Ambulette Driver

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for providing safe, timely, and compassionate non-emergency transportation services for patients between healthcare facilities, residences, and appointments. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and dignity while assisting with boarding, exiting, and securing passengers and equipment. Maintains vehicle cleanliness, readiness, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal transportation regulations. Supports the clinical team by promoting a positive patient experience and upholding safety and service standards during all transport activities.

Essential Functions

• Operates ambulette vehicles safely and efficiently to transport patients to and from medical facilities and appointments.

• Assists patients with entering and exiting the vehicle, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the transport process.

• Secures wheelchairs, stretchers, and other mobility devices in accordance with safety standards.

• Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, and clinical staff to coordinate transport logistics.

• Maintains accurate trip logs, mileage records, and documentation of services provided.

• Inspects vehicles before and after each trip to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness.

• Reports any vehicle maintenance issues, incidents, or delays promptly to the supervisor.

• Adheres to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality protocols at all times.

• Provides courteous and professional service, demonstrating sensitivity to patient needs and conditions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Typically requires some specialized technical, vocational education, or equivalent

Experience Requirement

1-2 years of experience in healthcare support, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Maintains active Commercial Driver's License (CDL; Class B)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 1. Never

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 and 25 pounds; and regular job-related travel. There may also be occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; working in confined spaces; risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises, cuts or punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and occasional interaction with combative or violent people.

Department:

King's Daughters Med Transport

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

425 22nd Street

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky