At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Life Flight Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Life Flight, which is Duke Health's critical care and emergency air and ground transport team, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems. The team includes paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians, and communications specialists who work quickly to provide compassionate care and transport services to critically ill patients of all ages. Duke Life Flight also maintains a Code Blue Response Team and helps support event medicine needs. ***Air Medical Communicators may be eligible for a $5000 Commitment Bonus terms and conditions apply*** Position is eligible for a relocation assistance terms and conditions apply Air Medical Communications Specialist– Duke University Health System - Duke Life Flight Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Comm Specialist for the Duke Life Flight team, who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care. Perform a variety of activities in the Air Medical Communications Center to include the operation of phone, radio console, weather radar system, computer database, mapping systems and related systems and equipment in support of air medical and ground based patient transport services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate communications center phones, two-way radio transmission and receiving console, weather radar system, computer database, mapping systems and related systems and equipment in support of air medical and ground based patient transport services. Respond to emergency transport calls and dispatch the crew according to established procedures; receive incoming calls and set up teleconferences with attending physicians, transport nurse, referral source and appropriate receiving units; provide information on aircraft or ground transport availability, weather projections, locations and time projections. Recommend appropriate utilization of Communications Center services to medical control officer on duty; outline available options and recommend course of action based on assessment of all relevant factors. Maintain interface with Public Safety i.e. Durham EMS, Fire, Police and Rescue to ensure proper coordination of transport services in emergency and trauma-related transport activities. Provide statistical information as requested by flight crew to include average flight distance, average time, latitudes and longitudes; provide directions for specific landing sites. Monitor and read weather radar information as requested. Coordinate emergency and direct admissions from outside hospitals in conjunction with charge nurses and physicians based on treatment plan and bed availability. Accurate and timely documentation of trau
