Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician, Per Diem, Med/Surg

Day Kimball Healthcare • Putnam, CT

1d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for its Med/Surg Department in Putnam, Connecticut. This per-diem role performs clerical duties for the unit and facilitates clear communication to support its smooth functioning. Under the direction of a nurse, the position assists with front-desk patient management, administrative support, basic patient care, and patient transportation. Care activities may include bathing, feeding, taking vital signs, and supporting activities of daily living. The role requires meeting the physical demands of the position, coping with stress, and meeting designated-unit skill certification requirements. The posting states that the employee must work a minimum of 32 hours but does not specify the period for that minimum.

Day Kimball Health describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive, with a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect. The organization is a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut and states that it supports employee growth and professional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Upon hire, current CNA certification, completion of one year of clinical experience in an accredited RN nursing program, EMT-B certification, or equivalent documented and verified years of acute-care hospital experience as a CNA.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within three months of hire.
• Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCIT) certification or completion within three months of hire.
• Must work a minimum of 32 hours; the posting does not specify the period for this minimum.

Nice To Haves

• Medical terminology and keyboarding skills.
• Experience in a clerical or receptionist position.
• Previous experience in an acute-care environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform the clerical duties of the unit and facilitate clear communication.
• Support front-desk patient management and provide administrative support.
• Assist with basic patient care needs, including bathing, feeding, vital signs, activities of daily living, and patient transportation.
• Remain alert and maintain visual contact with the patient at all times.
• Assist patients with daily activities as directed by the nurse.
• Assist the nurse with restraining patients and removing restraints.
• Complete necessary forms, requisitions, communications, and assigned special projects.
• Accurately transcribe physician's orders when applicable.
• Assist patients and nurses as necessary with activities of daily living, vital signs, and the patient plan of care.
• Meet the physical demands of the position and cope with and function under stress.
• Meet skill certification requirements for designated units.

Benefits

• Sick time.
• 401(k) plan with eligible employer contribution.
• Pet insurance.
• Clinical Ladder Program for eligible positions.
• Shift differential.
• Pay for performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED