SENIOR MISSION SUPPORT COORD

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage patient intake across Emergency Department, inpatient units, and affiliated clinics around the clock. This role coordinates with multiple hospital teams to assure timely and cost-efficient transfers and placement at the appropriate level of care.

Responsibilities include dispatching transport requests in line with dispatch protocols and serving as a clinical resource for Mission Support Coordinators.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting, 911 service or inter facility transport with knowledge of emergency medical services.
• Alternatively, RN experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient intake from all entry points (ED, inpatient, clinics) 24/7.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure appropriate transfer and placement of patients.
• Dispatch transport requests per established protocols and health system philosophy.

Skills

Transport coordination

EMS knowledge

Communication

Clinical liaison

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree Preferred

Job description

Category

Support Services & Trades

Job Location

445 Shady Lane, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

264823

Weekly Hours

• 01

Schedule

Per Diem

Shift

Rotating

Job Description

Coordinates patient intake from all points of entry (Emergency Department, In-Patient Unit, physician office, clinic, etc.), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Collaborates with appropriate hospital staff and departments to assure quality, timely, cost efficient transfer and placement into the most appropriate level of care. Dispatches requests for transport services in accordance with established dispatch protocols and Health System philosophy. Serves as clinical resource for Mission Support Coordinator(s).

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

Associate's Degree Preferred

1 year experience in a clinical setting, 911 service or inter facility transport with thorough knowledge of theories, principles and concepts related to emergency medical services and/or healthcare OR experience as a Registered Nurse, may be a graduate nurse in a hospital setting. Required

Licenses

• PA Registered Nurse License Required or
• Multi State Compact RN License Required or
• Cert Emergency Medicine Tech Required or
• Paramedic Certification Required or
• Natl Reg. Emergency Med Techs Required