What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Wellstar Health System, Inc.?
About the Role:
The Logistics Coordinator will be a key member of the Central Logistics Center team, responsible for coordinating and prioritizing bed utilization across the hospital. This includes managing surgical cases, cardiac cath lab cases, vascular institute cases, special procedures, direct admissions from physician offices or homes, ER admissions, unit-to-unit transfers, and collaborations with the transfer center on transfers in from other facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluation of each admission to ensure the right patient is assigned to the right floor at the right facility
- Contacting physicians for clarification when needed
- Maintaining accurate data on patient location, bed usage, bed availability, and patient flow timing
- Ensuring all Central Logistics Center communications and functions adhere to EMTALA guidelines
- Collaborating with Clinical Safety Supervisor to process information from physicians' offices
About You:
We are seeking an individual with excellent computer, telephone, and customer service skills, as well as knowledge of medical terminology and a minimum of 2 years' experience in inpatient critical care work.
