Transport Aide

Transport Aide

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

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.