Porter
Core
Safely transport patients, medical equipment, supplies, and laboratory specimens throughout a hospital to support clinical operations.
Role type
Hospital porter (patient and logistics transport)
Builds
Internal hospital logistics and patient movement
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient handling and transfer, Wheelchair and stretcher operation, Infection control protocols, Specimen handling and labeling, Basic life support (BLS/CPR), Medical terminology understanding, Lifting and moving techniques
Preferred skills
Basic computer skills, Communication skills, Adaptability
Responsibilities
Transport patients between departments, Transport medical equipment and supplies, Deliver laboratory specimens, Maintain cleanliness of transport equipment, Assist with patient ambulation and transfers, Report damaged equipment or safety hazards