Patient Transporter

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care? Do you have a knack for navigating through busy hospital corridors? If so, Duke University is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Transporter. As a Patient Transporter, you will play a vital role in ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients by transporting them to and from various locations within the hospital. We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills. If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply for this position at Duke University.

1. Transport patients safely and efficiently to and from various locations within the hospital, such as patient rooms, procedure rooms, and diagnostic imaging departments.
2. Monitor and maintain patient comfort and safety during transport.
3. Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and medical staff to ensure a positive patient experience.
4. Follow proper procedures when transporting patients with special needs or medical equipment.
5. Keep accurate records of patient transport activities.
6. Adhere to infection control and safety protocols while handling and transporting patients.
7. Maintain a clean and organized transport equipment and work area.
8. Respond promptly to transport requests and prioritize tasks according to urgency.
9. Collaborate with other hospital staff to coordinate and schedule patient transport needs.
10. Provide exceptional customer service by addressing patient and staff needs promptly and professionally.
11. Participate in training and education programs to maintain knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
12. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.
13. Proactively identify and report any patient concerns or issues during transport.
14. Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude towards patients, families, and colleagues.
15. Attend team meetings and contribute ideas for improving patient transport processes.
16. Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
17. Maintain a high level of reliability and punctuality in all transport duties.
18. Uphold the values and mission of Duke University and its healthcare system.
19. Continuously strive for excellence in patient care and service.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Patient Transporter in Durham, NC, USA is $24,000-$39,000 per year. This may vary depending on the specific job duties, experience level, and employer. Some Patient Transporters may also receive additional benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres (3,500 hectares) on three contiguous sub-campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. The West Campus—designed largely by architect Julian Abele—incorporates Gothic architecture with the 210-foot (64-meter) Duke Chapel at the campus' center and highest point of elevation, is adjacent to the Medical Center. East Campus, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) away, home to all first-years, contains Georgian-style architecture. The university administers two concurrent schools in Asia, Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore (established in 2005) and Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China (established in 2013).