Evening Paramedic — Patient Logistics Lead

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking an evening shift, full-time Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic in Tyler, TX. The role focuses on coordinating patient admissions within the Ardent Health system, with rapid field and hospital coordination to optimize throughput.

You will work with EMS, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure compliant patient movement and contribute to resolving barriers to throughput under an EMS-informed framework.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current licensed Paramedic in the State of Residence (NREMT-P).
• 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Must be proficient in EMTALA.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic facilitates patient admissions within the Ardent Health system by conducting initial screenings based on approved clinical criteria to ensure compliance with hospital policies.
• Operating with moderate autonomy, they make protocol-driven decisions to support safe and efficient patient intake.
• The role involves rapid assessment of patient needs, sometimes in a field setting, coordination with EMS and transfer centers, and collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and hospital departments to optimize patient movement.
• Additionally, the coordinator works with hospital leadership to identify systemic barriers to throughput and contributes to improving patient flow and care transitions.

Skills

Paramedic license

EMTALA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

State Paramedic license (NREMT-P)

Job description

UT Health East Texas is seeking an evening shift, full-time Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic in Tyler, TX. The role focuses on coordinating patient admissions within the Ardent Health system, with rapid field and hospital coordination to optimize throughput.

You will work with EMS, physicians, and hospital staff to ensure compliant patient movement and contribute to resolving barriers to throughput under an EMS-informed framework.