Transport Aide

Transport Aide

Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-time | Non-Exempt

Why You'll Love Working Here

As a Transport Aide at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll play an essential role in supporting patient care by ensuring safe, timely transportation throughout the facility. You'll move patients to and from testing, procedures, inpatient units, and discharge while working with nursing, clinical, and dispatch teams and interacting directly with patients and families.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a positive and compassionate care experience while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Compensation: Starting at $16.00/hour, based on education and experience

Schedule: Full-time; variable shifts

Benefits: Applicable benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA option; supplemental insurance options; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement/certification bonuses; paid parental leave; wellness incentives; may be eligible for childcare assistance; and employee discounts

Benefits Eligibility: Applicable benefits will begin on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

What You'll Do as a Transport Aide

• Safely transport patients to and from diagnostic testing, procedures, inpatient units, and discharge areas.
• Assist patients in and out of beds, wheelchairs, and vehicles using proper equipment (stretchers, slide boards, lifts).
• Support patient check-in and discharge processes.
• Communicate effectively with transport dispatch, nursing, and clinical teams.
• Ensure patient safety, dignity, and comfort throughout transport.
• Assist with non-clinical equipment handling while following safety protocols.
• Monitor lobby and parking areas to support patients and visitors.
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of UNC Health Appalachian.

Qualifications/Licenses

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred (not required)
• Experience: Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
• Certification: CPR certification (may be obtained upon hire)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic reading, writing, and counting skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork, reliability, and customer service.

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (up to and exceeding 300 lbs with equipment).
• Prolonged standing, walking, and occasional sitting throughout shifts.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
• Continuous hand, finger, and wrist dexterity.
• Frequent patient mobilization and physical assistance.
• Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens and healthcare hazards.
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical equipment, chemicals, and uneven surfaces.
• Variable shifts, as outlined in the schedule above.

What Sets Us Apart

Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into clinical or patient care roles, supported by professional development and our Career Pathways Program.

Impactful Work: Directly support patient flow and contribute to safe, efficient care delivery as part of a collaborative, mission-driven healthcare team.

Community & Lifestyle: Located in Boone, North Carolina, UNC Health Appalachian offers the opportunity to live and work in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with access to outdoor adventure and a vibrant community with strong local culture.

Meaningful Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement benefits with employer match, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and college savings resources, an award-winning wellness program, employee-to-employee financial assistance, and discounts to attractions such as Dollywood and Tweetsie Railroad.

Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and is committed to creating a fair, inclusive hiring process and workplace where every team member is respected and valued.

Ready to Keep Patients Moving Safely?

Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a Transport Aide and help provide safe, timely transportation and a compassionate care experience for patients and families.

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply "making life better."

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu.