Lead Transporter

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Corbin, KY Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 25, 2026 Last posted March 25, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Lead Transporter

Full 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.

About this role

Summary

Coordinate hospital transport team activities, train staff, and ensure safe patient and equipment movement

Job title

Lead Transporter

Experience level

less than one year

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Corbin, KY, on-site work, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

High School DiplomaGEDBLScommunicationequipment operation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patient transporthospital operations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Corbin, KY 40701, USA

On-site City