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Patient Care Technician- Center for Mental Health (PER DIEM)

UW Health·Rockford, Illinois

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provide essential patient care services as a Patient Care Technician at UW Health Swedish American Hospital. Work varying per diem shifts to support nursing staff and patient needs.

Work Schedule

Per Diem, varying shifts, 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
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. 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

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=13898&entityid=3&p=UWH]

UW Northern Illinois benefits [https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total Rewards at UW Health UWNI 2.pdf]

Requirements

Must be active and eligible in the Illinois Registry for CNA and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Required certifications include BLS/CPR and Nursing Assistant certification or equivalent training.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR
  • Basic Life Support
  • EKG
  • Nursing Assistance

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paternity Leave
  • On-site Day Care

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
UH

Hiring organization

UW Health

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Salary listed on 452 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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