Hospital Porters (Casual)

September 23, 2024

Macquarie University Hospital

Macquarie Park

PART TIME

PRIMARY DETAIL

Immediate start for a hardworking Hospital Porters to join our team at MQ Health on Casual basis.

Variety of shifts/rosters are available

Be part of a University-owned, innovative, integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for transferring patients throughout the hospital Wards and Theatres as well as assisting clinical staff in the movement of patients. The successful candidate will bring a high standard of customer care and professional attitude when undertaking tasks and responsibilities.

About Us:

Macquarie University Hospital as part of

MQ Health

, is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach to treatment is based on combining the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to ensure our patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, as well as the utmost compassion, support and care.

Set in the expansive grounds of Macquarie University, amid one of the fastest growing areas of Sydney and conveniently placed within walking distance of the new Macquarie University underground train station, this 183-bed hospital combines state-of-the-art facilities with world’s best clinical practice.

We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including:

A variety of shifts offered in the department, including flexible rostering and shift times
Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
Corporate private healthcare rates
Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate

Key Accountabilities include:

Transporting patients, baggage, linen delivery and equipment throughout the hospital
Assisting clinical staff in the movement and turning of patients throughout hospital.
Delivering newspapers to patients across hospital
Assisting with setting up equipment within Wards including wheel chairs and luggage trollies
Ensuring all Wards have a designated wheel chair
Ensuring sufficient supplies of medical gas is available on each Ward and Theatre
Collection of pumps from the Wards and Theatre Departments and ensuring they are returned to the Recovery Department
Collection of dirty linen when required
Delivering clean linen to wards and monitoring inventory.
Assisting with patients Admissions and Discharges
Distribution of patient luggage to Wards
Maintaining high levels of customer service and ensuring communication is of a high standard
Build rapport with internal and external stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment
Assisting patient transport officer with transferring patients in patient transport van to different locations.

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-page cover letter:

Previous experiences of patients and medicals equipment transportation
Previous experience of patient’s transportation and linen service
A willingness to participate quality control self development training program.
Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Flexible and positive attitude with the ability to deal with a changing environment
Proactive and self-motivated attitude with a desire to learn
Great time management skills

Role Specific Conditions

Health Support Certificate II or Health Support Certificate III is desirable
Working with Children Clearance
Full Australian Driver’s License
Immunisation screening requirements

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job:

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Applications Close:

22/09/2024 11:59 PM

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Flexible Work

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