Hospital Transport Team Lead & Operations Coordinator

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paternity/Maternity leave

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Lead Transporter for the First Shift to coordinate the hospital transport team and ensure safe patient and equipment movement. You will help train staff, monitor productivity, and support workflow efficiency across departments using the Epic system.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification (to be obtained within 90 days of hire), and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than one year of related experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Must obtain BLS through the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to coordinate staff workflow and communicate effectively with hospital departments.
• Ability to safely transport patients and operate hospital transport equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of the transport team during assigned shifts.
• Perform patient transport and lift team duties as needed.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new transport staff.
• Manage staffing needs, including covering shortages and coordinating call-ins.
• Distribute workload and redirect staff during high-volume periods.
• Monitor transport productivity and address workflow bottlenecks.
• Assist with Epic patient tracking system, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain department equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Communicate operational issues and updates to leadership.
• Promote a safe environment by following hospital safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Staff coordination

Communication

Safety protocols

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks a Lead Transporter for the First Shift to coordinate the hospital transport team and ensure safe patient and equipment movement. You will help train staff, monitor productivity, and support workflow efficiency across departments using the Epic system.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification (to be obtained within 90 days of hire), and strong communication.