Flight Communications Specialist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Communications Specialist coordinates patient transports and maintains consistent communications between flight crews, hospitals, and/or EMS. The role follows aircraft during missions using computer-aided systems and/or manual sectional charts, initiates emergency action plans in the event of an incident or accident, and completes required documentation.

Aero Med and North Flight Aero Med provide scene-flight services, interfacility transports, and specialty transports, including neonatal, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist device, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation transports. Their teams care for and transport critically ill patients, with training and experience in drip, ventilator, and airway management. Aero Med is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and operates an S76 helicopter. North Flight Aero Med is based in Traverse City, Michigan, and operates an S76 helicopter and a King Air 200 fixed-wing aircraft.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• EMS dispatch experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Paramedic license in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transports.
• Maintain consistent communications between flight crews, hospitals, and/or EMS.
• Follow aircraft during missions using computer-aided systems and/or manual sectional charts.
• Initiate emergency action plans in case of an incident or accident.
• Complete required documentation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. (Pet insurance is also mentioned as an optional benefit.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED