Medical Airlift Communications Spec
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18085 (SEIU Local 925 Clerical Nonsupervisory)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Coordinate air/ground transport for emergency medical care.
BASIC FUNCTION
Triage local and interstate medical flights, ground transport and medical team confirmation utilizing CRT radios, multi-lined telecommunication system(s), and voice recorders. Track aircraft in flight.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general direction, triage medical flights, coordinate ground transportation, and activate medical team.
TYPICAL WORK
Resolve flight requests; obtain patient status, and activate the appropriate aircraft flight team;
Report flight request and patient status to Emergency Medical Director and Chief Flight Nurse;
Coordinate estimated time of arrival with requesting agency and receiving medical facility;
Track aircraft to and from patient pick-up point, relaying pertinent patient information to receiving medical facility;
Use voice recorder during all interactions as directed by FCC regulations;
Provide flight transport cost estimates; maintain statistical flight data;
Enter flight and patient data into computerized system;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – UW Contract Classified
High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in a public emergency communications center AND proficiency in medical terminology
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
CLASS SPECIFICATION HISTORY
- New Class: 12-4-92
- CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05