SENIOR MISSION SUPPORT COORD

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System coordinates patient intake from all entry points around the clock to ensure safe and timely transfers. The role collaborates with hospital staff to determine the appropriate level of care and placement for each patient.

Responsibilities include dispatching transport requests per protocol and serving as a clinical resource for Mission Support Coordinators, with a high school diploma required and an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Associate's Degree Preferred.
• 1 year experience in a clinical setting, 911 service or inter facility transport with knowledge of EMS/healthcare OR RN experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient intake from all entry points (ED, In-Patient Unit, physician offices, clinics) 24/7.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to assure quality, timely transfer and placement.
• Dispatch transport requests per established protocols and serve as a clinical resource for Mission Support Coordinators.

Skills

Clinical coordination

EMS transport

24/7 operations

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Preferred

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