Patient Logistics Coordinator Paramedic

Overview Join our team as an evening 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 10 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. • 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.