Hospital Porter

Mediclinic International; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pretoria is looking for a Patient Transporter to escort patients and manage equipment between hospital departments. Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate and experience in client services, while healthcare experience is advantageous. This role emphasizes safety and patient confidentiality in a dynamic healthcare environment. The position is permanent and on-site.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential.
• Experience in client services or dealing with the public is necessary.
• Healthcare experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Transport and escort patients safely.
• Assist with evacuations during emergencies.
• Execute driver functions as per hospital requests.

Skills

Licence with PDP

Patient rights charter

English proficiency (read, speak, write)

Kinetic handling principles

Knowledge of medico-legal risks

Knowledge of administrative tasks

Health and Safety Act and regulations

Education

Grade 12

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Mediclinic Kloof| Erasmuskloof, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 08/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Minette Swanepoel
Reference number: 62578
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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
• Knowledge of administrative tasks
• Health and Safety Act and regulations

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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