Theatre Porter at Mediclinic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To transport and escort patients, equipment, files and related items between different departments of a hospital to support hospital operations in delivering the highest standards of care

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Transport and escort patients safely to a pre-determined location
• Assist with evacuations during emergency situations
• Execute Driver function (as per hospital request and within hospital guidelines)
• Ensure integrity and confidentiality of patient rights and Mediclinic values

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Grade 12

DESIRED EDUCATION

• None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Client services / Dealing with the public

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare experience (e.g. care work)

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Licence with PDP
• Patient rights charter
• English proficiency (read; speak and write)
• Kinetic handling principles
• Knowledge of Medico,legal risks
• Two,way radio systems
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Internal emergency evacuation plans
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Health and Safety Act and regulations