Patient Transport Coordinator - Catholic Health : Job Details

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Overview

The Patient Transport Coordinator is responsible for 24/7 facilitation of safe, efficient, and timely transportation of patients in and out of the Catholic Health System. This role ensures that patients are transferred between and/or discharged from facilities via the safest, fastest, and most appropriate manner, while maintaining the highest levels of patient care and service.

Job Details

• Coordinate Transfers: Schedule and manage patient transport, ensuring proper medical support and working with EMS, ambulette services, and payors for authorization.
• Prioritize & Monitor: Triage requests by urgency and monitor hospital bed capacity to ensure timely, safe transfers.
• Ensure Safety & Comfort: Maintain clear communication, verify medical needs are met, and support transport staff during operations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Record all transport details, update patient charts, and escalate delays or issues as needed.
• Compliance & Quality: Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and confidentiality; participate in audits and training.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with departments across the hospital and communicate special patient needs to transport teams.
• Problem Solving: Resolve transport-related issues quickly to minimize care disruptions and maintain smooth operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma required (Associate's degree in healthcare preferred).
• Experience in EMS, dispatch, healthcare logistics, or patient care in fast-paced settings preferred.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Salary Range

USD $23.00 - USD $28.00 /Hr.

This range is an estimate; actual pay depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Benefits are offered in addition to base pay, including tuition assistance, pension, and professional growth opportunities.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care