Coordinator Emergency Transport - LifeFlight Dispatch

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description: This position is part of union SEIU - E

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Coordinates communications from LifeFlight, Air Medical Programs, EMS providers and referral agencies to appropriate areas within AHN.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates flight requests and critical care ground transports; provides flight following for aviation vendor. (30%)
• Enters data for all activities performed within the communication center.(20%)
• Registers for LifeFlight transports and places charges in EPIC for flights and ground transports. Completes all appropriate documentation for patient care record in EMS charts. Provides primary support for One-Call. (15%)
• Coordinates and dispatches specialty teams within WPAHS facilities.(10%)
• Monitors all incoming traffic to heliport and safety watch. (10%)
• Receives EMS medical command notification and requests by telephone and radio. (10%)
• Provides offload support to flight team. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• GED/High School diploma
• 2 years related experience

Preferred

• EMT with dispatching experience preferred

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