Flight Communications Specialist

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Flight Communications Specialist to support the Life Flight team in Peoria, IL. You will receive calls requesting Life Flight, dispatch crews, and coordinate with OSF Aviation aircraft as flights enter the region.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, a high school diploma, and minimum 2 years of experience in emergency communications or related fields. This is an on-site, full-time position with OSF HealthCare.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Firefighter, EMT, Medical Communications, 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch, or Flight Communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives all calls requesting Life Flight and dispatches flight crews according to established procedures.
• Flight follows OSF Aviation aircraft and other medical helicopter flights into the Peoria area.
• Adapts to changing situations while following policy and procedures.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $23.35 - $27.48/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Flight Communications Specialist is a critical part of the OSF Life Flight Team. The Flight Communications Specialist receives all calls requesting Life Flight and dispatches the flight crews according to established procedures. The Flight Communications Specialist also flight follows with all OSF Aviation aircraft and with any other medical helicopter flying into the Peoria area. The Flight Communications Specialist exhibits professionalism at all times in all situations. The Flight Communications Specialist must be able to follow policy and procedures but also be able to adapt to changing situations as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires high school diploma
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the following:
  • Firefighter, EMT, Medical Communications, 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch, or Flight Communications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Previous experience/employment for Air Medical Communication Services
• Certified Flight Communicator certification (or must obtain within the first year of employment)
• Knowledge in the use of Google Maps, Google Earth, Delorme Street Atlas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook and Dropbox
• The ability and skill to use computers to document entries into the CAD system and to utilize mapping software
• Basic knowledge of the State of Illinois and the geographical locations of cities / interstates within the state
• The ability to adjust varying workloads
• The ability to perform self-directed work while following established protocols and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.