Transfer Center Specialist, Med Trans Transfer Center
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $39.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee wellness programs
Professional Development
Job Description
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is a leading pediatric hospital recognized for its commitment to world-class care combined with compassionate, family-centered approaches. Located within the Stanford Medicine network, this hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and their families through advanced technology, innovative breakthroughs, and a supportive environment. The hospital continually invests in the education of its caregivers and maintains state-of-the-art facilities, reflected in its recently remodeled infrastructure designed to enhance patient outcomes and experiences. The facility focuses on healing humanity, one child and family at a time, making it a renowned destination for both emergent and specialized... Show More
Job Requirements
- Paramedic training required
- Two years progressively responsible paramedic work experience
- CA 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 accurately
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Commitment to hospital policies and code of conduct
Job Qualifications
- Paramedic training
- Two years of directly related paramedic work experience
- CA Paramedic license
- NREMT/Paramedic certification preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Familiarity with EMTALA rules and regulations
- Advanced knowledge of radio communications and emergency medical dispatch procedures
- Ability to communicate medical status effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise sound judgment
Job Duties
- Conducts initial telephone intake regarding patient transfer requests
- Receives calls and sets up teleconferences with physicians and relevant staff
- Operates multi-telephone lines, radio consoles, and related transport equipment
- Partners with Patient Placement and Physicians to identify receiving services
- Develops positive customer service relationships
- Maintains databases on referrals and hospital locations
- Coordinates with agencies for emergency and trauma-related transport
- Responds to emergency transport calls and dispatch Life Flight crew
- Maintains documentation and reports on patient transfers
- Monitors weather products and flight systems
- Provides information on transport availability and projections
- Reviews patient information for acuity and transfer necessity
- Coordinates mode of transport based on patient acuity
- Documents findings and transfer recommendations
- Tracks patient acceptance in electronic medical records
- Participates in staff training and operational procedure development
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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