Rush University Medical Center Employer Reviews

I worked as a dietetic intern at Rush University Medical Center between September 2011 and March 2013. Rush takes are of their employees and is very sensitive to issues in diversity. As an academic medical center, it is expected that patient care decisions are evidence-based and many units have interdisciplinary teams that round on patients daily.

Every day was fun. The great team working with me helped one another when needed. I learned how to operate robots. The hardest part of the job was that they wasn't union. Enjoyable part of the job was that I was helping saving lives.

Coworkers are friendly and great!
Learned so much from this opportunity such as some functions of the EPIC system, how the hematology/oncology department works.
The most enjoyable part of this job is working with the patients and interacting with them.

I worked in the emergency room, came in ready for work , and got the job done.
I learned that you can't please everyone. My co-workers were fantastic. Working in the ER alone could get hectic sometimes, but I handled the job.
The most enjoyable part of the job was just being around the staff.

I really ejoyed working here at Rush University Medical Center. I learned alot and gain so much experience with this company. My co-workers were very helpful and passionate about helping me gain as much experience as possible.

Fast pace, seeing over 60 patients a day. Registration, cash handling, a lot of walking back and forth. I learned how to manage extensive workload, handle customers in difficult situations. Management was on point, had monthly meetings to discuss and resolve issues. Co-workers were phenomenal, always helping, giving advice, what to do if certian things – more... happen that may have happened to them.
Traveling was the hardest part because we had to fill 1 or 2 luggages with patients records and attempt to carry or drag, plus carry a bookbag with companies laptop.
Most enjoyable were the physicians and patients. The connection between them really showed and made an impact throughout the whole day. – less

The Hospital was great at first ; untill the management started to change. The hospital went from macro management to micro management. I loved the job of helping people, but I could not stand the management.

My coworkers were great, I really enjoyed helping patients.

The medical center stands on it's staple I Care and Connect.

Typical Day Busy. We Have alot of Chemotherapy kids and RSV Babies that tend to need alot of our attention. I work 12 hours every weekend by myself as a Patient Care Tech. My assignmnet is all the patients on the floor usally with is up to 21 patients plus other duties which include setting up rooms for admission on top of doing the accuchecks and vitals – more... signs. I also help with straight catherization.Hardest Part of Job is when the kids come back in from bein in remission from Cancer and end up dying. Working along side the nurses you see alot and learn alot. Mamangement is very accomdating to work with my School Schedule while I purse my Degree to Become A Registered Nurse – less

The Patient Liaison department at Rush was managed by a social worker, therefore, the manager understood the patient liaison's duties. It was a great place to work and learn a lot about the psychiatric needs of Emergency Department patients.

not enough recognition of staff you only hear about the things or complaint from a patient not the good things

Rush University Medical Center in a hospital of learning both for patients and staff. This hospital is among three other hospital near the downtown area on the West Side of Chicago. This was a great place to work, great Co-workers. A place. where you were able to grow.

I was told about how I would become "part of Rush team" and other kinds of things. I was also given assurance that I would get the full-time benefits "after a year or so." Having waited a year, I then asked my manager about such possibilities. He gave me this big, phony smile and asked me to wait "another six months, and we'll talk." I did do so, and – more... he would tell me the same thing all over again... In the meantime, the vast majority of my coworkers had received the benefits. I should also mention I was called "an exemplary employee" and received a few awards while working there. Finally, I decided quit. And who wouldn't? While the new building for millions of dollars as being built, my manager kept telling me that that although I was basically working 35+ a week on average, "the hospital cannot afford giving you benefits." Really?? – less

I obtained a position in the new Tower; it was very beneficial to see the new technology and layout of the hospital.

Don't choose Rush University Surgeons, I repeat do not choose Rush University Surgeons, horrible pratice to work for none of the staff seemed to be pleased, poor management. Not a good work environment high turn over, just overall not Good

Very customer friendly. working here you will be on the phone and helping other employees.

Rush is an outstanding company to work for. I served 20 years as an administrative assistant. I have been gone for 5 years, received masters degree in Healthcare Management and would love to come back. Great benefits.

A typical day for me would be to answer my emails, especially those of my Director.
Then I would answer any phone messages from the day prior.
I would then in turn continue to work on current event project for the day.

They offer top pay for most positions. The job was enjoyable most of the time but many times stressful due to poor staffing.