Local Shuttle Driver Jobs in Wichita, KS (NOW HIRING)

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Rehab Hospital 

Department: Automotive Transportation

Schedule: Day Shift| PRN, As Needed, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Safe & Regulatory-Compliant Driving: Operate vehicles in strict compliance with traffic laws and safety regulations, maintaining an accident-free record while immediately reporting any unusual incidents to supervisors.
• Specialized Passenger Assistance: Provide compassionate, hands-on assistance to riders—including physically limited individuals—ensuring the proper and safe operation of wheelchair lifts and secure tie-down equipment.
• Route & Schedule Optimization: Manage daily transport schedules by proactively adjusting to unexpected changes and determining the safest, most efficient pickup and delivery routes to guarantee timely arrivals.
• Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection: Conduct rigorous daily safety and cleanliness inspections of assigned vehicles, addressing maintenance issues promptly to ensure operational readiness.
• Departmental Support & Record-Keeping: Maintain meticulous, accurate driving logs according to regulatory standards and collaborate closely with the department supervisor to streamline daily transportation activities.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Chauffeur preferred.
• Heart Saver AED preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

• Experience with patient transportation
• Provides exceptional customer experience to patients, family and health care providers

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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