Medical Director - Transfer Center (Call-In

Company: The Queen's Medical Center
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Medical Director - Transfer Center (Call-In) Full/Part Time Location *Queen's Medical Ctr-Honolulu Standard Hours 1.00 Favorite Job Regular/Temporary Regular Shift Day Responsibilities I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Provides leadership and guidance to organize and develop The Queen's Health Systems (QHS) Transfer Center services, and educational programs.
--- Serves as consultant and resource to QHS Transfer Center staff and medical staff regarding the safe and efficient transfer/transport of patients and federal requirements regarding evaluation, stabilization and transfer requirements.
--- Develops collaborative relationships and linkages with key Medical Center Service Lines and other internal and external constituencies.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
--- Essential: finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.
--- Frequent: standing, walking, sitting, stooping/bending, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.
--- Occasional: twisting body, lifting and pushing/pulling.
--- Operates a variety of medical equipment, computer, telephone, and pager.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
--- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.--
--- Exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious agents is an occupational risk; therefore, standard safety regulations must be maintained to avoid contamination.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
--- Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine or EC FMG certification.
--- Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Hawaii.
--- Board Certified in emergency medicine or internal medicine.
--- Experience to demonstrate knowledge and training in EMTALA.

B. EXPERIENCE:
--- During the period of employment, shall be and remain a member of the QMC medical staff in good standing with appropriate privileges without restriction.
--- Qualified for an appointment on the faculty of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.
--- Minimum five (5) years recent experience in clinical practice. Addendum to all Physician Job Descriptions for The Queen's Medical Center and The Queen's Health System
Effective December, 2019, the previous requirement involving cardio pulmonary resuscitation training for physicians, such as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) is no longer in effect. All other requirements as noted in each individual job description will remain. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

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