Porter
Location: Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, South Africa
Company: Mediclinic Kloof
Job Type: Permanent
Workplace Type: On-site
Reference Number: 58828
Closing Date: 21/03/2025
Recruiter: Minette Swanepoel
Main Purpose of the Job
The Patient Transporter will be responsible for transporting and escorting patients, equipment, files, and related items between different departments of the hospital, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Transport and escort patients safely to pre-determined locations.
- Assist with the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.
- Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of patient rights, while aligning with Mediclinic’s values.
- Transport and escort equipment, files, and other related items between departments to support hospital operations.
Required Education
- Essential: Grade 10
- Desired: None
Required Experience
- Essential Minimum Experience: Client services / Dealing with the public
- Desired: Healthcare experience (e.g., care work)
Required Job Skills and Knowledge
- Licence with PDP
- Knowledge of patient rights charter
- Proficiency in English (read, speak, and write)
- Understanding of kinetic handling principles
- Knowledge of medico-legal risks
- Familiarity with two-way radio systems
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Knowledge of internal emergency evacuation plans
- Understanding of Health and Safety Act and regulations
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