Careflight Communications Coordinator – Sign-On Bonus

Avera McKennan; United States; On-site; USD 59,457,000 - 78,799,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Communication Specialist for Avera Careflight. You will receive and coordinate transport requests and track all air and ground transports while ensuring FAA and CAMTS standards are met.

Responsibilities include activating crews, coordinating services, maintaining medical crew communication, and documenting in the CAD system. This role requires strong communication, visual acuity, and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified, with adequate visual acuity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech.
• High School or GED is required; IAMTCS or CFC certification within 2 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Activates crews for flights and coordinates ground and any additional services as needed to complete patient transport.
• Maintains communication with medical crews to assure effective utilization of services according to policy, procedures and SOPs.
• Provides accurate ETA of transport team to requesting and receiving facilities/agencies.
• Triages incoming calls and reallocates transports per policy.
• Documents in the CAD system per FAA and CAMTS standards.
• Follows policy of flight and ground transport monitoring and initiates emergency procedures when necessary.

Skills

Visual acuity

Effective communication

Education

High School or GED

IAMTCS certification within 2 years

CFC - CommLink within 2 years

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Communication Specialist for Avera Careflight. You will receive and coordinate transport requests and track all air and ground transports while ensuring FAA and CAMTS standards are met.

Responsibilities include activating crews, coordinating services, maintaining medical crew communication, and documenting in the CAD system. This role requires strong communication, visual acuity, and the ability to work varied shifts.