Description

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. This position also provides transportation and delivery services to the Hospital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Transport and escort patients safely to pre-determined location
• Provide Hospital Transportation Service
• Provide Collections and Deliveries Services
• Assist with evacuations during emergency situations
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REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Grade 10
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Experience in client services / dealing with the public
• 5 years’ experience driving Code 08
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DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• Healthcare experience (e.g. care work)
• Driving passengers using PDP licence
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REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Emergency Evacuation plans
• English Proficiency (Read, speak and write)
• General Administration (completing log books, mail distribution)
• Health and Safety regulations
• Kinetic handling principles
• Knowledge of all road safety regulations
• Knowledge of cold chain maintenance
• Knowledge of infection control principles, medico-legal requirements, health and safety regulations, and fire safety procedures
• Knowledge of relevant blood bank regulations
• Knowledge of stock control principles and procedures
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette principles
• Medico Legal Risk (e.g. infection control and patient safety)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Intranet)
• Patient Rights Charter
• PDP driving permit (transporting people)
• Route geographical awareness and reading maps / GPS
• Two-way radios

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.