Lifeline Transport Coordinator

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Requisition #: 656558 |

Location:

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 | Category:
Allied Health/Clinical Professional |

Schedule:

Rotating Shift |

Employment Type:

Part-time

Join a fantastic global healthcare organization! Career growth and development, affordable and comprehensive benefits package, and tuition assistance for employees and dependents are available.

Shift: 36 Hours, Full-Time benefits eligible — Rotating Shift (Day/Night), 12-hour shifts

EMT Certification: Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

Salary Range: $18.69 - $30.87 per hour

Overview
The Lifeline Transport Coordinator is an administrative role that coordinates and manages patient transportation requests for The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System affiliates. Serves as the initial point of contact for patients, families, and healthcare providers, assessing their needs and determining the most appropriate level of care and mode of transportation. Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure timely, safe, and efficient patient transfers.

Key Responsibilities

• Intake and Triage:
  Receives and prioritizes incoming patient transport requests, gathering essential demographic and clinical information. Conducts triage assessments to determine the appropriate level of care and mode of transportation.
• Resource Allocation:
  Assigns clinical resources, such as ambulances and medical personnel, based on patient needs and availability.
• Emergency Response Coordination:
  Handles emergency response requests, immediately notifying appropriate teams and coordinating necessary actions.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintains effective communication with patients, families, healthcare providers, and transportation services to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Data Management:
  Accurately documents patient information and transport details in electronic medical records.

Requirements / Licensure / Certification

• EMT Certification:
  Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland EMT - Basic certification required ional Registry EMT Basic certification preferred or obtained within 90 days.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Unrestricted Valid Driver's License and maintenance of contracted ambulance vendor's emergency vehicle operator requirements.
• Minimum two years of experience working for an ambulance service or an acceptable alternative.
• Two or more years of experience as an ambulance/emergency service dispatcher is preferred.

Important Notices

• Effective January 1st, 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions may be granted for religious beliefs or medical reasons following proper protocols. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, its affiliate locations, and Florida State residents are not required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine.
  
  The Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and communities.
• Authorization to Work in the United States:
  Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary note:
Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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