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Patient Care Technician, Observation Unit

UW Health
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Work Schedule:

Per Diem, varied schedule. Day/Evening shift. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital.

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
  • Bi-Annual CPR designation by recommended renewal date. Required
  • 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

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.


Job Description

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