Wheelchair Van Operator, Ground Transportation, Full-Time Day

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 hiring a full-time day shift Wheelchair Van Operator for our Ground Transportation Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment witha personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System,we’rededicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

As a Wheelchair Van Operator, you will report to the Operations Manager of Transport. Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, transports ambulatory and wheel chair bound patients, staff and supplies as needed. serves as a member of the Beacon Health System Transport Team.

Wheelchair Van Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely transport of patients (ambulatory and wheelchair-bound), staff, and supplies across designated locations in accordance with established schedules
• Maintain transport vehicles by cleaning, fueling, documenting fuel usage, and ensuring proper storage and integrity 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

What You Bring

As a Wheelchair Van Operator, you must be able to safely operate a vehicle for extended periods of time while demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to clearly convey information and build positive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts. You must be ability to read, understand, and follow instructions is required, including comprehension of basic technical and medical terminology.

Required Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years of customer service related experience preferred.
• Must have a current driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years old with 3 years driving experience.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.