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Patient Care Technician - Observation Unit

UW Health
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 3 12 hour shifts per week, 7:00pm-7:30am holiday and weekend rotations. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
  • Annual wellness reimbursement
  • Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
  • Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs!
  • Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
  • Strong shared governance structure
  • Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications
  • Must be listed as active and eligible in the Illinois Registry for CNA. Required
  • High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred
Work Experience
  • Computer experience. Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
  • Certification as a Nursing Assistant or completion of fundamentals of nursing course and be registered on the Illinois Department of Health Registry or a nurse who has completed RN or LPN Training in another country and completion of EKG. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement Plan

Salary : $19 - $26

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