Driver

Driver Position at Franciscan Health Crown Point

At Franciscan, our Drivers are critical for the transportation of people both on the hospital grounds, as well as between the hospital and patient homes. In this role you will also at times provide transportation between Hospital and patient appointments.

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

What You Can Expect

• Respond to calls, and escort and transport patients in a timely and safe manner.
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, and ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition.
• Utilize prescribed procedures for safely transporting patients in wheelchairs and patients utilizing the bus seats; i.e. use of seatbelts and wheelchair strapping devices.
• Assist passengers on and off the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner; deal with medical equipment and other emergencies that may arise.
• Take part in participant care planning and contribute to notations in medical record.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Experience driving an 8-passenger van and operating a wheelchair lift
• Drivers License
• Auto Insurance - WOULD BE FA INSURED
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

Travel is required: Never or Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.