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CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $15.00 - $19.65 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-466672 Employment Type Full Time Department Patient Transportation Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule varies Remote No Category Patient Care Services (Non-RN)

Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Patient Transporter, you will provide essential assistance and transportation for patients and related items across our campus, ensuring a highly customer-sensitive and seamless experience.

Every day you will promptly and safely transport inpatients and outpatients to and from various hospital areas. You will meticulously confirm patient identification, greet and assist in transferring patients, and make conscious observations of patient condition during transport, reporting any issues to appropriate personnel. You will also maintain a clean and organized work area and report any malfunctioning equipment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety and exceptional customer service for all individuals within our facility. You will be attentive, observant, and capable of performing duties efficiently while upholding the highest standards of care and professionalism.
  • Verifies requisition and patient I.D. bracelet prior to transporting pt. to department
  • Transports patients to and from the appropriate care areas using the appropriate method of transportation.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of carts, stretchers, wheelchairs and other transportation equipment, and monitors equipment to ensure proper working order.
  • Assists staff in the movement of patients from stretchers, wheel chairs, or beds.
  • Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.
  • Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines to include keeping accurate logs of patient transport.
Job RequirementsRequired
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred
  • High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
  • High School GED General Studies, upon hire
Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

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