Paramedic Transfers & Triage Coordinator

Northwell Health; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Syosset, NY seeks a coordinator to manage the flow and coordination of patient transfer requests, including emergent and non-emergent transport coordination. The role involves gathering information, ensuring policy compliance, and effective communication with facilities, physicians, and case managers.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, maintaining documentation, and escalating complex issues to senior staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience, required.
• Valid New York State Department of Health Paramedic certification.
• AHA BCLS and ACLS certifications, required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers pertinent information to process and coordinate patient transfer requests.
• Demonstrates compliance with all established policies and procedures for patient referral and transport.
• Coordinates with physicians, administration, case managers, and facility staff to document consults and transfer requests.
• Elevates questions and problems to senior team members for direction on new assignments.
• Processes requests for critical Physician-to-Physician consults and transfer requests.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Paramedic certification (NY)

Tools

EMR systems

Coordination software

Job description

Northwell Health in Syosset, NY seeks a coordinator to manage the flow and coordination of patient transfer requests, including emergent and non-emergent transport coordination. The role involves gathering information, ensuring policy compliance, and effective communication with facilities, physicians, and case managers.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, maintaining documentation, and escalating complex issues to senior staff.