Porter Supervisor
Core
Oversee hospital portering services, ensuring safe and efficient patient transport, medical equipment delivery, and waste disposal while supervising a team of porters.
Role type
Supervisory IC hospital porter supervisor
Builds
Safe patient transport, medical supply logistics, and biohazard waste management within hospital premises
Domain
Healthcare operations / Hospital logistics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient handling and mobility support, Emergency response coordination, Biohazard waste handling, Team supervision and scheduling, Infection control protocols, Hospital transport logistics management
Preferred skills
Diploma in healthcare support services, Training in health and safety or patient handling
Technologies
Hospital transport tracking systems, Scheduling tools
Responsibilities
Oversee safe patient transport and positioning, Supervise delivery of medical equipment and supplies, Coordinate emergency patient transfers and evacuation plans, Manage biohazard waste disposal and infection control, Maintain porter assignment records and efficiency reports, Conduct team meetings and enforce attendance policies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on supervisor