Tami Carver
Communications Specialist,
STAT MedEvac Communications Center

Tami is originally from Apple Country USA, Biglerville, Adams County, just north of historic Gettysburg. She moved to Pittsburgh, based on recommendations from her friends, to attend the University of Pittsburgh’s reputable education programs in the medical field. At first, Tami was enrolled in an athletic training program, but soon discovered a new program that was being developed. So in 1998, Tami was the first to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh’s Emergency Medicine B.S. Program.

After graduating from Pitt, Tami began working for the STAT MedEvac Communications Center. She was trained at STAT MD, Pittsburgh Medic Command, and STAT Comm within a few months. As a communications specialist, Tami dispatches the closest appropriate helicopter within seconds, tracks the aircraft, is accountable for system awareness, maintains and updates NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen), and informs the flight crew of hazards or alerts. Tami, along with her coworkers, ensures that everything runs smoothly for the flight crew and patient.

After working for a few years, Tami returned to the University of Pittsburgh and earned a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. However, Tami soon realized that she loved the adrenaline rush of having to think five steps ahead and the quick decision making of the air medical field, and decided to continue working for STAT MedEvac. Tami states that “I’m proud to work amongst the entire flight team with years of experience and dedication that delivers and maintains STAT MedEvac’s reputation, state of the art patient care, positive customer service, and commitment to safety.”

When not overseeing 18 helicopters covering 9 states, Tami enjoys spending time with her family in Gettysburg, going to the gym, running, listening to music, riding motorcycles, traveling to see new places, and meeting new people. She is learning how to knit from her mom and how to play the guitar.