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How much do patient transport assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient transport assistant in Raleigh, NC is $21.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.19 and $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient transport assistant?

Patient Transport Assistants are healthcare workers responsible for safely moving patients within hospitals or medical facilities. Their duties include transferring patients between wards, operating rooms, diagnostic areas, and sometimes to and from ambulances. They ensure patient comfort and safety during transport, often using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds, and may also assist with lifting or positioning patients. This role supports clinical staff and helps maintain efficient hospital operations. Strong communication, empathy, and attention to safety protocols are essential skills for this job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a patient transport assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Transport Assistant, you need a basic understanding of patient care, physical stamina, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital transport equipment, safe patient handling techniques, and basic first aid or CPR certification is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and compassionate movement of patients within healthcare facilities, directly impacting patient safety and experience.

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

Patient Transport Assistants often face challenges such as managing multiple transport requests during busy periods, safely moving patients with limited mobility, and maintaining punctuality while navigating large healthcare facilities. Effective communication with nursing staff and a good understanding of hospital layouts can greatly help. Additionally, staying calm under pressure and practicing proper patient handling techniques are essential for both safety and efficiency.

What is the difference between Patient Transport Assistant vs Patient Care Assistant?

AspectPatient Transport AssistantPatient Care Assistant
CertificationsBasic CPR, First AidCPR, First Aid, sometimes additional healthcare certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, nursing homes, transporting patientsHospitals, nursing homes, assisting with daily patient care
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities focusing on patient movementHealthcare facilities providing direct patient care
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles related to patient movementPeople exploring direct patient support roles

The main difference is that Patient Transport Assistants focus on moving patients safely within healthcare facilities, requiring basic certifications like CPR. Patient Care Assistants provide direct patient support, including daily care tasks, often with additional healthcare certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but serve different functions related to patient interaction and mobility.

Is it hard to become a patient transport assistant?

Becoming a patient transport assistant typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent and good communication skills. Some positions may require a valid driver's license and basic training in patient handling or safety procedures, but the overall entry process is generally straightforward and accessible for most applicants.

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Infographic showing various Patient Transport Assistant job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,411 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Radiologic Technologist - Rex Diagnostic Radiology

UNC Health

Knightdale, NC • On-site

$15K/yr

Full-time, Other

Re-posted 28 days ago


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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

*This position qualifies for a $15,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment.

Radiologic Technologist Diagnostic Radiology | Overnight

$15,000 Commitment Incentive | 4-Day Workweek | 3 Consecutive Days Off

Looking for a night-shift position where youre part of a teamnot working alone?

Join the overnight Diagnostic Radiology team at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

This full-time position offers a consistent TuesdayFriday, 10:30 PM7:00 AM schedule, giving you three consecutive days off every week while providing the stability of a permanent night shift.

Why Youll Love Working Nights With Us

$15,000 commitment incentive paid over a three-year commitment

Four overnight shifts per week

Three consecutive days off every week

Three Radiologic Technologists staffed overnight youre part of a team, not the only technologist in the hospital

Predictable, permanent overnight schedule with no rotating between shifts

Centralized patient transport technologists are not routinely responsible for transporting patients

Fair rotation of call and holiday responsibilities

Minimal routine overnight OR and fluoroscopy coverage in these areas is primarily needed for emergency situations

High-acuity clinical experience in a busy 660-bed hospital

Opportunity to work with a wide variety of patient populations, pathology, and clinical situations

The Overnight Role

As an overnight Radiologic Technologist, youll provide essential diagnostic imaging services throughout the hospital while working alongside a dedicated three-technologist overnight team.

The majority of overnight imaging supports our Emergency Department and inpatient population, with occasional emergency imaging needs in other areas of the hospital.

Youll work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the clinical team to provide timely, high-quality imaging and support patient care throughout the night.

With centralized patient transport, our technologists can stay focused on their primary responsibility: providing excellent diagnostic imaging care.

A Schedule Designed for Balance

If you value consistency and time away from work, this schedule delivers:

TuesdayFriday | 10:30 PM7:00 AM

4 overnight shifts per week | 3 consecutive days off

Theres no rotating between day and night shifts, giving you a predictable routine and the ability to plan your life around a consistent schedule.

Grow Your Skills in a Complex Clinical Environment

UNC Rex provides the clinical complexity and variety of a large academic health system within a collaborative team environment where your expertise and contributions are valued.

Working overnight gives you the opportunity to build experience across a broad range of emergency and inpatient imaging needs while working alongside experienced technologists in a supportive team setting.

If Youre Looking For

A predictable four-day workweek

Three consecutive days off

A permanent night shift

Strong overnight staffing

A team-oriented work environment

Less routine patient transport

High-acuity diagnostic imaging experience

A $15,000 commitment incentive

this could be the night-shift opportunity youve been looking for.

Come join a team where you can do meaningful work, develop your skills, and still have plenty of time away from the hospital.

Summary:

Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.Prepares for and
assists the radiologist in completion of intricate radiographic procedures including preparation and administration of contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations. Performs patient assessments and
provides patient care. Evaluates the appropriateness of examination and assesses the quality of radiographic images.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of General Diagnostic Radiology, is familiar with and adheres to Departmental Protocols and Policy and Procedures of UNC Healthcare System, obtains RT(R) credentials and maintains Active Status using technical knowledge and ability to assist in actively troubleshooting work unit problems with respect to equipment and protocols.
2. Ensures that patient demographic, emulsion markers, and examination requested are correct, critiques, orients and saves all pertinent images, transmits QA-ed images to PACS, ensures that all images reach PACS, documents completion and/or cancellation of all procedures in RIS, documenting comments when appropriate, maintains image management equipment, reporting any equipment problem to appropriate resources, utilizes PACS and HIS system for obtaining additional study data.
3. Conducts routine procedures and tests using radiology equipment to acquire patient diagnostic data.
4. Performs work in a timely manner, performs quality radiographic images on a consistent and on-going basis, analyzes request and draws appropriate conclusions for examination and action plan, reviews radiographic orders and images and correlates patient demographic information, ensuring accuracy of information, reviews daily schedule and/or status of patients waiting in department for examinations, maintains a clean and safe work environment, documents incidents and advises area supervisor of improvement opportunities for the work unit.
5. Uses RIS,CIS,PACS and SMS effectively and appropriately to access information and document status of procedures, modifies all necessary orders for appropriateness, completes exam in RIS System, QC's and transmits information to PACS, verifies that all information has arrive properly into PACS.
6. Verifies patient identity, obtains patient history relevant to examination order, verifies pregnancy status before administering ionizing radiation, assesses patients physical condition and develops an action plan for performing examination, assesses patients condition to determine if additionally medical personnel and or equipment is needed and takes appropriate action, assists patients that require extra attention, reacts to emergency situations, insures patient safety.


Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
Associate's degree or completion of an accredited Radiologic Sciences Program. If degree is not yet complete, candidates may be selected contingent on completing a degree program within 90 days of hire.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire. (Registry eligible candidates must provide a copy of diploma from accredited program.) Must maintain registry status and continuing education requirements annually.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Knowledgable of radiation protection and safety in addition to general and electrical safety, infection control, TB and standard precautions.


Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Diagnostic Radiology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 35.00

Salary Range:$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No


This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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