Transportation Shuttle Driver/EmPATH/On-Call
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Posting Details
Job Title Transportation Shuttle Driver/EmPATH/On-Call
Requisition Number DU11995
Department Name M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status On Call
Required Education
High School diploma/ GED
Required Related Experience
1 year
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, on-call. Days and evenings may be required.
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.
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 04/22/2024
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.
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