Transport Aide
Boone-NC-28607-United States
Position Overview:
The Transport Aide plays a vital role in patient support by safely transporting patients throughout the facility for diagnostic testing, procedures, transfers, and discharges. This includes assisting patients in and out of beds, vehicles, and wheelchairs using proper equipment such as stretchers, slide boards, and lifts. The Transport Aide also supports lobby assistance, parking lot monitoring, and ensures a positive and safe experience for patients and visitors.
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $15.90 /hour.
The Perks and Benefits:
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality care.
- Professional development: We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement, including tuition reimbursement and participation in our progressive Career Pathways Program.
- Impactful work: Help ensure patient safety and contribute directly to positive patient outcomes in our community.
- Location perks: Boone, North Carolina, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offers exceptional outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Enjoy great shopping, fine dining, breweries, wineries, and cultural attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville.
- Top-tier community: Boone boasts a top-rated North Carolina public school system and is home to Appalachian State University. Recognized as a top destination by Forbes, Southern Living, and Niche, Boone is ideal for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
- Compensation is commensurate upon education & experience - range is $15.90 /hour or more (depending on education & experience). Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position.
- Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
- Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
- Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off - front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire) - paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment. Cash out option also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
- Paid parental leave - qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child - to be taken consecutively.
- Employee wellness program - Love Your Life - award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees.
- Employee to Employee (E2E) program - Caring for our own.
- Additional employee perks include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).
- Take a virtual tour of our new Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower by clicking here.
Key Responsibilities:
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Safely transport patients to and from diagnostic testing, procedures, inpatient units, and the lobby.
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Assist patients in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and vehicles using appropriate mobility equipment such as Hoyer lifts, stretchers, and slide boards.
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Support patient check-in and discharge by greeting patients and helping them access transportation.
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Maintain communication with transport dispatch and collaborate with nursing and clinical teams.
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Ensure patient safety and dignity throughout the transport process.
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Assist with non-clinical equipment handling as needed, observing safety protocols.
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Monitor public areas such as the lobby and parking lot for patient and visitor needs.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Experience:
Required Registration/License/Certification:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Strong communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
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Ability to read, write, and count.
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Demonstrated emotional intelligence, customer service, and teamwork.
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Dependable, punctual, and physically capable of performing strenuous tasks.
Physical Demands:
- Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 300 pounds
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
- Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
- Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
Working Conditions:
- Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
- Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
- Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
- Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
- Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
- Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
- Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
- Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
- Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
- Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
- Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
- Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
- Infrequently per shift, may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.
UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.
Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu.
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