Emergency Dept Unit Receptionist & Patient Care Tech

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid leave

401K with match

Education reimbursement

HSA or FSA

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is hiring a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. This role supports nursing staff with patient activities, front desk duties, and basic care tasks in a fast-pacedED setting.

You will work under the nurse's direction, demonstrate teamwork, and participate in transport, vital signs, and ADL assistance, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical terminology/keyboard skills preferred.
• CNA certification or completion of one year of clinical RN program, EMT-B or equivalent required.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Current NVCIT certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
• Remain alert and in visual contact with the patient at all times.
• Assist the patient in daily activities as directed by the nurse.
• Assist the nurse in restraining and removing restraints.
• Completes all necessary forms, requisitions, communications and special projects as assigned; transcribes physician orders when applicable.
• Assists patients and nurses as necessary with ADL, Vital Signs, and patient Plan of Care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Keyboarding skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or RN/EMT-B experience

CPR certification

NVCIT certification

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is hiring a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. This role supports nursing staff with patient activities, front desk duties, and basic care tasks in a fast-pacedED setting.

You will work under the nurse's direction, demonstrate teamwork, and participate in transport, vital signs, and ADL assistance, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.