Med/Surg Unit PCT & Front Desk Support (Per Diem)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

401K Plan with Eligible Employer

Pet Insurance

Clinical Ladder Program (eligible)

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is hiring a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician (UR/PCT) for the Med/Surg Department. Per Diem shift; you will support unit operations, handle front desk tasks, and assist with basic patient care under nurse direction.

The role includes ADL assistance, vital signs, and documentation, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety. CNA/EMT or RN clinical exposure plus CPR and NVCIT are required or obtainable within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology/keyboarding preferred.
• CNA certification or completion of one year of clinical RN program, EMT-B, or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Current NVCIT certification within 3 months of hire.
• Must work a minimum of 32 hours.

Responsibilities

• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Assist patients with daily activities as directed by the nurse.
• Assist the nurse with restraints as needed.
• Complete forms, requisitions, and orders; transcribe physician orders when applicable.
• Assist patients and nurses with ADL, vitals, and plan of care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Keyboarding

Clerical experience

Customer service

Work under stress

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification / EMT-B / RN clinical experience

CPR certification (AHA)

NVCIT certification

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT is hiring a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician (UR/PCT) for the Med/Surg Department. Per Diem shift; you will support unit operations, handle front desk tasks, and assist with basic patient care under nurse direction.

The role includes ADL assistance, vital signs, and documentation, with emphasis on teamwork and patient safety. CNA/EMT or RN clinical exposure plus CPR and NVCIT are required or obtainable within specified timeframes.