Paramedic Transfer Center - Patient Intake Transfer Center
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionSummary:The CHRISTUS Transfer Center paramedic is
responsible for evaluating, coordinating, processing, screening,
and documenting patient transfers into the CHRISTUS Health system.
The CHRISTUS Transfer Center paramedic will collaborate with
relevant business partners for the appropriate level of care and
transport of patients into the CHRISTUS Health system. The CHRISTUS
Transfer Center will be responsible for obtaining appropriate
medical and demographic information and coordinating communication
between the referring and receiving physicians and between
healthcare facilities. The CHRISTUS Transfer Center paramedic will
efficiently engage appropriate departments in the transfer
process.The CHRISTUS Transfer Center paramedic will utilize
problem-solving and customer service skills to determine the best
course of action for the patient, the physician, and the hospital
by working closely with facility House Supervisors, referring
physicians, ED, and inpatient staff to ensure the effective and
efficient transfer of every patient.This position requires the full
understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of
CHRISTUS Health. It is expected that the associate demonstrates
behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall
support CHRISTUS Healths strategic plan and the goals and direction
of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).Responsibilities:Meets
expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Exhibits excellent
customer service skills, including telephone and personal contact
with all CHRISTUS Transfer Center groups (i.e. physicians, case
managers, nurses, administrators, and colleagues).Always maintains
a high level of professionalism.Always maintains a patient-centered
mentality.Anticipates and prioritizes critical transfer
issues.Appropriately escalates concerns/barriers that require
administrative judgment based on hospital policies and
procedures.Accepts new assignments and performs additional duties
as requested professionally.Working collaboratively with team
members, the CHRISTUS Transfer Center paramedic uses and follows
specific protocols, policies, procedures, and established resources
to ensure appropriate and efficient transfer.Maintains timely
knowledge of all current and future transfer requests.Collaborates
with CHRISTUS hospitals ED, House Supervisors, Administrators, and
physicians to ensure appropriate and timely transfer.Works closely
and proactively with House supervisors to understand daily
capacity, availability, and patient flow.Remains proficient in
EMTALA.Utilizes the ability to organize and prioritize multiple
complex tasks.Utilizes ability to problem solve and make decisions
quickly.Maintains proficiency in computer systems and databases for
excellent patient care, accurate data collection, monitoring, and
evaluation.Responds to all callers with the aid of computer systems
and databases.Proficient in using the transfer center
software.Knowledgeable in Meditech.Attends team meetings,
in-services, and trainings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of
software systems and new processes.Establishes and maintains a high
degree of awareness and knowledge of the hospitals medical staff,
services, and special programs.Communicate with House Supervisors
at CHRISTUS Hospital to access bed availability and changes in
service availability, each shift.Collaborates with team members to
maintain standard call lists.Regularly updates service availability
and contact information.Stays up to date on new physician/service
changes by reading emails and attending team meetings.Maintains
professional and technical knowledge and required licensure and
certifications through continuous education and professional
development and accepts new assignments and performs additional
duties as requested professionally.Maintains annual
regulatory/clinical requirements and documentation per policy (i.e.
annual in-services, CPR, TB testing, etc.).Attends in-services and
continuing education programs to enhance clinical knowledge and
skill level.Participates in professional associations as
appropriate.Behavioral ExpectationsHealthstream (HLC) modules
completed by the assigned date.Complete Associate Self-evaluation
and forward to the Supervisor by the assigned date.Attend 2 of the
Direct Connect Meetings per fiscal year.Maintain licensure or
certification without lapse.Maintain BCLS
certification.Requirements:High School diploma or equivalent
required.Graduate from an accredited program/school for paramedics
or successfully passed the paramedic exam post-military service
required.5 years of experience as a paramedic in a 911 or hospital
setting required.EMT-P certification required.Work Type:Full
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contact us at (844) 257-6925.Req. No180891Job TitleParamedic
Transfer Center - Patient Intake Transfer CenterMarketCHRISTUS
Central Louisiana/St. Frances CabriniCategoryGeneral
OperationsFacilityCHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAddress3330
Masonic DriveAlexandria, LA 71301USTypeFULL TIMEby Jobble
Keywords: Christus Health, Alexandria , Paramedic Transfer Center - Patient Intake Transfer Center, Healthcare , Alexandria, Louisiana
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