• Location: Portland, OR
• Type: Contract
• Job #85297

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify an Emergency Transport Coordinator
 
Location: Portland, OR 97239
Position: Emergency Transport Coordinator
Pay Rate: $42/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 40 hrs/week
9pm to 7:30am
 
JOB SUMMARY

• Job Title: Emergency Transport Coordinator (ETC)
  Shifts: 4x10s NIGHTS Shifts are every two hours

  REQUIRED: Knowledge of EMS systems or medical terminology.
  2–3 week orientation period.
  Candidates must have prior experience and be able to step into the role with minimal ramp-up time.

  Position Summary:
  The Emergency Transport Coordinator (ETC) serves as a transfer coordinator, dispatcher, and specialty operator within the OHSU/DCH Emergency Communication Center (ECC). This role supports emergency operations and Mission Control by managing calls from regional healthcare providers and facilitating connections with OHSU/DCH physician staff for transfers, direct admissions, and emergency activations.

  Job Responsibilities:
  Patient Transfer Coordination (50%)
  Manage incoming transfer requests, initiate EPIC intake, conduct triage, connect referring providers with OHSU physicians, and document key information. Collaborate with bed flow managers and clinical teams to secure placement.

  PANDA Team Dispatch
  Coordinate air and ground transport for the Pediatric and Neonatal Doernbecher Ambulance team, track movements, and activate emergency protocols as needed.

  Emergency Department Call Management (15%)
  Answer and triage calls to the ED, manage page requests, and coordinate emergency team activations.

  Stat Line Response (5%)
  Handle urgent calls including POLST registry and Rapid Response Team lines.

  EMS and Radio Channel Support
  Monitor and document ambulance reports via OHSU, trauma, MRH, and MCI radio channels. Disseminate patient information and activate specialty teams. Manage Area Zone Management (AZM) during mass casualty incidents.

  Qualifications

  High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or EMS dispatcher training preferred.
  Minimum 1 year of experience in EMS dispatch, hospital transfer center, or patient placement; or 2 years in Patient Access Services.
  Strong verbal communication and multitasking skills.
  Ability to work in high-acuity, fast-paced environments.
  Typing speed of 50 WPM.
  Familiarity with multi-line phone systems and high call volumes.

  Working Conditions

  Shift work including weekends and holidays.
  Scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
  Extended periods at a workstation (sitting or standing).
  Must be able to hear and respond to verbal communication quickly.

 
 
 
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
 
 
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
 
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!