Emergency Communication Specialist (LifeFlight), Nights - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated individual for flight coordination within its LifeFlight Communications Center. This role involves critical communication and operational support, ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a dynamic work environment where your efforts directly impact patient care and emergency response in the community. This is an opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant work experience, preferably in emergency medical services.
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Basic is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight coordination and document all activities accurately.
• Communicate emergency notifications efficiently and courteously.

Skills

Flight Coordination

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Operational Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Advanced Communications Systems

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

LifeFlight OEC

Job Summary:

Performs flight coordination. Performs ground, event communications coordination. Provides information and emergency notification to customers. Works with advanced communications systems. Practices continuous professional development and excellent customer service. Practices proactive operational support of the department.

Position Hours:

Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (must be available to work holidays and weekends)

Department Summary:

LifeFlight's Communications Center is made up of a team of licensed EMTs and Paramedics that serve as a Regional Medical Communications Center (RMCC) for Middle Tennessee, as well as communications for the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Neonatal and Pediatric ground ambulances, Vanderbilt LifeFlight's ground EMS, and Event Medicine ambulances.

Sign-On Bonus Requirements:

The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performs and documents safe, efficient, and accurate flight coordination.
2. Understands the operations and applications of all communication equipment.
3. Communicates information and emergency notification to customers in an efficient, concise, and courteous manner.
4. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications:

LIC-Emergency Medical Technicians Basic - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

_Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled._