Transport Aide - Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Position Summary
Join our team as a Transport Aide, where you'll play a crucial role in assisting patients across various locations within the hospital. You will collaborate with nurses, technicians, and other medical professionals to safely transport patients for diagnostic testing, procedures, and discharges. This includes transferring patients in and out of beds, and safely using wheelchairs, stretchers, and movable beds to transport them across departments and for discharge.

Position Highlights

• Patient-Centric: Directly support patient care and safety during transport.
• Collaborative Role: Work with a dedicated healthcare team.
• Training Provided: CPR certification available upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist patients in and out of beds and chairs, ensuring the proper use of medical equipment and adherence to safety standards.
• Transport patients within the hospital, including moves from the emergency room to patient rooms, across departments, or to discharge.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate approach while communicating with patients and their families.

Compensation
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. The hiring range starts at $16.00/hour.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred but not required.

Required Certification

• CPR Certification (can be obtained upon hire).

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and time-management.
• Good physical fitness for extended periods of standing, walking, and patient handling.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, or transfers over 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and walking, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Requires manual dexterity and mobility to handle equipment and assist patients.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to risks of bloodborne diseases and mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Irregular hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergency shifts as needed.
• Long periods of patient mobilization and exposure to potential hazards.

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 recruitment@apprhs.org.

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