How much do cna's make at hospitals or Dr.'s offices in Illinois

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i was just wondering how much does cna's make a hour working at hospitals and at dr.'s offices in illinois??:nuke:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Varies from area in IL. Chicago pays more. CNAs in nursing homes in central IL can make $12/hr depending on shift.

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most of the "nurses" in drs offices in my area (northwest burbs) are actually medical assistants. cnas work in the hospitals as pct techs for about $15.

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even though this post is really old,i get paid about 12.25 for second shift until i switched to third shift.

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Hi can ANYONE please tell me how I can get certified for level 2 CNA I have been a Cna for over 17 years now and found out hospitals won't hire level 1 CNAs they want level 2s I am from the Springfield ILllinios area and I can't find out how to become LEVEL 2 PLEASE someone help me THANK YOU

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Hi can ANYONE please tell me how I can get certified for level 2 CNA I have been a Cna for over 17 years now and found out hospitals won't hire level 1 CNAs they want level 2s I am from the Springfield ILllinios area and I can't find out how to become LEVEL 2 PLEASE someone help me THANK YOU
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...What is a level 2 CNA? Never heard of that before, so I guess I am a level 1 and I have a hospital job.

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In my area nursing homes pay the most, then hostpital and last dr offices.

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I am studying to be a medical assistant but I was wondering maybe I should change it to CNA. The school Im going to is a very fast pace school and Im having trouble and they don't seem to care any recommendations on what to do?

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The way it seems to work in NW IL is that new CNAs usually have to start off at a LTC facility. They can make anywhere from min. wage to about $12. Once you have at least 1 yr experience at LTC the hopspitals will actually look at your application and you can make anywhere from $12-16 depending - as a PCT I. Then they further train you to become a PCT II.

Doctor's offices usually hire MA or CMA and pay $14-18, depending on if you do phlebotomy.

In my opinion, MA or CMA, have easier work & better hours but CNA can be a stepping stone to Nursing if that is what you're interested in.

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