Patient Care Assistant

A Day in the Life of a Patient Care Assistant:

A patient Care Assistant transports patients to and from nursing areas to the department for procedures. Assists in clerical areas of the department. Maintains assigned equipment. 

Why work at Cheyenne Regional?

·         403(b) with 4% employer match

·         21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)

·         Education Assistance Program

·         Employee Sponsored Wellness Program

·         Employee Assistance program 

What You Will Do:

·         Maintains a positive work environment by demonstrating positive interpersonal relations with co-workers, physicians, patients and others.

·         Supports and follows hospital, departmental and regulatory policies and procedures.

·         Transports in-patients from nursing units to Radiology for procedures and back to units after procedures, following hospital policies and protocols regarding the transport of patients.

·         Escorts and assists outpatients as necessary.

·         Maintains and fills the departmental liquid oxygen containers according to established protocols.

·         Checks transport equipment daily and reports any malfunctions immediately to the supervisor.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Must be able to handle extremely stressful and emotional situations.
• Typing skills, good telephone skills.
• Problem solving and reasoning skills. 
• Ability to explain directions.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
• Cheyenne Regional RQI within 14 calendar days of start date

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a medical environment

About CRMC:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!