Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $39.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Disability insurance
Job Description
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is a premier pediatric hospital affiliated with Stanford University, known for delivering world-class care that begins with world-class caring. This esteemed institution combines advanced medical technologies and breakthrough scientific discoveries with a compassionate, family-centered approach to healthcare. The hospital is committed to continuous education and development for its caregivers, ensuring they operate in state-of-the-art facilities such as their newly remodeled hospital. Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford plays a pivotal role in serving children and their families by providing specialized medical treatments tailored to pediatric needs, making it a vital part of the healthcare community in... Show More
Job Requirements
- Paramedic training required
- Minimum two years related paramedic experience
- California Paramedic license required
- NREMT/Paramedic certification preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding EMTALA regulations
- Familiarity with third-party payer systems preferred
- Proficient with radio communication and dispatch procedures
- Ability to communicate complex medical information
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent multitasking and prioritization skills
- Calm under pressure
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Job Qualifications
- Paramedic training
- Two years of progressively responsible experience as a paramedic
- California Paramedic license required
- NREMT/Paramedic certification preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of EMTALA and related regulations
- Familiarity with third-party payer requirements preferred
- Advanced radio communication skills
- Ability to communicate medical status clearly
- Strong confidentiality and ethical standards
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment under stress.
Job Duties
- Conducts initial telephone intake of transfer requests from healthcare facilities
- Receives and coordinates teleconferences with physicians, nursing staff, and transport personnel
- Operates multi-line telephones, radio consoles, and mapping systems to support patient transport
- Collaborates with patient placement and medical staff to identify appropriate receiving services
- Develops and ensures positive customer service with patients, families, and visitors
- Maintains and updates databases on referrals and hospital locations
- Serves as liaison between Life Flight crews, medical teams, and referring facilities
- Responds promptly to emergency transport calls and dispatches medical crews
- Prepares and maintains accurate reports of patient transfer progress
- Monitors and interprets weather products to aid safe transport
- Reviews patient data to assess acuity and advises on mode of transport
- Coordinates with physicians and hospital staff on medical necessity of transfers
- Documents all transfer processes in electronic medical records system.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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