Overview:
Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
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Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees, and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet, and EMS service.
Responsibilities:
- The Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic facilitates patient admissions within the Ardent Health system by conducting initial screenings based on approved clinical criteria to ensure compliance with hospital policies.
- Operating with moderate autonomy, they make protocol-driven decisions to support safe and efficient patient intake.
- The role involves rapid assessment of patient needs, sometimes in a field setting, coordination with EMS and transfer centers, and collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and hospital departments to optimize patient movement.
- Additionally, the coordinator works with hospital leadership to identify systemic barriers to throughput and contributes to improving patient flow and care transitions.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current licensed Paramedic in the State of Residence (NREMT-P).
- 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
- Must be proficient in EMTALA.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.