Patient Care Assistant - PRN

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing essential support within the Radiology department, focusing on patient transport, administrative assistance, and equipment maintenance. The Patient Care Assistant plays a crucial part in ensuring a positive and efficient patient experience while adhering to hospital policies and safety standards. This position operates under the supervision of the Radiology Clinical Manager and the general direction of the Director of Radiology.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical environment

Responsibilities

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.
Maintains strict aseptic technique.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
Provides general administrative support to the department as necessary.