Transport Aide

Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time
Schedule: Variable shifts

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a Transport Aide at UNC Health Appalachian, you play an essential role in helping patients access the care they need. You’ll work closely with clinical teams to ensure safe, timely movement of patients to diagnostic testing, procedures, inpatient units, and discharge locations. This position blends patient interaction, teamwork, and hands-on support — making you a critical part of the patient experience.

Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone offers exceptional outdoor recreation, a vibrant local community, and a high quality of life for professionals and families alike.

• Compensation: Starting at $15.90/hour, based on experience, education, and internal equity.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, HSA, disability and supplemental insurance, 403(b) with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts.

What You’ll Do as a Transport Aide

• Safely transport patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, Hoyer lifts, and other mobility devices.

• Assist patients entering and exiting beds, vehicles, and wheelchairs using proper techniques and equipment.

• Support patient check-in and discharge by greeting patients, offering mobility assistance, and coordinating access to transportation.

• Communicate with transport dispatch and collaborate with nursing teams to ensure efficient workflows.

• Maintain patient dignity, comfort, and safety during all transports.

• Assist with moving non-clinical equipment as needed, following safety guidelines.

• Monitor lobby and parking areas to identify and assist patients and visitors requiring support.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Experience

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• CPR certification required (can be obtained upon hire).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to read, write, and count.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, teamwork, and customer service.
• Dependability, punctuality, and physical capability to perform strenuous tasks.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, position, pull, push, and transfer up to or greater than 300 pounds using proper equipment and techniques.
• Manual dexterity, mobility, and the ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, and reaching.
• Regular exposure to bloodborne diseases, hazardous equipment, chemicals, and unpleasant elements (slippery/uneven surfaces).
• Irregular hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Continuous standing and walking for 8 hour shifts.
• Frequent patient mobilization 4 hours per shift.
• Frequent close eye work, repetition of hand/finger movements, and exposure to soft voices within >3 feet.
• Infrequent exposure to ionizing or non-ionizing radiation.

What Sets Us Apart

• Mission-Driven Work: Your role directly supports patient care and contributes to a safe, compassionate healthcare environment.
• Career Growth: Gain foundational experience that can lead to future opportunities within Transport, Nursing Support, Admissions, ED Tech roles, and more.
• People-Centered Culture: We champion collaboration, respect, and a supportive work environment where every team member is valued.
• A Community You’ll Love: Boone is consistently ranked one of the best places to live, with access to hiking, skiing, arts, live music, local dining, and a strong school system.
• Commitment to Diversity: UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel respected, empowered, and supported.

Ready to support patient care in a meaningful, hands-on role?
Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian as a Transport Aide and make a lasting difference.

About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! 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.

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