Shuttle Driver/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,317 - 34,192; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lexington, KY is looking for a full-time Shuttle Driver to transport patients between facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring vehicle upkeep, and assisting patients as needed. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a driver's license, and one year of related experience. The position requires physical stamina and offers a salary range of $16.20-$24.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• 1 year of related experience needed.
• Driver’s License required.
• Physical ability to handle 50lb objects.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between facilities.
• Maintain trip records and vehicle upkeep.
• Monitor patients and assist as needed.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Driving experience

Patient monitoring

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The Transportation Shuttle Diver enables UK HealthCare EmPATH to help meet the needs of a diverse behavioral health patient population by providing transportation for patients to various locations throughout the state of KY. This position will transport patients between UK HealthCare facilities to ensure optimal care delivery, and to follow-up treatment facilities, appointments, home, or other residential facility or shelter upon discharge from EmPATH. The Shuttle driver will maintain records of mileage and time of trips, maintain general upkeep of vehicles, monitor patients while transporting, assist patients with ADLs when needed, and participate in Performance Improvement functions.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between UK HealthCare facilities and other approved locations.
• Maintain mileage and trip records; ensure general upkeep of vehicles.
• Monitor patients during transport and assist with activities of daily living as needed.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education: HS
• Required Related Experience: 1 yr
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Driver’s License
• Preferred Education/Experience: At least 5 years of driving experience with a positive driving record highly preferred.
• Physical Requirements: This position will require lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to or over 50lbs; driving/sitting in a vehicle for extended periods of time; occasional exposure to loud noises; and risk of injury from moving/lifting patients, equipment, or materials.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Shift: Monday through Friday. Days and evenings may be required.

Job Details

• Job Title: Shuttle Driver/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE52140
• Working Title: Transportation Shuttle Driver - EmPATH
• Department Name: M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 06
• Salary Range: $16.20-24.82/hour
• Type Of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Deadline To Apply: 11/05/2025

Additional Information

• Physical/Job Demands: As listed in Physical Requirements.
• Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
• Non-Discrimination: The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
• Pre-employment screenings: Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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