A vacancy exists for a Porter, based at Life Diagnostic Imaging East Coast, reporting to the Support Services Manager.

The successful candidate will become part of a professional team that continuously strives for the highest standards of quality in Life Healthcare.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the employee will be responsible for transferring patients between the wards and the X-Ray department as per schedule, as well as performing ad hoc duties when required.

Critical Outputs
Fetch and return patients to relevant Wards.
All ward patients scheduled for procedures are correctly identified and collected from and returned to the wards timeously.
Whiteboard schedule is maintained and checked throughout the day
Fetching stock from the Pharmacy.
Deliver reports to wards and Doctor’s suites timeously and delivered to correct destination.
Health and Safety adhered to.
All work areas, passages and wheelchairs / gurneys are kept clean, neat and tidy.
Any other tasks as allocated by the line manager.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Experience within a healthcare environment including people management and customer service experience
Available to rotate to another x-ray facility at short notice
Ability to work under pressure
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Computer proficiency
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.
Experience in dealing with patients.
Knowledge of medical terminology will be advantageous
Ability to receive instruction from management, nursing and radiography professionals
Be compassionate and of good temperament
Teamwork is essential
Ability to work independently when needed
Reliable and honest
To uphold all LHC policies and standards.

Competencies

Drive & energy
Planning & Organising
Customer responsiveness
Problem-solving skills
Resilience
Attention to detail
Excellence and service orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Ethical behaviour
Verbal & written communication
Ethical behaviour

Please Send your resume/CV