Patient Transport Specialist - 2nd Shift

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina is seeking aPatient Transporter to support transportation of patients, specimens and equipment across hospital locations. This full-time, 2nd shift role requires greeting patients, assisting with transfers, and ensuring safe, accurate transport within the facility.

Responsibilities include moving patients via wheelchair, stretcher or van, assisting clinical teams, and helping with lobby operations.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, doctors and staff.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Requires lifting and moving patients and equipment, including up to 100–200 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and move for extended periods and assist with patient transport.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas using wheelchair, stretcher or van.
• Greet and assist patients and visitors entering hospital or clinics.
• Assist in loading/unloading patients onto ambulances or vans when required.
• Collect specimens, orders, requisitions and equipment and deliver them to the proper destinations.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in hospital lobby and entrance; support nursing staff as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Follow instructions

Lifting and physical exertion

Mobility and range of motion

Patient transport ability

Education

High school education or equivalent

BCLS certification by orientation

North Carolina driver's license may be required

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina is seeking aPatient Transporter to support transportation of patients, specimens and equipment across hospital locations. This full-time, 2nd shift role requires greeting patients, assisting with transfers, and ensuring safe, accurate transport within the facility.

Responsibilities include moving patients via wheelchair, stretcher or van, assisting clinical teams, and helping with lobby operations.