Operational Communications Coordinator - Cleveland

MMT Ambulance • Cleveland, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)? Join MMT Ambulance and make a Difference in Your Community! We are growing fast and need compassionate EMS professionals to join our team. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, great benefits, free continuing education and more. Make a difference with us! As the Operational Communications Coordinator you will be in a communications / dispatcher role, focused on coordination with the dispatch teams. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor transports to ensure operational business needs are met, properly assigned, tracked, and completed. With a goal of no trips missed, duplicated, or mishandled. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for Field Operations on escalations related to dispatch and trip handling.

Requirements

• Minimum of active EMT certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable coordinating across teams under time pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Working knowledge of market area geography.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in EMS dispatch, call-taking, or communications preferred; candidates will be trained on systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate directly with dispatchers in markets to ensure trips near or crossing the market boundary are assigned to the correct team and handled without error.
• Monitor trip assignments to catch and correct missed trips, duplicate assignments, or miscommunication.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Field Operations on escalations involving dispatch errors, coverage issues, or trip-handling concerns.
• Answer incoming calls and enter, verify, and prioritize transport and IFT requests as needed.
• Dispatch ambulances and crews using internal systems.
• Track unit status, location, and availability in real time across markets.
• Communicate clearly with field crews, facilities, and leadership via phone and dispatch software regarding assignments and delays.
• Document dispatch and coordination activity accurately for operational and compliance recordkeeping.
• Flag recurring boundary or hand-off issues between markets to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health savings account, and Flexible spending account
• Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K, with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid: Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Plans: Short-Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance
• Professional Development: Free access to CAPCE-accredited training through our Learning Management System powered by FlightBridge, along with recertification courses for American Heart and American Red Cross, as well as Tuition Reimbursement and Continuous Education

What This Job Offers

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