Patient Transport Specialist — Care & Safety

Southeastern Regional Medical Center; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Southeastern Endowment (UNC Health SE) is seeking a Patient Transport Associate to move patients between floors and departments, ensuring comfort and safety during transport. The role requires coordinating transport schedules, liaising with nursing staff on O2, IV, suction, and related needs, and performing light clerical duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BCLS certification within 3 months, with recertification every two years.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must attain BCLS certification within 3 months of hire; recertification required every 2 years.
• Capable of learning to utilize patient tracking system software.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient transport duties across UNC Health SE.
• Coordinates and schedules transport between patient floors and areas as needed.
• Monitors status with nursing regarding O2, IV, suction, etc., for safe transport.

Skills

Patient transport

Scheduling

Nursing liaison

Clerical tasks

Education

High School diploma

BCLS certification (within 3 months)

Recertification every 2 years

NC CNA I or EMT (preferred)

Job description

UNC Health Southeastern Endowment (UNC Health SE) is seeking a Patient Transport Associate to move patients between floors and departments, ensuring comfort and safety during transport. The role requires coordinating transport schedules, liaising with nursing staff on O2, IV, suction, and related needs, and performing light clerical duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma and BCLS certification within 3 months, with recertification every two years.