Day Kimball Healthcare Verified
Healthcare
Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician, Per Diem, Med/Surg
Putnam, CTOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- RN nursing program
- EMT-B
- acute care hospital experience
- ADL
- Vital Signs
- Patient Plan of Care
Nice to have
- Medical terminology
- keyboarding skills
- clerical
- receptionist position
- acute care environment
Role summary
Day Kimball Health is seeking a Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department in Putnam, CT. This per diem role involves performing clerical duties, facilitating communication, and providing basic patient care under the direction of a nurse. Responsibilities include front desk patient management, administrative support, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and patient transportation. The position requires a High School diploma, a current CNA certification or equivalent (e.g., one year of RN program clinical experience, EMT-B, or documented acute care hospital experience as a CNA), CPR certification, and NVCIT certification. Medical terminology, keyboarding skills, and prior experience in a clerical or acute care setting are preferred.
Day Kimball Health is hiring an Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician for the Med/Surg Department! Location: Putnam, CT Shift: Per Diem UR/PCT Job Summary Responsible for performing the clerical duties of the unit and facilitates clear communication to support the smooth functioning of the unit. A UR/PCT will be under the direction of the nurse to assist with specific patient activities including performing front desk patient management, administrative support, basic patient care needs such as bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, and transportation of patients. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a fulfilling career. UR/PCT Key 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.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Medical terminology/keyboarding 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 (i.e., documented/verified years of acute care hospital experience as a CNA) 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.
- Must work a minimum of 32 hours.
- Experience in clerical or receptionist position preferred.
- Previous experience in an acute care environment preferred.
- Sick Time
- 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Clinical Ladder Program (only for eligible positions)
- Shift Differential
- Pay for Performance
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