Patient Transporter jobs in Kentucky

• Wage: $15/hour
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Day/Evening/Night shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
• Location: Bon Secours Lourdes Hospital

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient transport team!

Transport patients and patient equipment throughout the hospital. Provide excellent service for every patient to support a safe and comfortable healing environment.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers
• Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
• Practice cooperation, patience, excellent communication, and a willingness to work as a team
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
• Follow all HHS and regulatory procedures and best practices
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment

• Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
• CPR certified (American Heart Association), or required to obtain certification with HHS
• GED or high school diploma
• Preferred: Patient transportation experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, healthcare, patient care, equipment maintenance)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
• Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

• Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Paducah, KY 42003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person