Med/Surg Unit Receptionist & Patient Care Tech – Day Shift

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Plan

Basic & Supplemental 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 seeking a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department in Putnam, CT. This role supports front desk patient management, basic patient care activities, and daily operations under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, documentation, and coordination of patient transport, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care. Eligible candidates should hold CNA or related clinical experience and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification or within 3 months of hire required.
• Experience in clerical or receptionist position preferred.
• Previous experience in an acute care environment preferred.

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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or RN program experience or EMT-B

AHA CPR certification

NVCIT certification

Job description

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department in Putnam, CT. This role supports front desk patient management, basic patient care activities, and daily operations under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, documentation, and coordination of patient transport, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care. Eligible candidates should hold CNA or related clinical experience and CPR certification.