Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

Job Description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, 3-12 hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays, night shift. You will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.


We are looking for a Patient Care Technician to:

Provide direct patient care in a hands-on, fast-paced setting.

Communicate effectively with nurses and care teams to support patient needs.

Join a collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care and growth.

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $3/ hr evening, $4/ hr night, and $3.25/ hr weekend shift differential as applicable for hours worked.


Other additional components of compensation may include:

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