Transfer Coordinator / RN Bed Placement Specialist

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Join our team as a rotating shift, full-time, One Call Bed Placement Specialist (RN) Transfer Coordinator in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.

• Responsible for emergency patient transfer coordination and communications for the UT Health East Texas System.
• Coordinators will work with Emergency Department, EMS, AirOne, Medical Staff, and any referring hospitals to accomplish a rapid and efficient transfer.
• This entails effective communication with the Medical Staff and all ancillary Emergency Service Staff in promoting safe and appropriate transfer acceptance and delivery.
• Personnel will coordinate Rapid Response Code Activations, including Trauma, STEMI, Code Stroke, and the Radiology Team.
• Personnel will also coordinate for Emergency Safety and activate for Disaster Preparedness in compliance with the Safety Policy and Procedure.
• Personnel will maintain and verify the Physician On-Call Active listing for referral and Hospital distribution.
• Personnel will understand and support the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, and Values and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Some overtime and call-back may be required.

Job Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelors of Nursing
• Current TX RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years in emergency or critical care hospital setting
• 1-2 years previous EMS and/or communications experience