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Job Title Transportation Shuttle Driver/EmPATH/Weekends Only 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 Saturday and Sunday only, daytime hours. 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 02/02/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.


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