Transfer Center Specialist, Med Trans Transfer Center
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $19.75 - $24.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee wellness programs
Life insurance
Job Description
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is a leading pediatric and obstetric hospital affiliated with Stanford University, renowned for its commitment to delivering world-class care combined with compassionate, family-centered service. As a premier healthcare institution, it integrates advanced technologies and breakthrough medical discoveries to provide outstanding treatment and support to children and their families. The hospital emphasizes continuous education for its caregivers and boasts state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring an environment of excellence, safety, and innovation. The culture here centers on healing humanity one child and family at a time, making it a top choice for healthcare professionals who are passionate about making... Show More
Job Requirements
- Paramedic training required
- Two years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience as paramedic
- CA Paramedic license
- NREMT/Paramedic certification preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of EMTALA and related regulations
- Knowledge of third-party payer requirements preferred
- Advanced understanding of radio communications and emergency dispatch
- Ability to communicate medical status and care accurately
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to perform complex tasks and work under pressure
- Ability to remain calm and apply sound judgment
- Ability to write and speak effectively
Job Qualifications
- Paramedic training required
- Two years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience as Paramedic
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)
- Advanced understanding of radio communications and emergency medical dispatch procedures
- Ability to communicate medical status effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple projects
- Strong communication skills
Job Duties
- Conducts initial telephone intake of information regarding requests for transfer of patients from referring hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities
- Receives incoming calls and sets up teleconferences with attending physicians, flight/transport nurse, referral source and appropriate receiving staff
- Operates Transfer Center multi-telephone lines, two-way radio transmission and receiving console, and computer database systems
- Partners with Patient Placement staff, Physicians, and other stakeholders to identify receiving services for patients
- Develops and promotes positive customer service with patients, families, visitors and staff
- Maintains database on referrals and hospital locations
- Maintains interface with agencies to coordinate transport services in emergency and trauma situations
- Responds to emergency transport calls and dispatches Life Flight medical crew according to procedures
- Documents and prepares reports concerning patient progress and transfer
- Monitors and interprets weather products including radar and satellite systems
- Coordinates mode of transport based on patient acuity and consults with physicians regarding medical necessity of transfers
- Tracks all patient acceptance processes in electronic medical records system
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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