Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Tyler, TX is seeking a full-time Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic for the night shift. The role involves facilitating patient admissions and coordinating with EMS and hospital staff to optimize patient flow. Candidates must be licensed paramedics with at least 3 years of clinical experience in acute care. This position offers a supportive environment focused on career growth and well-being, alongside comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed Paramedic in the State of Residence.
• 3+ years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficient in EMTALA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient admissions within the Ardent Health system.
• Make protocol-driven decisions for patient intake.
• Coordinate with EMS and hospital departments.
• Identify barriers to throughput and improve patient flow.

Skills

Paramedic license

Clinical experience in acute care

Proficiency in EMTALA

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People‑First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees, and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet, and EMS service.

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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 3 years of clinical experience in ED or Critical Care.