What skills does a hospital porter need?

A hospital porter needs 37 essential skills including operational tactics for emergency responses, disorders of vital functions, transportation methods, human anatomy, clinical science. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace hospital porter jobs?

The AI disruption score for hospital porter is 12/100 (very low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

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hospital porter

Hospital porters are professional healthcare assistants who transport people on stretchers around the hospital site, as well as and items.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (37)

operational tactics for emergency responsesoperational tactics for emergency responsesThe characteristics and proceedings of operational tactics for emergency responses especially at major incidents and catastrophes.disorders of vital functionsdisorders of vital functionsThe characteristics and disorders of vital functions, consciousness and unconsciousness, respiratory and circulatory system, bleeding, shocks, artificial respiration.transportation methodstransportation methodsKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.human anatomyhuman anatomyThe dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and ...clinical scienceclinical scienceThe research and development of the techniques and equipment used by medical staff to prevent, diagnose and treat illness.principles of paramedic practiceprinciples of paramedic practiceThe theories and science that underpin the theory and principles of paramedic practice.emergency casesemergency casesThe emergency cases with different disease patterns and syndromes, the special emergency cases and their appropriate interventions.first aidfirst aidThe emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.operate specialised equipment in emergencyoperate specialised equipment in emergencyOperate equipment such as external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators, spinal and traction splints and intravenous drips in advanced life-support environments, taking electrocardiograms w...respond to changing situations in health carerespond to changing situations in health careCope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.provide first aidprovide first aidAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.adapt to emergency care environmentadapt to emergency care environmentAdapt practice to ensure that needs of patients within the emergency and urgent care environment are met.select hazard controlselect hazard controlPerform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management.deal with emergency care situationsdeal with emergency care situationsAssess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.transfer patients to and from ambulance vehiclestransfer patients to and from ambulance vehiclesTransfer patients safely to and from ambulance vehicles by making use of appropriate equipment and manual handling skills that prevent harming the patient during transportation.communicate in healthcarecommunicate in healthcareCommunicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.manage major incidentsmanage major incidentsTake immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.use technical equipment for sterilisationuse technical equipment for sterilisationWork with technical equipment and machinery such as steam sterilisers to clean and disinfect equipment and devices.conduct physical examination in emergencyconduct physical examination in emergencyConduct a thorough and detailed physical examination of the patient in emergency situations, using assessment skills such as observation, palpation, and auscultation and formulating diagnoses across a...observe confidentialityobserve confidentialityObserve the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.transfer patientstransfer patientsUse the most appropriate techniques to handle and move patients in and out of an ambulance, hospital bed, wheelchair, etc.comply with quality standards related to healthcare practicecomply with quality standards related to healthcare practiceApply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associati...comply with legislation related to health carecomply with legislation related to health careComply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.listen activelylisten activelyGive attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of cus...employ specific paramedic techniques in out-of-hospital careemploy specific paramedic techniques in out-of-hospital careUse appropriate techniques in paramedical practice such as IV therapy, drug administration, cardioversion, and emergency surgical techniques.adhere to organisational guidelinesadhere to organisational guidelinesAdhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.assess nature of injury in emergencyassess nature of injury in emergencyAssess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritise a plan for medical treatment.interact with healthcare usersinteract with healthcare usersCommunicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.ensure safety of healthcare usersensure safety of healthcare usersMake sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing condit...tolerate stresstolerate stressMaintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.monitor basic patients signsmonitor basic patients signsMonitor and analyse basic patient vital signs as vital signs of heart, respiration, and blood pressure. Take action by reporting them to the nurse.apply context specific clinical competencesapply context specific clinical competencesApply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within ...position patients undergoing interventionsposition patients undergoing interventionsPosition or immobilise patients correctly for safe and effective interventions.apply good clinical practicesapply good clinical practicesEnsure compliance with and application of the ethical and scientific quality standards used to conduct, record and report clinical trials that involve human participation, at an international level.operate an emergency communication systemoperate an emergency communication systemEfficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters, cellular phones, pagers, a...prioritise emergenciesprioritise emergenciesDetermine the level of risk of an emergency situation and balance the dispatch of ambulances to emergency situations accordingly.'.accept own accountabilityaccept own accountabilityAccept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.

Optional (7)

physical science applied to paramedical practicephysical science applied to paramedical practiceThe principles and theories of physics, biomechanics, electronics and ergonomics that can be applied to paramedic practice.assist patients with rehabilitationassist patients with rehabilitationAssist to develop and restore patient`s body systems, their neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, helping them in the rehabilitation process.provide basic support to patientsprovide basic support to patientsSupport patients and citizens with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, comfort, mobilisation and feeding needs.answer patients' questionsanswer patients' questionsRespond in a friendly and professional manner to all inquiries from current or potential patients, and their families, of a healthcare establishment.deal with patients' anxietydeal with patients' anxietyRecognise and handle the fears of patients undergoing a dental treatment.identify patients' behavioursidentify patients' behavioursAnalyse and identify patient`s functional and dysfunctional behaviours.apply organisational techniquesapply organisational techniquesEmploy a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules. Use these resources efficiently and s...