UI Health - Nursing Technician, Main Operating Room - Days

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago is seeking a Nursing Technician (CNA) to deliver patient care under RN supervision in the Main Operating Room. The role emphasizes relationship-based care, safety, and collaboration with the care team.

Required are CNA certification, at least one year perioperative CNA experience, and current BLS/CPR. The position requires Illinois residency and offers participation in departmental/shared leadership activities.

Qualifications

• CNA license required per hospital policy and IDPH rules.
• At least 1 year of CNA experience in perioperative care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Illinois residency required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admission, transfer, or discharge and support daily living activities.
• Document patient information in the EHR (vital signs, nursing care, intake/output).
• Act as patient/family advocate, providing comfort and information.
• Collaborate with RN/LPN and other staff to ensure quality outcomes and safety.
• Participate in department goals and problem-solve recurring clinical issues.
• Engage in ongoing learning and development to meet unit needs.

Skills

CNA experience

BLS/CPR

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Department: Main Operating Room

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042642

FTE : 1

Work Schedule – 7am-3:30pm

Shift : Days

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 10/8/2026

Salary: TThe previously determined range for this position was $23.80/hr to $36.82/hr. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency at the time of application submission. Only Illinois residents will be considered for this role.

Hiring Department: Main Operating Room

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042642

FTE : 1

Work Schedule – 7am-3:30pm

Shift : Days

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 10/8/2026

Salary: TThe previously determined range for this position was $23.80/hr to $36.82/hr. The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency at the time of application submission. Only Illinois residents will be considered for this role.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Technician delivers patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care model as a framework. The Nurse Technician provides care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by supporting Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence in clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Nurse Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with patient admission, transfer or discharge as assigned and supports the patient by performing activities of daily living, safely operating patient care equipment, promoting skin integrity and safety measures.
• Documents patient information in EHR (such as vital signs, nursing care provided, intake and output).
• Acts as a patient / family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information and provides feedback to RN or LPN on patient care and condition as directed.
• Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
• Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
• Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution.
• Collaborates with other staff to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program. Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Work Registry
• at least 1 year of CNA experience in periop required.

http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm

• Current BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.

ONLY CANDIDATES MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE AS SHOWN ON THEIR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.