Job Description

Working under the direction of the Mercy Health Life Flight Network (MHLFN), Director of Flight Operations, or delegate, the Critical Care Flight Dispatcher is responsible for receiving requests for ground and/or air critical services via telephone and radio, determining appropriate response, entering information in the Computer-Aided Dispatch System, selecting and dispatching the appropriate unit(s) to the nature of the emergency. Receives all incoming telephone inquiries for critical care assistance regarding patient transport in a timely, professional and courteous manner. Maintains professional radio and phone communication utilizing excellent customer service skills when interacting with administration, transport teams, requesting agencies, hospital staff, physicians, and public safety personnel. Triages all requests for transport and accurately enters all required information into the Computer-Aided Dispatch System. Maintains all required records and other documentation associated with patient transport and/or the operation of the Communication Center. Ensures all billing paperwork is completed accurately. Maintains updated knowledge of all communications equipment to operate and request service calls when appropriate and ensure intelligent reporting of equipment failures. Activates transport teams and accurately relays information concerning the location and condition of the patient, when possible. Initiates appropriate protocols regarding notification and determination of patient destination. Maintains knowledge of the Mercy Health – Life Flight Network Emergency Response Plan. Participates in quality management, emergency-procedure testing, and annual Emergency Response Plan drills. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all policies, procedures and protocols for operation of Mercy Health – Life Flight Network program and regulated transport activities. Has a functional understanding of state and local EMS regulations, local EMS structure, and protocol and procedures in service area. Demonstrates critical thinking abilities when triaging patient transports and making decisions. Makes decisions in an independent and high stress environment. Has comprehensive understanding of operational control requirements, as necessary in staffing an operational control center (Reference 14CFR135.77). This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Jooble to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Sonicjobs Privacy Policy at and Terms & Conditions at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

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