Med/Surg Unit Receptionist & Patient Care Tech

Day Kimball Health; Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Pharmacy Plan

Life Insurance (Basic & Supplemental)

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account or Flexible Sp.

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Con​t

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department in Putnam, CT. The role supports clinical staff with front desk management and basic patient care under nursing direction, including ADLs, vitals, and transportation.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent; CNA/EMT/RN clinical exposure or similar experience is required, plus CPR and NVCIT certifications within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology/keyboard 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.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
• Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) 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

Clerical experience

Patient care support

Vital signs familiarity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA/EMT/RN clinical experience

CPR certification

Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department in Putnam, CT. The role supports clinical staff with front desk management and basic patient care under nursing direction, including ADLs, vitals, and transportation.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent; CNA/EMT/RN clinical exposure or similar experience is required, plus CPR and NVCIT certifications within 3 months.