Life Flight Dispatcher
Core
Coordinates air and ground medical transport assets, manages communications and navigation for patient transfers, and liaises with medical command and referring entities.
Role type
Life Flight Dispatcher
Builds
Medical transport missions and patient transfers
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Required skills
Radio communications, Computer literacy, Emergency medical dispatch protocols, Navigation calculation, Incident coordination
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Flight-following systems, Satellite tracking, Weather reporting systems
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 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, Maintain work environment supplies and order
Seniority
Individual Contributor