Patient Transport Dispatcher - OLGMC Patient Transport- Full Time- Nights (

at  Ochsner Health System

Region: Acadiana Region
Facility: OLG Lafayette General Medical Center
Location: Lafayette, LA
Employment Type: Full time
Job Category: Patient Care/Clinical Services
Job Number: REQ_00218962
We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job orders and dispatches service providers, working closely with Transfer Center employees to dispatch EVS and Patient Transport personnel. Uses department specific software to ensure timely patient discharge and room cleaning. Completes and maintains EVS discharge log and assists in tracking team productivity. Performs general clerical duties, to include typing, filing and completing miscellaneous paperwork.

EDUCATION

Required – High school graduate or equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required – 1 year experience as an Office Assistant or Customer Service Representative
1 year professional experience with MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience working with little or no supervision

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment in handling difficult situations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Performs the EVS dispatching
• Manages the transport dispatching
• Coordinates inter-departmental communication with the Transfer Center
• Manages and coordinates office activities
• Other related duties as required.
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
  This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
  The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.