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

UT Health East Texas is searching for a full‑time evening shift Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic in Tyler, TX. In this role, you will facilitate patient admissions, make protocol-driven decisions, and work closely with healthcare teams to ensure safe and efficient patient intake.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of clinical experience in acute care, hold a valid Paramedic license, and be proficient in EMTALA.

Join us for career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a current licensed Paramedic status in the State of Texas.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Proficient in EMTALA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient admissions through initial screenings.
• Makes protocol-driven decisions for efficient patient intake.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to optimize patient movement.
• Identifies barriers to throughput in patient flow.

Skills

Patient intake coordination

Clinical assessment

Protocol-driven decision making

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

High School diploma or GED

Current licensed Paramedic

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift, full‑time, Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• We prioritize your well‑being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
• 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.

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.