Patient Care Technician: Center for Mental Health

SwedishAmerican Hospital

Location: Rockford, IL 61101, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 10 September 2026

Job Description

SwedishAmerican Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician: Center for Mental Health in Rockford, IL. This is a full-time position.

Work Schedule:
  • 90% FTE, full-time, evening/night shift
  • (3) 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays
  • You will work at UW Health's Center for Mental Health at SwedishAmerican Hospital

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
  • 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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Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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