Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician, Part-Time Days, 24 hours, Med/Surg
About The Position
Day Kimball Health is hiring a part-time, day-shift Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for its Med/Surg Department in Putnam, Connecticut, for 24 hours. The role performs unit clerical duties and facilitates clear communication to support smooth unit operations. Under the direction of a nurse, the technician assists with front-desk patient management, administrative support, basic patient care, and patient transportation. Care activities may include bathing, feeding, vital signs, and activities of daily living. The position requires maintaining visual contact with patients and assisting nurses with patient care as directed. Day Kimball Health describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive, with a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current CNA certification, or completion of one year of clinical experience in an accredited RN nursing program, or EMT-B, or equivalent documented and verified years of acute-care hospital experience as a CNA, required upon hire.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Medical terminology and keyboarding skills.
- Experience in a clerical or receptionist position.
- Previous experience in an acute-care environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform clerical duties for the unit and facilitate clear communication.
- Support front-desk patient management and provide administrative assistance.
- Assist with patient care under the direction of a nurse, including bathing, feeding, vital signs, activities of daily living, and 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 applying and removing restraints.
- Complete required forms, requisitions, communications, and assigned special projects; accurately transcribe physician orders when applicable.
- Assist patients and nurses as needed with activities of daily living, vital signs, and the patient plan of care.
- Meet the physical demands of the position and cope and function under stress.
- Meet skill certification requirements for designated units.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Pharmacy plan.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid leave.
- HSA or FSA accounts.
- Accident and critical illness coverage.
- 401(k) plan with match.
- Vacation time.
- Sick days.
- Paid holidays.
- Education reimbursement.
- Additional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
