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Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic

Surgical Attendant

Cary, NC · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Surgical Attendant - Full-Time Position We are seeking a dependable, patient-focused Surgical Attendant to join our Surgery Center team. In this role, you will perform a variety of technical ...

Raleigh Orthopaedic

Surgical Attendant

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Surgical Attendant - Full-Time Position We are seeking a dependable, patient-focused Surgical Attendant to join our Surgery Center team. In this role, you will perform a variety of technical ...

Duke University

Emergency Department Tech

Durham, NC · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Function as patient attendant for patients who have been identified as high risk for harm to self or others and safety concerns. * Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and ...

Duke University

Emergency Department Tech

Durham, NC · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Function as patient attendant for patients who have been identified as high risk for harm to self or others and safety concerns. * Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and ...

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How much do patient attendant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient attendant in Raleigh, NC is $16.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient attendant?

Patient attendants are healthcare workers who assist patients with daily activities and basic care under the supervision of nursing staff. Their duties often include helping patients with mobility, hygiene, feeding, and monitoring vital signs. Patient attendants play a crucial role in ensuring patients' comfort and safety in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or private homes. They also provide emotional support and communicate patients’ needs to medical professionals.

What does a patient attendant do?

As a patient attendant, you assist patients in a hospital, homecare settings, or wherever needed, while reporting care details to a supervisor. Your responsibilities include helping patients with basic grooming needs, dressing, and medication administration. You make observations on the physical, emotional, and mental conditions of the patient, reporting this to the patient’s physicians as appropriate. You document and report the ongoing status and any needs the patient requires.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient attendant?

To thrive as a Patient Attendant, you need a basic understanding of patient care, hygiene assistance, and monitoring vital signs, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training. Familiarity with patient mobility aids, basic medical equipment, and healthcare documentation systems is typical in this role. Compassion, patience, strong communication, and attention to detail are standout soft skills for providing comfort and support to patients. These skills ensure the safety and well-being of patients while supporting the healthcare team’s effectiveness in delivering quality care.

What are some common challenges faced by patient attendants, and how can they be managed?

Patient Attendants often face challenges such as managing patients with diverse physical or emotional needs, balancing multiple tasks, and maintaining effective communication with both patients and medical staff. To navigate these challenges, it's important to stay organized, practice empathy, and be proactive in seeking support from colleagues or supervisors when needed. Building strong teamwork skills and staying informed about best practices in patient care can also help Patient Attendants provide high-quality support while maintaining their own well-being.
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Infographic showing various Patient Attendant job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,800 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Remote Safety Observer-DUHS Patient Attendant Safety Aide Float Pool

Duke University

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

492nd of 627 rated colleges and universities

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Remote Safety Observer-Patient Attendant Safety Aide Float Pool 

3-12 hour shifts per week 7:00pm-7:30am

Location:14 Moore Drive, Durham NC 27713. 

 
Perform work under the supervision of a registered nurse, or virtual registered nurse, the remote safety observer
will virtually maintain constant direct observation and visualization of the identified
patient(s).
 
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:
 
Constant and direct observation of the patient virtually using approved telehealth technology.
Virtually monitoring changes in the patient's physical, emotional, and mental condition.
Communicate the status of the patient, including any changes, to bedside nursing team and virtual nursing team.
Observing and reporting patients' behavioral changes.
Document observation in electronic health record.
Escalate unsafe events via alarm or redirections.
Monitoring of patients in seclusion and/or restraint.
Collaboration with bedside staff and virtual nursing staff on patient's safety plan of care.
Participate in review of activities and processes for work area; assist in implementing changes to effect continual improvement in services provided; comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Find and order RSO carts if needed.
Make assignments to each work station every shift.
Take handoff from bedside nursing staff on what to observe and share with assigned RSO for viewing.
Help bedside team with setting up carts, troubleshooting audio/video issues, and discontinuing carts.
 
Required Qualifications at this Level Education:
 
Work requires completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
 
Experience:
 
In-Patient Hospital experience preferred. Enrollment in nursing or medical programs strongly preferred.
 
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
 
Listing on the Nurse Aid Registry of North Carolina preferred.
If a hire does not meet this requirement, they must start the process to complete one of the requirements within 1 year of employment and complete within 2 years.
BLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.
CPI certification strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technology skills
Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering them if need be.
Demonstrates a personal interest in the health and well-being of others.
Is willing to place the needs of others first.
Has the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Is able to maintain patient confidentiality.
Possesses good time management skills.
Has good physical strength and stamina.
Knowledge of special procedures that are applicable to work performed.
Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine treatments to patients.
Knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, infection control, and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a health care environment.
Knowledge of behavioral principles and individual responses to stressors.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff.
Ability to work with, express sensitivity and understanding, and secure the cooperation of patients, including maintaining sympathetic attitude towards patients.
Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain routine records and prepare reports.
Ability to recognize patients in emergency states and seek appropriate assistance.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and other patient rights.
Ability to understand, follow and communicate/relate oral and written instructions and pertinent information accurately.
Ability to apply proper body mechanics and safety. individuals in didactic or recreational groups
 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


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Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

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