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<div><p>We're hiring a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) for the Respiratory Care Services department for a Full-Time, Nights shift for Ingalls Memorial Hospital at our campus in Harvey, 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.
</p><p>Join one of the nation&rsquo;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.
</p><p>Job Summary
</p><p>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.
</p><p>Essential Job Functions
</p><p>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.)
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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.
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Administers bronchopulmonary hygiene, suctioning, &amp; airway care procedures. Implements airway clearance techniques (to include Chest Physiotherapy, coughing/deep breathing techniques, Therapy Vest, Flutter valve, EzPap device, Acapella device, &amp; 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides for patient transport within the facility when patients are transported to other areas on oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilators, etc.
</p><p>Required Qualifications
</p><p>Graduate of an approved and accredited Respiratory Care Program (at least two years in duration)
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Diploma or Certificate of Completion and Associate&rsquo;s Degree from an accredited academic body.
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Demonstrates effective and accurate communication and documentation skills (both verbal and written communications)
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Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by The National Board for Respiratory Care
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential (RRT) from the NBRC within 180 days of hire
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Licensed by The State of Illinois as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
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Basic Life Support Healthcare provider certification (American Heart Association)
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification; PALS Certification; or ACLS Certification preferred, depending upon patient care area assigned and the primary patient populations served<br>
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Position Details
</p><p>Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.6 FTE)
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Shift: Night Shift 6:30pm-7:00am
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Unit/Department: Respiratory Care Services (Adult)
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CBA Code: Non-Union
</p><p>Must comply with UCMC&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Part-Time (24 hours per week) - Nights

<div><p>Join <b>UChicago Medicine </b>as an <b>Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) </b>within the Neurosurgery team. As an inpatient 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.
</p><p><b>Sign on Bonus and Relocation Available
</b></p><p>Our adult and pediatric Neurosurgery clinical teams have expertise in the treatment of many neurological disorders, including:
</p><ul><li>Brain and spinal cord injuries
</li><li>Brain infections (encephalitis and meningitis)
</li><li>Brain swelling
</li><li>Brain tumors
</li><li>Nerve and muscle problems that affect breathing, such as myasthenia gravis and Guillain-Barr&eacute; syndrome
</li><li>Status epilepticus
</li><li>Stroke
</li>Any catastrophic disorder affecting neurologic function<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Job Summary:
</b></p><p>As an <b>Advanced Practice Provider </b>, 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.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Nurse Practitioner (NP) Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Master of Science in Nursing
</li><li>Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois RN and APN licensure/registration
</li><li>Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse's Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
</li><li>Ability to qualify for Illinois and DEA prescribing numbers
</li><li>Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification desired
</li></ul><p><b>OR<br>
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Physician Assistant (PA) Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Completion of an accredited (Physician Assistant) educational program
</li><li>Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
</li><li>Current and/or eligibility for State of Illinois licensure/registration
</li>Certification in ACLS<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li>Experience in an academic medical center or tertiary/quaternary care setting
</li><li>Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
</li><li>Experience or training in a surgical setting
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with attending surgeons, residents, fellows, nursing, and ancillary teams
</li>Proficiency with electronic medical records (Epic preferred)<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Position Details
</b></p><ul><li>Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0)
</li><li>Shift: Rotating / 12-hour shifts / 3 shifts per week
</li><li>Unit/Department: Neurosurgery
</li><li>CBA Code: Non-Union</li></ul></div>

Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

<div><p>Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at <b>UChicago Medicine </b>as an <b>Ambulatory Medication Access Coordinator </b>in the <b>Specialty Pharmacy </b>. In this role you will be responsible for handling inbound and outbound phone calls, conducting and completing necessary third party (insurance) prior authorization requests and associated services related to high-cost medications, maximizing efficiency for patients and clinic staff.
</p><p><b>Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $3,000
</b></p><p>In this role, the Ambulatory Medication Access Coordinator, or AMAC, performs necessary functions to ensure optimal reimbursement for high cost, take home medications for patients receiving care in UCMC Ambulatory Clinics. Other areas of responsibility include handling inbound and outbound phone calls, pre-screening patients for viable payment sources, managing reimbursement issues associated with high-cost, take-home medications, identifying opportunities for improving reimbursement from payers, and completing necessary paperwork for prior authorizations.
</p><p><b>Essential Job Functions
</b></p><ul><li><p>Improve patient service experience and maximize UCMC pharmacy revenue through provision of prior authorization services on behalf of clinics for select high-cost medications.
</p></li><li><p>Conduct patient insurance, benefits and financial investigation and verification by directly communicating with patients. Complete prior authorization forms, negotiate authorization status with insurers, track status of prescription approval and when necessary, alert clinical pharmacists of denials or nonresponse.
</p></li><li><p>Facilitate enrollment of patients in patient assistance programs and collaborate with social services and case management on patient assistance.
</p></li><li><p>Enter patient information on tracking forms and in computer software.
</p></li><li><p>Expedite clinic workflow and enhance patient care by preventing therapy interruptions due to insurance issues in conjunction with pharmacists, physicians, and clinic staff.
</p></li><li><p>Provide exemplary customer service to outpatients across UCMC, including handling inbound and outbound phone calls.
</p></li><li><p>Observe and understand prescribing trends within UCMC Ambulatory Clinics to identify areas for improved specialty pharmacy contracting.
</p></li><li><p>Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure reimbursement of high-cost medications.
</p></li><li><p>Performs other duties as requested by leadership.<br>
 </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Associate's or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree
</p></li><li><p>Current or Eligibility for Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure
</p></li><li><p>3 to 5 years of pharmacy technician experience in a retail pharmacy (exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience.)
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of and ability to use computers and a variety of computer programs including word processing, database management and spreadsheets
</p></li><li><p>Strong oral and written communications skills
</p></li><li><p>Ability to effectively manage conflicts and resolve problems
</p></li><li><p>Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to effect collaborative alliances, promote teamwork and ensure a high degree of internal and external customer satisfaction
</p></li><li><p>Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple priorities
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of and ability to perform insurance carrier/managed care review<br>
 </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b></p><ul><li><p>Knowledge of medication reimbursement preferred
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of healthcare/prescription insurance billing, prior authorization, coding preferred<br>
 </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Position Details
</b></p><ul><li><p>Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
</p></li><li><p>Shift: Days
</p></li><li><p>Work Location: Hyde Park
</p></li><li><p>Unit/Department: Specialty Pharmacy
</p></li><li><p>CBA Code: Non-Union<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p>In this role, we anticipate that you will be scheduled to work 8-hour shifts, day shift approximately between the hours of 7am-5:30pm and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work a remote-hybrid schedule, working onsite 1 week every 3-5 weeks. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday, and no weekends. This is subject to change.</p></div><p></p>

Ambulatory Medication Access Coordinator (Specialty Pharmacy), Full-Time, Rotational

<div>Job Description:
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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, <b>UChicago Medicine</b>, as a <b>OR Scheduling Coordinator</b> on our Operating Room Team located in our DCAM Operating Room. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world&rsquo;s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.This position is 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a OR Scheduling Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of surgical scheduling operations. This role partners closely with physicians, patients, and office teams to ensure accurate, timely scheduling, proper documentation, and seamless case preparation within the EMR system. In addition to managing surgical block schedules and required consents, this position is cross-trained to support front desk operations and insurance verification, contributing to a smooth and efficient patient experience.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Essential Job Functions</b></div><br>
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Coordinate and schedule surgical cases, prepare consents, and maintain surgical block schedules to ensure efficient operating room utilization.</li><li>
Communicate with surgeons&rsquo; offices to verify patient records, CPT codes, and procedural details; proactively coordinate and communicate schedule changes with appropriate departments and staff to optimize room and equipment usage.</li><li>
Verify patient insurance coverage and registration information; obtain pre-authorizations and approvals; communicate with insurance carriers; and prepare accurate good faith estimates.</li><li>
Maintain effective working relationships with physicians, leadership, and staff across the Medical Center; collaborate with UCM entities to gather information, resolve issues, support projects, and fulfill committee or departmental assignments as directed.</li><li>
Support physician credentialing processes for both the Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) by partnering with the UCM Medical Staff Office to ensure timely and accurate completion of required documentation.</li><li>
Perform front desk responsibilities, including patient registration and payment collection.</li><li>
Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Qualifications</b></div><br>
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2+ years of relevant experience in healthcare setting</li><li>
Minimum 1 year of work experience in surgery scheduling
</li><li>Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations</li><li>
Ability to utilize electronic medical record system(s)</li><li>
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information</li><li>
A thorough understanding and knowledge of medical terminology, different surgery types, CPT codes, medical equipment</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Education</b></div><ul><li>
High School Diploma/GED required</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Licensure</b></div><ul><li>
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification must be obtained within 30-days of hire.</li></ul><div><b>
Position Details</b></div><ul><li>
Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-time</li><li>
Shift: Days</li><li>
Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park</li><li>
Unit/Department: DCAM-OR</li><li>
CBA Code: Non-Union</li></ul>
Why Join Us:
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We&rsquo;ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment&hellip; with patients and with each other. We&rsquo;re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you&rsquo;d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we&rsquo;re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: </i><i>UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.</i></div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Compensation &amp; Benefits Overview</i></b></div><div></div><div><i><br>
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.</i></div><div></div><div><i><br>
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at </i><i>Benefits - UChicago Medicine</i><i>.</i></div></div>

OR Scheduling Coordinator, full time days

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Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Part-Time (24 hours per week) - Nights

Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery

Ambulatory Medication Access Coordinator (Specialty Pharmacy), Full-Time, Rotational

OR Scheduling Coordinator, full time days