Lead Transporter

BHS; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Company Paid Maternity and Paternity

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave (including pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program

Employee Support Fund

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Lead Transporter to coordinate the daily operations of the hospital transport team and ensure safe, efficient movement of patients and equipment across the facility.

The role supports staff training, monitors productivity, and enforces hospital safety standards, reporting to leadership. Requires BLS and a high school diploma, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than one year of related experience required.
• BLS certification required; must obtain 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 skills

Patient transport

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic system

Job description

Lead Transporter

Full Time, First Shift

The Lead Transporter coordinates the daily activities of the hospital transport team while ensuring safe and efficient movement of patients and equipment throughout the facility. This role assists with staff training, supports operational workflow, monitors productivity, and ensures compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Full-Time: 32-40 hours per week
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (including pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program
• Employee Support Fund
• Retirement Plan with Company Match

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.