Compassionate Patient Transport Van Driver

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive PTO

Shift Differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Certification Reimbursemen

Clinical Ladder Program

Local and National Discounts

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a full-time Wheelchair Van Operator for the Ground Transportation Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. The role reports to the Operations Manager of Transport and focuses on transporting ambulatory and wheelchair-bound patients, staff, and supplies according to schedules.

You will maintain vehicles, logs, and safety training, while delivering compassionate service and collaborating with clinicians to support quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 2 years of customer service preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Minimum age 21 with 3 years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely transport of ambulatory and wheelchair-bound patients, staff and supplies.
• Maintain transport vehicles with fueling, cleaning, documenting fuel usage, and proper storage of equipment and supplies.
• Keep accurate driving and transport logs.
• Meet departmental requirements by completing required skills validations, training, safety education, and mandatory learning modules.
• Collaborate with transport team members, physicians, and healthcare staff to support high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrate professional, compassionate customer service with hospital staff, referral partners, patients, and families.
• Support department operations by maintaining personal competency and completing additional duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beacon Health System is seeking a full-time Wheelchair Van Operator for the Ground Transportation Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. The role reports to the Operations Manager of Transport and focuses on transporting ambulatory and wheelchair-bound patients, staff, and supplies according to schedules.

You will maintain vehicles, logs, and safety training, while delivering compassionate service and collaborating with clinicians to support quality patient care.