UI Health - Nursing Technician - Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Nursing Technician in Surgical Services (Main Operating Room) in Chicago, IL. Under RN supervision, the Nursing Technician delivers patient care using the Relationship-Based Care model and supports nursing excellence in practice.

The role requires a CNA license, high school diploma, and at least 1 year perioperative CNA experience, plus current BLS/CPR. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition waivers for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CNA license issued by IDPH or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of perioperative CNA experience.
• Current BLS/CPR and unit-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admission, transfer or discharge under RN supervision.
• Document vital signs and care in the EHR.
• Provide comfort and information to patients and families.
• Support department goals and maintain a safe environment.
• Participate in learning and quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

CNA experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA license (IDPH)

Job description

Hiring Department: Surgical Services (Main Operating Room)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042346

FTE : 1

Work Schedule – 7:00-3:30pm

Shift : Days

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 9/21/2026

Salary: The 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

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.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.