TRANSPORTER

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

Lumberton , NC

Service and Trade

Posted 10/16/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs patient transport duties for all areas of UNC Health SE utilizing appropriate transport vehicle. Coordinates and schedules transport as needed between patient floor and areas ofUNC Health SEin order to facilitate patient care and multiple procedures. Monitors and coordinates with nursing regarding status of O2, IV, suction etc. as needed for appropriate and safe care during transport. Provides for patient comfort and safety during transport. Performs basic cleaning of wheelchairs and stretchers. Monitors O2 tanks and stocks as needed to ensure adequate supply for transport. Performs basic clerical functions such as filing and telephone answering. Responsibility to adhere to UNC Health SE rules and regulations of all local, state, and Federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Required:

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

PREFERRED: NC Certified Nursing Assistant I or EMT Certification