Patient Transporter, Gerontology, part-time

Department

38923 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Gerontology

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information

This is a part-time role with flexible hours that will vary based on study schedules and program needs. Most transportation occurs within a 30-mile radius of the medical center.

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Part-Time Driver to support our Aging Research Program by transporting study participants to and from scheduled research visits. This role is essential to ensuring that individuals who are unable to drive—including many older adults—can safely and comfortably participate in important clinical research. The driver serves as a key point of contact and helps create a positive, respectful experience for all participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport research participants between their homes and the medical center for scheduled study visits
• Provide a safe, courteous, and professional experience for all passengers
• Assist participants with entering and exiting the vehicle as needed
• Maintain timely communication with research staff regarding schedules, delays, or participant needs
• Accurately track and report mileage, trip logs, and driving time
• Ensure assigned vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and fueled
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance and service appointments as needed
• Follow all traffic laws, safety guidelines, and organizational policies
  
  

Work Schedule

• Part-time, variable hours based on research schedules and participant needs
• Most trips occur during standard weekday business hours, with occasional flexibility required
  
  

Location & Travel:

• Based out of the medical center
• Most travel occurs within a 30-mile radius
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and motor vehicle record review
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional, courteous demeanor
• Comfortable working with older adults and individuals with varying mobility needs
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in transportation, healthcare, or working with older adults
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and upkeep
  
  

Additional Information

This position involves driving program vehicles, including a Honda CR-V and Ford Flex. Training on procedures and expectations will be provided. Additional responsibilities include accurately tracking mileage, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and coordinating routine maintenance and service.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful aging research while making a direct impact on participants’ ability to engage in studies that improve health and quality of life for older adults.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  
  

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
  
  

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Patient Transporter