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

Day Kimball; Putnam, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part 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

Education Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT, seeks a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg department. This part-time Day Shift role (24 hours) supports the nurse and front desk with patient management, administrative tasks, and basic patient care needs including ADL, vital signs, and transportation.

You will work under the nurse's direction to maintain smooth unit operation, with a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, contributing to compassionate, high‑quality

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification 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

Receptionist experience

Ability to cope with stress

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or EMT-B or RN program experience

CPR certification (AHA Healthcare Provider)

NVCIT certification

Tools

Medical terminology

Keyboarding skills

Job description

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT, seeks a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg department. This part-time Day Shift role (24 hours) supports the nurse and front desk with patient management, administrative tasks, and basic patient care needs including ADL, vital signs, and transportation.

You will work under the nurse's direction to maintain smooth unit operation, with a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, contributing to compassionate, high‑quality