Technical Project Specialist II​/UKHC

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The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; sitting for extended periods of time with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing), occasionally standing and/or walking with objects between 10-25lbs; occasional exposure to loud noises and/or extreme temperatures; and regular job related travel.

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The Pulsara Implementation Specialist supports the successful deployment, adoption, and optimization of the Pulsara communication platform across EMS agencies, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems throughout Kentucky. This position is a key component of Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Program ( RHTP ) and the development of the state’s Regional Medical Operations Coordination Centers (RMOCCs), an initiative designed to strengthen regional coordination, communication, and access to timely patient care.

As part of this initiative, the Pulsara Implementation Specialist will support the onboarding, implementation, and ongoing adoption of the platform among participating hospitals, clinics, and EMS agencies across the Commonwealth. This role combines hands‑on implementation support, workflow optimization, training, and stakeholder engagement to improve communication and coordination among EMS providers, emergency departments, specialists, and other care teams. Through the use of Pulsara’s secure, unified communication platform, this position will help strengthen care coordination, reduce treatment delays, and improve patient outcomes, particularly in Kentucky’s rural communities.

This is a temporary, grant‑funded position supported through Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Program ( RHTP ). Travel up to 40% of the time

The ideal candidate has experience working in EMS or hospital operations and the ability to communicate effectively with both clinical and executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications, Sharepoint, and Salesforce.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Experience working with: EMS agencies, Emergency departments, Stroke, STEMI , or Trauma programs, Quality improvement initiatives, Health information systems
Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR , NEMSIS ) is a plus. Familiarity with electronic health records (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.). Project management experience or certification is desirable.

Final date to receive applications 11/02/2026

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