Patient Transporter

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter. This role involves assisting patients and transporting them across various hospital locations, requiring good communication skills and physical stamina. BCLS certification is necessary to ensure patient safety during transport, and a high school education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical ability to lift and transport patients.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from clinical areas.
• Assist patients and visitors as directed.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in transport areas.

Skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school education

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Location: Duke University Hospital

Durham, North Carolina

Work Shift: Part Time

12:30pm-4:00pm

Weekends as needed.

Occupational Summary

Perform a variety of activities related to the transportation of patients, specimens and equipment. Greet and assist patients and visitors at hospital and clinics as directed.

Work Performed

Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas directed. requested. employees. Perform other related duties incidental to the work via wheelchair, stretcher or van service as requested to include transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretcher. Assist people in and out of vehicles and escort or transport them to and from hospital lobby: carry luggage, open doors and obtain messenger service for the transportation of people to other hospital locations. Approach, greet and offer assistance and direction to customers entering the hospital. Assist in the loading and unloading of patients onto ambulances and vans during periods of PRT non-service. Collect specimens, orders, requisitions and equipment and deliver items to appropriate destinations. hospital lobby and entrance. Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness. Assist nursing staff with removal of expired bodies from units and transport to morgue. Participates in the training of new Ensure patient is properly identified before transporting. Ensure equipment is clean and working properly. May transport to the OR, assist in room turnover and confirm OR packet is signed. Confirm method of transport and special needs. Attend educational programs as described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires good verbal communication skills to interact with patient required, families' doctors and clinical staff. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Requires much walking, lifting and physical exertion. Operation of machines and equipment. Ability to lift, push or pull 100-200 pounds. Requires full range of motion. The ability to transport patients to various hospital locations.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires the ability to follow and provide instructions to the public generally equivalent to a high school education.

Experience

No experience required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of the orientation period.A valid North Carolina driver's license may also be required.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.