Lead Transporter
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Job overview
Baptist Health is hiring a Lead Transporter. The Lead Transporter coordinates the daily activities of the hospital transport team, ensuring safe and efficient movement of patients and equipment. This role involves assisting with staff training, supporting operational workflow, monitoring productivity, and ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures. The Lead Transporter also performs patient transport and lift team duties as needed.
Key focus areas include Coordinate daily activities of the transport team during assigned shifts, Perform patient transport and lift team duties as needed, and Assist with training and onboarding of new transport staff.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Less Than One Year Of Related Experience, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Important skills include Coordinate Staff Workflow, Communicate Effectively, Safely Transport Patients, and Operate Hospital Transport Equipment. Preferred (not required): Epic Patient Tracking System.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
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Full job description
Experience Required
1 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Lead TransporterFull 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
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26098405
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