Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician, Part Time Evenings, 24 Hours, ICU

UR/PCT Job Summary

Responsible for performing the clerical duties of the unit and facilitating clear communication to support the smooth functioning of the unit. Assists with specific patient activities including patient management, administrative support, basic patient care needs, and transportation of patients.

UR/PCT Key Responsibilities

• Maintains physical demands of the position.
• Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Maintains skill certification requirements for designated units.
• Remains alert and in visual contact with the patient at all times.
• Absorbs and carries out instructions from the nurse regarding patient activities.
• Supports patients with daily activities as directed by the nurse.
• Assists the nurse in restraining and removing restraints.
• Completes necessary forms, requisitions, communications, and special projects as assigned.
• Accurately transcribes physician's orders (when applicable).
• Assists patients and nurses with activities of daily living, vital signs, and patient plan of care.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical terminology/keyboarding skills preferred.
• Current CNA certification, or completion of one year of clinical experience in an accredited RN nursing program, or EMT-B, or equivalent (documented/verified years of acute care hospital experience as a CNA) required upon hire.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Additional Benefits

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. The team includes more than 1,100 dedicated employees, including over 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists, delivering a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of patients at every stage of life.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Smoke Free Environment

Day Kimball Health is a smoke-free environment.

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Join our team as an Unit Receptionist/Patient Care Technician in ICU and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!