Patient Transporter

Duke University Health System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health system, where your role will be vital in ensuring patient comfort and safety during transportation. As part of a compassionate community, you will assist in moving patients, managing their needs, and ensuring a welcoming environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families while working in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about caring for others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to transport patients and assist with their needs.
• Good verbal communication skills required for interaction.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from various hospital areas.
• Assist in loading and unloading patients onto ambulances.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Patient Transportation

Physical Endurance

Following Instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Wheelchair

Stretcher

Van Service

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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Campusfeatures 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Location: Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Raleigh, North Carolina

Work Shift: 4 (10 hour) shifts with rotating weekends

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 areasvia wheelchair, stretcher or van service as requested to in clude transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips a ndspecial equipment. Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretcher as requested. 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 as sistanceand 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. Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness in hospital lobby and entrance. Assist nursing staff with removal of expired bodies from units and transport to morgue. Participates in the training of new employees. Ensure patient is properly identified be fore 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 directed. Perform other related duties incidental to the work 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 andwritten 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 is also required.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the richdiversity 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.

Education

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

Experience

No experience required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

BCLS cer tification must be maintained/completed by the end of theorientation 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.