Evening Med/Surg Unit Receptionist & Care Tech

Day Kimball Health; Connecticut; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA or FSA accounts

401K Plan with match

Paid Leave

Education Reimbursement

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT seeks a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg department. You will work under the nurse, handling front desk duties, administrative tasks, and patient care activities including ADLs and vital signs.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CNA/EMT-B experience, CPR and NVCI certifications, and prior clerical or acute care exposure. Evening shifts provide essential patient support across the unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification or EMT-B/RN clinical experience required.
• CPR certification current within 3 months of hire.
• NVCI certification current within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform front desk patient management and clerical duties.
• Assist with basic patient care per nurse direction (bathing, feeding, ADL).
• Take vital signs and transport patients as needed.
• Transcribe orders and support unit communication.

Skills

Medical terminology

Keyboarding skills

CPR certification

Clerical/receptionist experience

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

EMT-B or RN clinical experience

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Tools

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT seeks a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg department. You will work under the nurse, handling front desk duties, administrative tasks, and patient care activities including ADLs and vital signs.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CNA/EMT-B experience, CPR and NVCI certifications, and prior clerical or acute care exposure. Evening shifts provide essential patient support across the unit.