Flight Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating patient transports and maintaining consistent communication between flight crews, hospitals, and EMS. Monitors aircraft missions and initiates emergency action plans while maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. Must hold a valid Paramedic license and have prior EMS or EMS dispatch experience.

Skills

• Patient transport coordination
• Flight following
• EMS dispatch
• Emergency action planning
• Documentation
• Communication
• Paramedic license
• Aviation safety
• Critical care coordination

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program
• Discounts directory
• Identity theft protection
• Home and auto insurance
• Pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options
• Service contribution and match savings

About this role

About the unit
Aero Med and North Flight Aero Med provides scene flight services, interfacility transports and specialty services, such as, neonatal transports intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricle assist device transports, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECHMO) transports. The medical team consist of two certified flight registered nurses with paramedic certifications. The team specializes in caring for and transporting the most critically ill patients. They have extensive training and experience in drip, ventilator and airway management.
Location
Aero Med is located in Grand Rapids MI and operates a S76 Helicopter. North Flight Aero Med is located in Traverse City, MI and operates two aircraft a S76 Helicopter and a King Air 200 fixed wing for patient transports.
Scope of Work
Responsible for the coordination of patient transports and maintaining consistent communications between the flight crews, the hospital and/or EMS. Flight follow aircraft (computer aided and/or manual sectional charts) on missions and initiates emergency action plans in case of incident/accident and completes the required documentation.e of work
How we will care for you, while you care for our patients
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Bachelor's Degree
3 years of relevant experience Required
EMS/ EMS dispatch experience required
Paramedic License State of Michigan Preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Aero Med Base - 4494 Corporate Dr - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Aero Med - Grand Rapids Hosp
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
5:45am - 5:45 pm
Days Worked
Monday - Friday
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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