Emergency Department Throughput Coordinator - Full Time

Job description

The Emergency Department Throughput Coordinator (EDTC) is responsible for coordinating and supporting a wide range of administrative, operational, and patient flow activities to optimize efficiency and throughput within the Emergency Department. Working collaboratively with providers, nursing staff, ancillary departments, inpatient units, registration, transport services, and other members of the healthcare team, the EDTC serves as a central communication and coordination resource. The position is non-licensed focused on facilitating timely patient movement throughout the continuum of emergency care.
• Maintains Oversight of the ED tracker board for all ED patients within the department, including triage, EMS arrivals, and transfers from outside facilities.
• Identifies delays impacting throughput and communicates barriers to the ED Charge Nurse.
• Collaborates with Transfer Center/House Supervisor to facilitate admissions.
• Collaborates with ED leadership, the ED patient care team, physicians, and other disciplines/departments on all processes related to patient flow.

Minimum Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Minimum Work Experience
• 1 year Experience in a healthcare setting Required

Licenses and Certifications
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI) within 90 Days Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Possesses good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of basic medical terminology, emergency department operations, and patient tracking systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills.