Paramedic or LPN w/previous CC experience - Comm Spec Central Logistics - Windy Hill - NIGHTS

Work Shift Night (United States of America) The Communications Logistics Specialist is a member of the Central Logistics Center. They coordinate, prioritize and use all beds within the hospital for surgical cases, cardiac cath lab cases, vascular institute cases, special procedures, direct admissions from MD office or home, ER admissions, unit‑to‑unit transfers, and work with the transfer center on transfers in from other facilities. They evaluate each admission to ensure the right patient is assigned to the right floor at the right facility, contacting physicians for clarification when needed. The applicant must have excellent computer, telephone, and customer service skills, keep accurate data to reflect patient location, bed usage, bed availability and patient flow timing. All Central Logistics Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and ensure the transfer process is safe and seamless. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Communication of information related to patients requiring placement Evaluation of all procedure and surgical schedules for patients requiring bed assignments post procedure and communication of this information to the appropriate unit Evaluation of all ER admission requests for appropriate information for determination of placement Processing of information from physicians’ office for accuracy regarding direct admits for proper placement and communication of this information to the appropriate unit while collaborating with the Clinical Safety Supervisor Communication with physicians when needed to ensure proper placement Communication with care coordination and/or physician advisor when review is needed on incoming direct admissions or transfers from other facilities Maintenance of accurate and centralized information for all patients requiring placement in the hospital Coordination of all procedural and surgical schedules for priority and accuracy of placement Coordination of all admissions into the hospital (direct admission, ER and hospital‑to‑hospital transfers) Coordination of unit‑to‑unit moves to facilitate opening appropriate beds as needed Communication and Placement of Patients in Emergent Situations Communication of patient requiring critical care placement to Unit Bed Coordinator of Critical Care Accuracy in obtaining information to call in the On‑Call Teams for Cath Lab, CVOR, VI or ECMO, calling in team, obtaining bed and notification of appropriate personnel Communication of house census to hospital leadership in times of surge Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct Qualifications Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma, General or GED, General or Accredited Program, or Other‑Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC‑BLS - American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I - Basic Life Support - Instructor, LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse or PARA - Paramedic Required Minimum Experience: Knowledge of Medical Terminology; Preferred and Minimum 2 years of inpatient work experience Required Minimum Skills: Computer, telephone, multi‑tasking, customer service #J-18808-Ljbffr 1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.