Shuttle Driver/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Transportation
Posted on April 25, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Shuttle Driver/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44875
Working Title
Patient Transportation 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
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Driver's License
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.
Shift
Monday through Friday. Days and evenings may be required.
Job Summary
The Patient Transportation Driver 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 individual 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. You 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic computer skills, excellent customer service skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
At least 5 years of driving experience with a positive driving record highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/08/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Shuttle Driver/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44875
Working Title
Patient Transportation 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
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Driver's License
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.
Shift
Monday through Friday. Days and evenings may be required.
Job Summary
The Patient Transportation Driver 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 individual 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. You 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic computer skills, excellent customer service skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
At least 5 years of driving experience with a positive driving record highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/08/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
- * which best describes your experience in transportation?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume