EMT Trauma Center Coordinator PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Zusammenfassung

The Centralized Transportation Center Coordinator at Methodist Healthcare will monitor and respond to requests for medical transportation across all Methodist campuses, ensuring safe transfers and proficient use of dispatch software. They will work as part of the healthcare team, advocating for patients while maintaining clear communication with EMS and hospital staff.

Qualifications include EMT certification, BLS, and at least 1 year of EMS or relevant hospital experience; ongoing training will

Qualifikationen

• Current National or State of Texas EMT certification (or higher).
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification current.
• 1 year EMS experience as EMT/Paramedic or relevant hospital clinical experience.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate dispatch of emergent and non-emergent EMS services for Methodist Healthcare campuses and associated facilities.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• Maintain proficiency in dispatch documentation and communication in the dispatch software.
• Relay patient transport information with accuracy and timeliness.

Kenntnisse

EMT certification

BLS Provider

EMS experience

Tools

Dispatch software

Charting system

Jobbeschreibung

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Trauma Center Coordinator PRN with Methodist Healthcare you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Centralized Transportation Center Coordinator will monitor and respond to requests for medical transportation from and for all campuses within Methodist Healthcare and referring facilities as directed. Information acquired will be conveyed to both their team members and appropriate Patient Placement Center Coordinator(s) (RN) or referring facility staff to ensure safe transportation of all patients. The Centralized Transportation Center Coordinator will perform all duties identified in their job description and demonstrate proficiency in required hardware, software, and communications equipment and procedures. They will serve as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. The Centralized Transportation Center Coordinator will serve as a patient advocate, exercising critical thinking in the best interest of patient safety. Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy. Contributes to the growth and development of self and department. Maintains active involvement. Maintains good working relationship with EMS, clinical and non-clinical facility staff, division and facility leadership, co-workers, and other staff. Maintains competence with charting system. They may not, under any circumstances, perform prohibited functions as listed in the employee handbook.

Essential Job Functions:

• 1. Facilitate the dispatching of emergent and non-emergent EMS services in and put our Methodist Healthcare for discharged, in coming or outgoing transfer patients
• 2. Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives
• 3. Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in documentation and communication in dispatch software
• 4. Answer and relay patient transport info (not allowed to give or take orders)
• 5. Utilize SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication and unit assignment
• 6. Support and represent the facility’s Core Values while performing the role
• 7. Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy

What qualifications you will need:

• Current National or State of Texas certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or above.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider.
• 1 year experience as an EMT or Paramedic with an EMS agency OR relevant clinical experience working in a hospital.
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Preferred:

• Recent field EMT or Paramedic or hospital experience; and dispatch experience

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

• Required: Texas DSHS; EMT, BLS CPR Preferred: Texas DSHS; EMT-Paramedic, BLS CPR, ACLS & PALS

Benefits

Methodist Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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