtain lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc
- Complete forms/requisitions as needed
- Schedule appointments
- Insurance coverage verification
- Manage and update charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately
- Prescription Refills
- Ordering, sorting, storing supplies
- Restock exam/procedure room
- Preforms other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a current certificate of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training
- Experience working in a community health setting
- Position requires completion of a certified/registered program for medical assistants that are recognized by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA)
- Minimum of one year of recent experience working in a medical office/facility
Preferred Qualifications
- Considerable skill in communicating verbally, determining priorities, and in organizing work; ability to maintain an organized, alphabetized filing system
- General working knowledge of PC: Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, and EPIC
- Computerized appointment scheduling experience
- Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced environment
- Considerable skill in handling sensitive public contacts with discretion, tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, coworkers and physicians
- Physical ability to perform stocking, lifting and transporting supplies and instruments
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Day Shift
- Unit/Department: Uro/Gyn
- 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 Nursing Support Assistant in our Float unit.
With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.
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 Float unit you will:
- Float to all inpatient Adult and Pediatric units
- Shared Governance committee opportunities
Job Summary
Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids
- Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
- Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients
- Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
- Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs
- Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart
- Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form
- Ability to work in partnership with management and staff
- Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
- Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required
- Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication
- Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.90 FTE)
- Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am
- Unit/Department: Suppl Staff-Float
- CBA Code: 743 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 Nursing Support Assistant in our Hospital Medicine unit.
With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.
Job Summary
Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids
- Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
- Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients
- Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
- Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs
- Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart
- Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form
- Ability to work in partnership with management and staff
- Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
- Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required
- Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication
- Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.90 FTE)
- Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am
- Unit/Department: 5SW Hospital Medicine
- CBA Code: 743 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 Nursing Support Assistant in our Hematology Oncology
With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, the Nursing Support Assistant (CNA) performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.
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. This unit is a high acuity, fast-paced hematology oncology unit, which is looking for a NSA with attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to multi-task. Prefers 6 months of nursing assistant experience, but willing to hire new graduates from an accredited NSA program. Unit offers self-scheduling, opportunities to work with multi-disciplinary teams, and a friendly culture.
Job Summary
Performs activities which support the daily functions and operations of a patient care unit and the healthcare team. Provides constant observation and documentation of activity of assigned patient. Works under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the assigned area.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides basic patient care activities including vital signs, enemas and basic tests such as glucoscan, hemacult and multistix
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, as appropriate/assigned, using proper aseptic, isolation, and infection control techniques in performance of duties
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, ambulation and nourishment/fluids
- Completes procedures as assigned, such as collecting patient specimens and weighing patients.
- Assists with discharge and transfer preparation of patients
- Assists in the maintenance of the patient environment: makes patient beds, tidies patient room, and prepares patient room for admission and transfer
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies/equipment and the environment.
- Communicates and accurately documents activities onto the proper records or logs
- Initiates CPR and calls a Dr. Cart
- Performs receptionist duties for assigned area as requested
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be listed on the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry (HCWR) as an Illinois CNA OR a nursing student who has passed the written competency exam and is listed on the HCWR.
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Ability to read and write, perform simple mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions, perform variety of tasks without direct supervision and perform duties requiring continuous physical effort
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form
- Ability to work in partnership with management and staff
- Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
- Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects and/or patients may be required
- Vision, hearing, and sense of touch must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication
- Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.90 FTE)
- Shift: Days, 7am-7pm
- Unit/Department: 10W Hematology Oncology
- CBA Code: 743 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 Physicist, Lead with our Medical Physics Team at our Hyde Park campus.
The Physicist, Lead is responsible for providing comprehensive, efficient, effective and safe radiation oncology physics support which includes quality assurance testing, dosimetry, and calibration of radiation therapy equipment, efficient and effective equipment management, 3D external beam treatment planning and special physics procedures, implementation of new clinical procedures and technology including image guided radiation therapy, supervision of dosimetry and other technical staff. The Physicist, Lead insures compliance with all relevant legal requirements, standards, and codes of practice, and contributes to training and education within the Service.
Eligible for up to $10,000 hiring bonus!
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintains dosimetry on linear accelerators, sealed sources, CT and planning systems to meet the regulatory requirements.
- Ensures that all equipment meets the accepted standards and codes of practice.
- Maintains dosimetry for sealed and unsealed sources for brachytherapy.
- Ensures that the treatment checking protocol is met
- Assists with the ongoing development and maintain a suitable quality assurance program covering all aspects of radiation oncology.
- Ensures that the quality assurance program meets the codes of safe practice currently in use from the (Illinois Department of Public Health, American Association of Physicists in Medicine, American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiology, etc).
- Ensures adequate supervision of technical staff undertaking quality assurance program.
- Performs complex treatment planning, such as radiosurgery, brachytherapy and other special planning.
- Manages purchase, inventory and quality assurance of radioactive sources.
- Continues to develop procedures and protocols to further enhance current and new equipment.
- Utilizes relevant research findings where appropriate and participate in clinical development activities when required.
- Participates in new equipment evaluation, acceptance testing, and in the implementation of new procedures and technologies in the clinic.
- Ensures that the regulatory requirements are met and maintained to maintain high standards of radiation safety for personnel and equipment.
- Advises on all aspects of radiation safety to ensure that personnel are following the appropriate standards, equipment is operated within safe guidelines, and installation of new equipment meets the regulations and manufacturers specifications.
- Supervises the work of dosimetrist, reviews and evaluates treatment plans generated by dosimetry staff.
- Makes recommendations to Radiation Oncologist on effective and safe patient treatment approaches.
- Participates in peer and self appraisal, keeps up to date with current trends in medical physics and radiation oncology works and imparts this knowledge where relevant.
- Participates in own regular ongoing education, undertakes education sessions for health and education groups in particular for Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists, Nursing, and Maintenance staff. Takes responsibility for self-directed and self-initiated learning.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A Masters of Science or a PhD degree in Medical Physics or a closely related field in science or engineering.
- A minimum of seven year work experience in radiation oncology.
- Well developed organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
- Board certification by the American Board of Medical Physics or the American Board of Radiology, in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or in a closely related specialty.
- Meet the registration requirements of 32 Illinois Administrative code section 410 for Therapeutic Radiological Physicists and be registered as an approved Therapeutic Radiological Physicist with the State of Illinois
Position Details:
- Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
- Shift: Days – 8 hour shift
- Unit/Department: Medical Physics
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Join UChicago Medicine, as an Advanced Practice Provider in our Heart Failure Department.
As an Advanced Practice Provider, you are responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management in the hospital setting.
In this role, you will utilize advanced assessment skills and knowledge of clinical therapeutics to evaluate, diagnose and manage patients. 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 in caring for advanced heart failure and heart transplant patients.
Essential Job Functions
- 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.
- Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, nursing staff and other member of the health care team which incorporates health care maintenance, discharge and follow-up care.
- 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.
- Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Maintains formal and informal systems for information sharing, planning and problem solving with unit staff, other NP’s, medical staff and other nursing and hospital personnel.
Nurse Practitioner Job Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner is an advance 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.
Advanced Practice Nurse: Provide comprehensive care to patients in the cardiac inpatient units cared for by the APP Heart Failure service at the University of Chicago. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, using advanced clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients. 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 ACNP and/or ANP-BC required.
- Minimum two years of critical care 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 Certification Required
- ICU experience highly preferred
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
- Shift: Rotating, 3X12'S
- Unit/Department: 374581- APN Billing
- CBA Code: Non-Union
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