Evening Unit Receptionist & Patient Care Tech

Day Kimball; Putnam, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Plan

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

HSA or FSA accounts

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

401K Plan with match

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is hiring an Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department in Putnam, CT. The evening shift (24 hours) supports front desk patient management, basic patient care, and coordination under the nurse’s direction.

As part of a team, you will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, and patient transportation while maintaining professional communication and a culture of teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology and keyboarding skills preferred.
• Upon hire, a current CNA certification, or completion of one year of clinical experience in an accredited RN nursing program, or EMT-B, or equivalent required.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
• Current NVCIT certification or within 3 months of hire required.

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.
• Accurately transcribes physician’s orders when applicable.
• Assists patients and nurses as necessary with ADL, Vital Signs, and patient Plan of Care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Keyboarding

CPR certification

NVCIT certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring an Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department in Putnam, CT. The evening shift (24 hours) supports front desk patient management, basic patient care, and coordination under the nurse’s direction.

As part of a team, you will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, and patient transportation while maintaining professional communication and a culture of teamwork.