Evening Med/Surg Unit Clerk & Patient Care Tech

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Con­t

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health invites applications for a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician in the Med/Surg department in Putnam, CT. The role supports front desk efficiency and patient care under nursing direction, including basic patient activities, vitals, and ADLs, while promoting teamwork and respectful collaboration.

The position offers shift flexibility in the evening, along with a culture of professionalism and care, and opportunities to grow within a trusted, community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology/keyboarding skills preferred.
• CNA certification or RN clinical year/EMT-B/equivalent required within hire period.
• CPR certification required within 3 months of hire.
• 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 and transcriptions as assigned.
• Assists patients and nurses with ADL, Vital Signs, and Plan of Care.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under stress

Medical terminology

Keyboarding skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or completion of RN clinical year or EMT-B (or equivalent)

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months

NVCIT certification or within 3 months

Job description

Day Kimball Health invites applications for a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician in the Med/Surg department in Putnam, CT. The role supports front desk efficiency and patient care under nursing direction, including basic patient activities, vitals, and ADLs, while promoting teamwork and respectful collaboration.

The position offers shift flexibility in the evening, along with a culture of professionalism and care, and opportunities to grow within a trusted, community-focused health system.