Aviation Critical Care Triage Specialist

Pafford Emergency Medical Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Flight & Critical Care Triage Specialist (RN or Paramedic) to assess patient acuity and coordinate critical transport across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and ground modes. This role requires active licensure and strong communication to support hospital, EMS, and first responders.

The position focuses on rapid decision-making, multi-system documentation, and strict HIPAA adherence in a high-stakes environment within the Air Med division.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN or Paramedic license; Oklahoma licensure/reciprocity required.
• Experience in high-acuity clinical settings; critical care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for transport planning and inter-facility transfers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage inbound calls for scene responses and transfers to determine transport modality.
• Coordinate with Flight Operations, aviation and ground teams on aircraft availability and landing zones.
• Serve as clinical liaison between sending physicians and flight crews for coordinated care.
• Document patient assessments and flight information in CAD and EHR systems.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information and professionalism.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Emergency communications

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Medical transport coordination

Education

RN license or Paramedic license

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Tools

CAD

EHR systems

Job description

Pafford Emergency Medical Services in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Flight & Critical Care Triage Specialist (RN or Paramedic) to assess patient acuity and coordinate critical transport across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and ground modes. This role requires active licensure and strong communication to support hospital, EMS, and first responders.

The position focuses on rapid decision-making, multi-system documentation, and strict HIPAA adherence in a high-stakes environment within the Air Med division.