Summary

The Communications Logistics Specialist is a member of the Central Logistics Center. Coordination, prioritization and efficient use of 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, as well as working with the transfer center on transfers in from other facilities. 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. The applicant must have excellent computer, telephone, and customer services skills. The applicant must be able to keep accurate data to reflect patient location, bed usage, bed availability and pt flow timing. All Central Logistics Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and ensure that the transfer process ensures a safe and seamless acceptance of patients into the Wellstar Health System.

Job description

Job Summary

The Communications Logistics Specialist is a member of the Central Logistics Center. Coordination, prioritization and efficient use of 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, as well as working with the transfer center on transfers in from other facilities. 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. The applicant must have excellent computer, telephone, and customer services skills. The applicant must be able to keep accurate data to reflect patient location, bed usage, bed availability and pt flow timing. All Central Logistics Center communications and functions will follow EMTALA guidelines and ensure that the transfer process ensures a safe and seamless acceptance of patients into the Wellstar Health System.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Communication of information related to patients requiring placement
Evaluation of all procedure and surgical schedules for pts 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 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 i.e. 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 either 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

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS or BLS-I
LPN - Lic Practical Nurse or PARA - Paramedic
Minimum 2 years of inpatient work experience
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred
Computer skills
Telephone skills
Multitasking skills
Customer service skills

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.