Clinical Transfer Center Staff

Position Overview

This role involves facilitating transfers of patients from various hospitals. You will be responsible for patient assessments, clinical information gathering, and coordinating with accepting medical professionals to ensure appropriate placement of patients.

Job Details

• Shift: Day and Evening shifts available
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Transfer Center – Clinical
• Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
• Floating: None required

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient transfers from multiple hospitals
• Conduct patient assessments and gather vital clinical information
• Identify accepting physicians and specialists to secure appropriate patient placements
• Utilize various computer systems for record-keeping and communication, including Cerner, TeleTracking, and Google applications
• For LVN candidates, prioritize referring out when appropriate facilities are unavailable

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU, Emergency Department, or Transfer Center required
• Acute Care Experience: Required
• Critical Care Assessment Skills: Must demonstrate strong clinical judgement and follow established algorithms
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using multiple computer applications; Cerner or EPIC experience preferred
• Professionalism: Must possess excellent customer service skills and ability to multitask

Additional Information

• Available to work any day of the week with limited time-off requests
• Must be flexible for weekend and holiday shifts as needed
• Orientation includes general hospital training plus 3-5 days within the department
• Free onsite parking available

Dress Code

• Scrubs any color as long as they are clean and professional
• Casual attire allowed, including jeans without rips, tears, or holes; hoodies permitted if clean

Typing Skills Assessment

Candidates must complete an online typing test to demonstrate required typing skills. Results should be provided during the application process.