Certified Patient Care Assistant CPCA Surgical Unit Days PT

Location: Casper, Wyoming – Med/Surg‑Hosp department, Day shift. This part‑time Certified Patient Care Assistant role supports a 28‑bed surgical unit (bariatric, total joints, spine, and general surgeries) at Wyoming Medical Center, the state’s largest inpatient facility.

About the role

The Certified Patient Care Assistant provides routine patient care to promote comfort and contributes to the overall patient plan of care. Responsibilities include ongoing patient data collection, documentation, and a variety of unit support functions that help the nursing unit operate efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake as needed.
• Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements per unit/facility policy.
• Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
• Assist in the transportation of patient specimens.
• Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in a patient’s health status to a licensed professional.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately communicating patient status to other caregivers.
• Perform delegated procedures and use equipment (e.g., blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, EKG monitoring) within state scope of practice.
• Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit‑specific procedures under direct supervision.
• Perform receptionist/clerical duties to support department efficiency and communication flow.
• Participate in resolving customer problems or gather data and forward it to the appropriate person.
• Maintain complete patient records, including admission, transfer, discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.
• Ensure all reports and chart forms are scanned, filed, labeled, and accessible as needed.
• Maintain adequate supplies of frequently used patient‑education materials.
• Assist in ordering patient specimens.
• Transcribe and process physician orders using the electronic medical record.
• Maintain adequate office, dietary, and medical supplies; complete requisition forms and reconcile supply orders upon delivery.
• Monitor and track electronic equipment (patient ID scanners, laptops) to ensure accountability and functionality.
• Assist with transporting patients, including pre‑operative and immediate post‑operative patients to the critical care unit, as assigned.
• Participate in OR room turnover.
• Work under supervision with responsibility for the assigned unit, in a fast‑paced environment focused on customer service, interacting with staff, patients, families, and physicians.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in the state of practice (required for new hires and transfers).
• At least 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior customer‑service experience.
• Excellent organizational, human‑relations, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy with keyboarding skills.
• Minimum passing score of 85 % on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity (as required by department assignment).
• Successful completion of a unit‑approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course, electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on‑the‑job training.
• For employees in Arizona behavioral‑health settings serving children: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and ongoing; Arizona Criminal History Affidavit signed upon hire.
• For employees in Banner Home Care AZ: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and ongoing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure in Arizona (preferred).
• Recent healthcare experience.
• Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Pay

$2,500.00 Hire‑On Available, with a 12‑month commitment.

Schedule

Part‑time, day shift. Work two 12‑hour shifts per week, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM.