Life Flight Dispatcher
Core
Coordinates air and ground medical transport assets, manages communications, and relays navigational and patient information for life flight operations.
Role type
Life Flight Dispatcher
Builds
Emergency medical transport missions and patient transfers
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Radio communications, Computer literacy, Navigation calculation, Patient data management, Incident coordination, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Flight-following systems, Satellite tracking, Weather reporting systems, Computer-assisted dispatching equipment
Responsibilities
Receive incoming requests for assistance, Coordinate closest and safest transport assets, Calculate and relay navigational information, Monitor and track assets and crews, Obtain and disseminate patient demographics and medical information, Notify entities of estimated times of arrival, Handle medical command requests and trauma alerts, Coordinate notifications for incoming assets, Update leadership on program issues
Seniority
Individual Contributor
