Communications Specialist | Careflight

Communication Specialist

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: $20.75 - $27.50

Position Highlights

Varied Shifts; 72hrs/2wks

May be eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for receiving and coordinating transport requests for Avera Careflight from multiple sources for both ground and air medical transport. The Communication Specialist is responsible for tracking all air medical and ground transports for Avera Careflight in accordance with FAA Safety and CAMTS accreditation standards. The Communication Specialist must effectively communicate with air medical crews, requesting and receiving agencies and entities, incoming aircraft, and ground transport service providers through a variety of modes such as radio, telephone, and pertinent messaging applications.

What You Will Do

• Achieves and maintains a working knowledge of the EMS system and map reading, is able to follow emergency procedures for aircraft when applicable.
• Achieves and maintains knowledge of all pertinent flight and ground transport policies, procedures and SOP's.
• Is responsible for activating all crews for flights, coordinating ground, and any additional services as needed to complete patient transport and care.
• Maintains communication with medical crew to assure effective utilization of services according to policy, procedures and SOP's. Provides accurate ETE of transport team to requesting and receiving facilities/agencies.
• Triages incoming calls and re-appropriates transports according to policy.
• Assures accurate documentation within the CAD system in accordance with FAA and CAMTS standards.
• Follows established policy of flight and ground transport monitoring, and initiating emergency procedures if necessary per policy.
• Maintains a working knowledge of communication equipment and applications.
• Requests services as directed such as social services and pastoral care. Notify appropriate departments of patient disposition; assemble and prepare appropriate charts and forms.
• Must comply with all duties and responsibilities of a Flight Locator/Communication specialist per MRIS, L.L.C General Operations Manual

Essential Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Flight Communicator - International Association of Medical Transport Communication Specialists (IAMTCS) within 2 Years or
• Certified Flight Communicator (CFC) - CommLink within 2 Years

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• EMT or EMD experience
• Previous experience in medical field
• General knowledge of codes, ordinances, regulations, geography and public safety procedures

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.