Supervisor, Central Patient Portering - Royal Columbian Hospital

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager, this position coordinates the movement of patients, equipment, and material through the Hospital, supervises designated employees in the daily operations of the distribution area and performs portering functions as required. Responsibilities Plans, organizes and coordinates patient, equipment and material movement throughout the Hospital; coordinates workflow of assigned area by establishing priorities, organizational standards and operating procedures to allocate work. Supervises designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, assists Manager in conducting performance evaluations and determines related training and orientation requirements. Develops, oversees and updates standards and procedures; ensures safety practices and procedures are adhered to. Authorizes and processes requests such as vacation, LOA, etc; maintains timekeeping records for staff and submits to Payroll; liaises with Payroll regarding employee inquiries and makes adjustments as required. Reviews work requests and consults with user departments regarding needs and requirements. Ensures equipment such as pagers, radios and cell phones are in good working order. Makes arrangements for repair and / or replacement as necessary. Transports patients, bodies, and various materials between Hospital areas by utilizing mechanical aides, and ensuring patients needs are attended to while being transported. Completes documentation regarding length of time to complete patient escort assignment. Completes routine forms such as dispatch logs and stock memos according to established procedures. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education and Experience Grade 12 and three years recent related experience including one year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of the Basic Life Support Level C certificate. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal effectively with others. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to supervise. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT : Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.