NI-Health Unit Technician

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

2/24/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-4340AC

Job Title:

NI-Health Unit Technician

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Provides support for the Unit functioning.  Processes and communicates information utilizing the hospital computer system.  Functions as an internal member of the patient care team to enhance smooth Unit operations through communication and teamwork.  Assists with coordination and provision of patient care delivery.  Serves as unit liaison with inter departmental communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Provides support to Nursing Unit, utilizing all necessary equipment and systems following established department procedures.

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Orders and maintains supplies to provide an optimally functioning Unit.

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Establishes and maintains a variety of complete, accurate and timely records for Unit according to established policies.

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Coordinates Unit activities with other departments to enhance quality patient care and efficient operations.

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Functions as a resource for all Unit staff on the proper operation of office equipment, providing assistance and training as necessary.

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Provides input as requested to various committees and project teams.

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Assists with coordination and provision of patient care delivery.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must be listed as active and eligible in the Illinois Registry for CNA.

Required

High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Medical secretarial experience.

Preferred

CNA certification.

Required

Maintain Bi-annual CPR.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Excellent verbal, written, organizational and customer service skills.

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Must be able to read, write legibly and communicate effectively in English.

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Strong phone etiquette skills.

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions.

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Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

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Basic knowledge of data entry skills preferred.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.