Communication Specialist - Amarillo, TX

• Location 5601 I-40,Amarillo, TX, 79109,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for making a difference? Do you thrive in high-pressure situations and excel at coordinating critical operations? Apollo Med Flight is seeking a dedicated Communication Specialist to be a vital part of our life-saving mission in Amarillo, Tx.

Apollo Med Flight is a premier air medical transport company dedicated to providing exceptional patient care during the most challenging times. As a Communication Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring seamless coordination between medical teams, pilots, and ground personnel.

• Meaningful Impact:Every day, you'll play a crucial role in helping to save lives. Your communication skills will directly contribute to successful patient outcomes, making a lasting impact on individuals and families.
• Cutting-Edge Technology:You'll have access to state-of-the-art communication and dispatch systems, allowing you to effectively manage operations and respond to emergencies with precision.
• Collaborative Environment:Join a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. You'll work closely with highly skilled medical and aviation experts, fostering an environment of learning and growth.

Under the regular guidance of the Communications Center Manager, the Communication Specialist has primary responsibility for the general operations and success of the communication/dispatch center. Essential functions include receiving and dispatching all requests for air and ground transport across all bases, facilitating regular communication and coordination between clinical and aviation personnel, and delivering superior customer service to customers and employees of Apollo Med Flight.

• Communicate all requests for air and ground transport to appropriate personnel.
• Operate all telecommunication equipment associated with air transport.
• Facilitate the appropriate utilization of air and ground medical resources.
• Utilize various types of maps to expeditiously process transport request.
• Coordinate all flight following and ground transport tracking for all Apollo Aircraft and Ground Transport Units.
• Relay patient reports to hospitals and schedules ground ambulances for patient transfers to hospitals.
• Act as a liaison for all transports.
• Perform general secretarial and housekeeping duties.
• Assist the office staff at Apollo in any assigned task that may be required.
• Uphold Apollo policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain meaningful internal and external relationships.

• Experience in dispatching with high volume
• Excellent phone and customer service skills
• Radio communications experience
• Able to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
• Possess a valid driver license
• Excellent computer and data entry skills
• Competency in reading different types of maps and familiarity with the geographic regions serviced
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to obtain International Association of Medical Transport Communications Specialists (IAMTCS) Certified Flight Communicator
• Current knowledge of F.C.C. regulations relating to EMS, Law Enforcement, and Fire
• Working knowledge and practical application of telecommunication systems associated with Public Safety

Must be able to work 12 hr. shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

At Apollo, we know that we are all better together, and we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Our workplace thrives by including all voices and makes our business – and the communities we serve – stronger.

All employment decisions at Apollo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Apollo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. At Apollo we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Apollo will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Recruiting team at  or by email at r