Health Technician Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Health Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Health Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $38,549 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $35,429 and $42,368. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Behavioral Health Technician

New Method Wellness - San Juan Capistrano , CA

Behavioral Health Technician Salary: $18 - $20 / hour Job Type: Full-time and Part Time Compensation package includes health, vision, dental, and 401k with company match. Summary: New Method Wellness ...

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Behavioral Health Technician - $16-27 per hour

St. Luke's Health System - Boise , ID

Luke's Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a job in Boise, Idaho. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: Behavioral Health Technician * Discipline: Allied Health ...

Vivian Health - 2 days ago

Overnight Mental Health Technician

A BETTER LIFE RECOVERY LLC - Fallbrook , CA

AMFM Healthcare is looking for a Mental Health Technician/Client Coordinator to provide superior care for our clients at our Adult Residential Mental Health facilities in Fallbrook, CA. We count on ...

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Behavioral Health Technician

Greenbrook - San Luis Obispo , CA

If so, Greenbrook has an excellent opportunity as a Behavioral Health Technician working with TMS Therapy/Esketamine patients available in our San Luis Obispo center that might be just right for you

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Behavioral Health Technician -Anchorage/Chanlyut

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc - Anchorage , AK

Behavioral Health Technician, I/II RS Department: Recovery Services Reports To: Program Supervisor Supervises: None FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: N2 (I), N3 (II) Job Type: Full-Time, Regular ...

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Behavioral Health Technician (Mental Health Facility)

United Recovery Project - West Palm Beach , FL

United Recovery Project is seeking a professional, dedicated, and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join our outstanding Operations Team. Candidate must have the skills and compassion ...

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What does a Health Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Health Technician

Demonstrates skill and competency in emergency situations to include performance of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assistance in control groups, fire, disaster, care of seizure patient, etc.

November 20, 2022

Provides assistance in the administration of the JFHQ-S Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene (OH/IH) programs to include, but not limited to, various duties in support of the Medical Surveillance, Respiratory Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Hearing Conservation, Vision Conservation, and Bloodborne Pathogen Programs.

November 25, 2022

Required Organizational skills Required Work with a team Required Clinical skills appropriate to position Required Operate a motor vehicle Required Computer skills appropriate to position Required Training skills.

December 25, 2022

Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc.

February 02, 2023

Performs basic ocular testing such as pachymetry, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders.

February 03, 2023

Prepares equipment, materials and/or chemicals for specialized exercises in support of life science, physical science, engineering, photography, automotive, electronics, physical education and other classes.

February 13, 2023

Maintains the highest level of professionalism and respect when dealing with other staff members, guests, and regulatory representatives.

March 20, 2023

Assisting team members with the care of the patient (positioning, prepping, obtaining supplies, and transporting to and from the operating room).

March 20, 2023

Report all discrepancies to the Director of Nursing, and keep an open dialogue with superiors about medication counts, and all medication observations.

March 25, 2023

Completes medication inventory and assists Pharmacist or Health Services Administrator in placing automated medication orders, and drug related supply orders for the Pharmacy Department.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Health Technician in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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35429

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38549

Average Total Cash Compensation

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38580

What is the average salary for Health Technician in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Health Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Health Technician ranges from $35,429 to $42,368 with the average base salary of $38,549. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,443 to $42,391 with the average total cash compensation of $38,580.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$38,549	$35,429 - $42,368
Bonus	$30	$14 - $23
Total Pay	$38,580	$35,443 - $42,391

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Health Technician Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,629 - $42,606	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,629 - $42,606	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,588 - $42,558	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,615 - $42,590	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,615 - $42,590	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,818 - $41,636	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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