Transfer Center Specialist, Med Trans Transfer Center
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $39.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is a world-class pediatric hospital renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional care with compassion. Affiliated with Stanford University, this hospital combines cutting-edge medical technologies and breakthrough research with a family-centered approach to healthcare. The hospital is dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families through comprehensive, innovative treatments and a supportive environment. With state-of-the-art facilities, including a newly remodeled hospital wing, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital provides an inspiring workplace for healthcare professionals who are driven by a mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
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Job Requirements
- Paramedic training required
- two years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience as paramedic
- valid CA paramedic license
- NREMT or paramedic certification preferred
- knowledge of medical terminology
- knowledge of EMTALA and related regulations
- knowledge of third-party payer requirements preferred
- advanced radio communication skills
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- excellent communication skills
- ability to remain calm and apply sound judgment
Job Qualifications
- Paramedic training required
- two years of progressively responsible and related work experience as paramedic
- CA paramedic license
- NREMT or paramedic certification preferred
- knowledge of medical terminology
- understanding of EMTALA and related regulations
- knowledge of third-party payers like Medi-Cal and Medicare preferred
- advanced understanding of radio communications
- ability to communicate medical status accurately
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- ability to prioritize and work under pressure
- effective communication skills
Job Duties
- Conducts initial telephone intake of information regarding patient transfer requests
- receives incoming calls and sets up teleconferences with medical teams
- operates multi-telephone lines, radio transmission and receiving consoles, and computer database systems
- partners with patient placement staff and physicians to identify appropriate receiving services
- develops and promotes positive customer service with patients, families, visitors and staff
- maintains database on referrals and hospital locations
- maintains interface with agencies for coordination of transport services
- responds to emergency transport calls and dispatches Life Flight medical crew
- monitors and interprets weather products and flight following systems
- documents patient progress and transfer reports
- coordinates mode of transport based on patient acuity
- maintains patient acceptance documentation in electronic medical records
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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