Flight Communications Specialist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • 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 on 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 provides scene flight services, interfacility transports, and specialty transports, including neonatal, intra-aortic balloon pump, ventricular assist device, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation transports. Its medical teams consist of two certified flight registered nurses with paramedic certifications and are trained to care for and transport critically ill patients. 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 for patient transports.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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