Job Summary and Qualifications DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Performs all transfer center functions, including centralized patient placement, in a timely, customer centered professional manner with the aid of a computer database consisting of facility service profiles, approved clinical protocols, established patient care protocols, and healthcare information Coordinates transfer of emergent, urgent and elective patients to a final destination facility from all potential referral sources to include but not limited to hospitals, clinics, post-acute centers, and physician offices via a single call to initiate acceptance and expedite decision making relative to a potential transferFacilitates patient throughput to a final destination facility with an ongoing focus on quality and efficiency, providing follow up to all participants of the transferWorks well with others and promotes teamwork by demonstration of good team member behaviors. Demonstrates the ability to process patient acuity utilizing critical thinking skills, clinical decision making, and acquired knowledge to assist in assessing situations and facilitate patient flow through the continuum of care Demonstrates the ability to triage and prioritize patient information and communicate an accurate clinical presentation of the patient for accepting physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients of all ages and clinical service needServes as a consultant and mediator for physicians (and their offices), NP's, PA's, nurses, and ancillary staff.