Banner Health·Torrington, Wyoming
This role provides routine patient care to promote comfort, assists with activities of daily living, collects patient data, and reports any changes in health status to licensed professionals. Additionally, the position performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient unit operation, including processing patient records and managing supplies.
Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming
Banner Health was recently recognized on Forbes inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025. This list highlights employers across the country that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees.
Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen. Apply today!
Our Torrington Community Hospital is look for a Certified Patient Care Assistant; you will be responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area while promoting an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. You, the ideal candidate, will have strong communication with physicians, nurses, and call in. In the role you will also processes patient records, record bed assignments in system, make face sheets, and assist with other areas in the admission process.
This is a PRN position that will pick up shifts as needed according to department needs
Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital.
We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways.
In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development.
We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery.
In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed.
2. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.
3. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
4. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, foley catheters removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
5. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution.
6.
Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms.
Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record.
Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed.
Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials.
Assists in the ordering of patient specimens.
May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record.
7.
Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered.
Reconciles supply order upon delivery.
Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and lap top computers.
Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order.
8. Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.
9. This position works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.
Depending on department assignment, receive a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of either a unit approved basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on the job training is also required.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
In Arizona the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure is preferred. Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans [https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo]
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy [https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy]
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with current BLS certification and current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state of practice for new hires. Candidates need about one year of medical clerical experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy.
Market context
Support-services roles in Wyoming often reflect steady demand in home-based care and other patient-support settings, especially where staff can travel reliably between locations. These jobs are competitive because employers usually look for current credentials, dependable transportation, and a clean background check. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you time on research; before applying, confirm your Home Health Aide certificate and CPR are current and that your driver’s license and transportation meet the posting.