UI Health - Extra Help Nursing Technician - Surgical Services (Operating Room)

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 30, 2025
UI Health - Extra Help Nursing Technician - Surgical Services (Operating Room) UI Health - Extra Help Nursing Technician - Surgical Services (Operating Room) Hiring Department: Surgical Services (Operating Room) Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035508 FTE : 1 Work Schedule - Shift : # of Position: 1 Posting Open Date: 06/30/2025 Salary: The previously determined range for this position was $23.59/hr to $25.39/hr. The final rate offered will be determined by 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. About the University of Illinois Chicago* UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. 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 Current BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications. Possession of a CNA license from an accredited institution/school/program. Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Work Registry http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm Current BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications. Preferred Qualifications Prior Operating Room experience 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 To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15328?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7d135d9d4019e440b4184f13f81ca2da