UC Health
Emergency Communication Transport Specialist, Air Care and Mobile Care, Full-tim
UC Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
UC Health is seeking a Communications Specialist – Emergency Transport (CERT) to join our Air Care & Mobile Care team. This vital role serves as the first point of contact in coordinating emergency, critical care, and non-emergency medical transport, ensuring efficient communication and safe delivery of services to patients via air and ground transport.
The Specialist is responsible for triaging incoming calls, dispatching transport teams, maintaining real‑time vehicle tracking, and facilitating communication between medical teams, EMS, referral facilities, and aviation vendors. This role directly contributes to the safety and quality of our patient transport services and plays a key part in disaster response coordination across the Greater Cincinnati region.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world‑renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
Unit Details
Air Care & Mobile Care has provided the Greater Cincinnati area with specialized medical transport services for patients in our community for over 35 years.
Air Care & Mobile Care is the only service in the region to be accredited in four levels of medical transport by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.
Air Care & Mobile Care specializes in caring for and transporting critically injured and sick patients, wherever they may be, by bringing the world‑class care of UC Medical Center to the patient.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or communications‑related field
Licensure/Certification (Preferred but not required)
Current
EMT
or
Paramedic
certification in Ohio or National Registry
Or equivalent experience in
emergency medical dispatching
Experience
Minimum of
1 year
of EMT/Paramedic experience or emergency dispatching
3+ years preferred
in a transport communications or EMS environment
Skills & Abilities
Strong multitasking and decision‑making ability under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication
Competence with computer software (MS Office, CAD systems, GPS systems)
Typing speed: Minimum 20–30 WPM
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑stress, team‑oriented environment
Knowledge of EMS, medical terminology, FAA regulations, and emergency communication system
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board‑certified clinicians and surgeons), and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we’re proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region’s adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world‑class care for not only our community, but for patients from all over the world. Join our team and you’ll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer
Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Safety (30%)
Monitor air and ground medical transport using vehicle tracking and communication systems.
Follow emergency protocols in coordination with aviation and ground operations.
Maintain situational awareness of weather conditions, routing, and radio communication systems.
Ensure safety standards and Post Accident/Incident Plan (PAIP) competencies are always followed.
Clinical Communications (20%)
Receive and triage transport requests.
Match patient needs to transport team skill level and urgency.
Communicate relevant clinical information securely and professionally.
Coordinate region‑wide disaster response during mass casualty events.
Operational Support (20%)
Use computer‑aided dispatch (CAD) systems to document and monitor all operations.
Collaborate with leadership to adjust staffing and resources in real‑time.
Follow aviation and EMS operational guidelines and participate in ongoing training.
Customer Service (20%)
Provide exceptional service to referring providers, patients, families, and transport teams.
Uphold UC Health’s
PRIIDE
values: Patients First, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Discovery, Empathy.
Represent UC Health professionally in all communications, including phone, radio, and written formats.
Professional Development (10%)
Stay up to date with industry standards, certifications, and best practices.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, internal education, and department projects.
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The Specialist is responsible for triaging incoming calls, dispatching transport teams, maintaining real‑time vehicle tracking, and facilitating communication between medical teams, EMS, referral facilities, and aviation vendors. This role directly contributes to the safety and quality of our patient transport services and plays a key part in disaster response coordination across the Greater Cincinnati region.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world‑renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
Unit Details
Air Care & Mobile Care has provided the Greater Cincinnati area with specialized medical transport services for patients in our community for over 35 years.
Air Care & Mobile Care is the only service in the region to be accredited in four levels of medical transport by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.
Air Care & Mobile Care specializes in caring for and transporting critically injured and sick patients, wherever they may be, by bringing the world‑class care of UC Medical Center to the patient.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or communications‑related field
Licensure/Certification (Preferred but not required)
Current
EMT
or
Paramedic
certification in Ohio or National Registry
Or equivalent experience in
emergency medical dispatching
Experience
Minimum of
1 year
of EMT/Paramedic experience or emergency dispatching
3+ years preferred
in a transport communications or EMS environment
Skills & Abilities
Strong multitasking and decision‑making ability under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication
Competence with computer software (MS Office, CAD systems, GPS systems)
Typing speed: Minimum 20–30 WPM
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑stress, team‑oriented environment
Knowledge of EMS, medical terminology, FAA regulations, and emergency communication system
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
About UC Health UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board‑certified clinicians and surgeons), and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we’re proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region’s adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world‑class care for not only our community, but for patients from all over the world. Join our team and you’ll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer
Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Safety (30%)
Monitor air and ground medical transport using vehicle tracking and communication systems.
Follow emergency protocols in coordination with aviation and ground operations.
Maintain situational awareness of weather conditions, routing, and radio communication systems.
Ensure safety standards and Post Accident/Incident Plan (PAIP) competencies are always followed.
Clinical Communications (20%)
Receive and triage transport requests.
Match patient needs to transport team skill level and urgency.
Communicate relevant clinical information securely and professionally.
Coordinate region‑wide disaster response during mass casualty events.
Operational Support (20%)
Use computer‑aided dispatch (CAD) systems to document and monitor all operations.
Collaborate with leadership to adjust staffing and resources in real‑time.
Follow aviation and EMS operational guidelines and participate in ongoing training.
Customer Service (20%)
Provide exceptional service to referring providers, patients, families, and transport teams.
Uphold UC Health’s
PRIIDE
values: Patients First, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Discovery, Empathy.
Represent UC Health professionally in all communications, including phone, radio, and written formats.
Professional Development (10%)
Stay up to date with industry standards, certifications, and best practices.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, internal education, and department projects.
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