JO IN OUR T E A M

B E C O M E A N A I R M E T H O D S C L I N I C I A N

All over the country, hundreds of thousands of people are living healthy, active lives and enjoying time with family and friends, thanks to Air Methods clinicians. These highly-trained critical care transport crewmembers are some of the best in the air medical business today. Not only do they provide quality care to the critically-ill and -injured, they offer comfort and compassion to patients when it’s needed the most. Their knowledge, expertise and kindness help give patients a real chance at another tomorrow.

FLIGHT NURSE FLIGHT PARAMEDICREQUIRED REQUIRED

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of NursingExperience: Minimum three years’ critical care/emergency nursing experience

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES• Current RN license(s) for states of practice• EMS or MICN certification/licensure as required by state regulations• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or

equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and TNCC/ITLS-advanced provider (if state or county required)

Education: High School DiplomaExperience: Minimum three years’ experience in a busy 911 system

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES• EMT-P certification in state(s) served• National Registry Certification may be required to meet state licensure

requirements• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or

equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS (if state or county required)

PREFERRED PREFERRED

Education: BSN or bachelor’s degree in health-related fieldExperience: Pre-hospital experience and flight experienceOther: Specialty certification, such as CEN, CCRN or CFRN

Education: Bachelor’s degree in health-related fieldExperience: Previous critical care transport experience and flight experienceOther: Specialty certification, such as such as FP-C

GETTING STARTED: ARE YOU READY TO FLY?

State or local requirements may exceed those listed

DAILY LIFEThe standard medical crew configuration for Air Methods consists of a flight nurse and a flight paramedic, operating under the direction of a local medical director. As part of our commitment to provide air medical transport resources to our communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, most Air Methods flight teams work 24-hour shifts.

CLINICAL CREW LIFE: SUPPORT. EDUCATION. CONNECTION.

SUIT UP TO SAVE LIVES

The leading provider of air medical emergency transport services in the United States, Air Methods is

headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and has operations at nearly

300 bases, serving 48 states.

The company’s air medical fleet is one of the most modern in the industry and consists of more than

400 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

AIR METHODS: THE INDUSTRY LEADER

RESOURCESWe truly appreciate the extraordinary knowledge, dedication and professionalism required of our clinicians, and we support them in a number of ways. In addition to supplying quality equipment, the company provides new teammates with a comprehensive training program, which includes ongoing training for professional growth and development.

RELATIONSHIP-BUILDINGEqually important is the development of positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public. Clinical teams have the opportunity to participate in non-transport activities to build these relationships, including patient follow-up, educational activities provided to our professional partners and various public relations events.

BENEFITSAir Methods provides a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including Full Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, as well as Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs. Other benefits available include Health, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans, Voluntary Legal and Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Relocation Assistance.

After nearly 20 years as a flight paramedic, I still love what I do and it is the one call I continue to answer. RANDALL MORRIS, FLIGHT PARAMEDIC

As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods is seeking professional clinical teammates to partner with us to serve our communities. We are interested in hearing from those who have met the following minimum standards.

Because the safety of patients and crew are always a top priority, Air Methods provides specialized training, night vision goggles and flight operation oversight by

a centralized operational control center.

Each year, the company flies close to 130,000 air medical flight hours and transports more than 70,000 patients

who require intensive medical care from the scene of an accident or hospitals to highly-skilled trauma centers or

tertiary care centers.

Standard medical crew configuration for Air Methods consists of a flight nurse and a flight paramedic operating under the direction of a local medical director. In addition, Air Methods has more than 70 physicians supporting the Community-Based Services (CBS) side of the business; these physicians provide support and oversight within the local service area. We have developed national patient care guidelines as well as systematic review of best practices. These are provided for the local medical directors to support their efforts but are subject to local needs and revision as long as the overall corporate standards are met.

MEDICAL DIRECTION

Our teammates have an enormous obligation to our patients and their families—not only to assess the nature and extent of a patient’s illness and injury and prioritize care needed, but also to assure safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. That’s why Air Methods has developed standardized medical and operations orientation programs for all new hires. The first phase of orientation is held in Greenwood Village, Colorado, at our corporate headquarters and training center. The director of education oversees orientation with assistance from the company’s education manager and regional clinical education managers. Air Methods utilizes both clinical and didactic education in development of its medical teams.

As part of our ongoing commitment to education and training, we have invested heavily in the METI critical care human patient simulators and a web-based distance learning system to support the local medical education process. Additional educational offerings, to include lab and physician lecture experiences, enhance recurrent clinical education. Clinical personnel are also required to attend a certain number of staff meetings, and teammates must keep current with all requisite job criteria. Air Methods utilizes an electronic medical patient record with direct interface to our QA/QI process. This system supports both corporate and local medical oversight and medical direction.

MEDICAL OPERATIONS & TRAINING

HIRING PROCESSIn order to be considered as an official Air Methods candidate, you must apply online through our website at airmethods.com/careers (e-mailed and paper resumes will not be accepted). The recruiter and hiring manager will review your resume, and qualified candidates will be invited to take our online clinical exam. Successful candidates will then meet Air Methods leadership in person for an on-site interview to determine knowledge and suitability. During the process, we invite candidates to interview us, as well, to ensure a good fit overall.

Because of the scope of Air Methods’ operations, flight nurses and flight paramedics are afforded many opportunities for relocation and upward career mobility. If a flight nurse or flight paramedic is willing to relocate, he or she can choose from more than 100 community bases across the United States. Additionally, if qualified, nurses and paramedics have the opportunity for promotion to a range of management roles, helping to support our operations through leadership.

Clinical Base Lead: Responsible for oversight of daily operations of assigned base(s); coordinates activities of local clinical teams; assists management team in assuring the clinical team meets all company standards and performs duties of active flight crewmember.

Regional Clinical Manager: Responsible for oversight of the clinical care, ensuring that it consistently meets or exceeds standard of care; involved in goal setting, planning, problem solving, quality management, clinical education, organizing, leading, and communicating same to staff; assists management team in development, implementation and enforcement of new and existing standards; coordinates activities to achieve and maintain accreditation; responsible for oversight of quality assurance/improvement program to ensure Air Methods meets its goals and objectives; maintain the clinical qualifications of an active flight crewmember. Participates as members of regional leadership team.

Regional Clinical Educator: Responsible for oversight of all initial and recurrent continuing education for medical crew members within assigned region to achieve and maintain required licenses, credentials and clinical competencies; oversees activities at training centers. Maintains the clinical qualifications of an active flight crewmember. Participates as member of regional leadership team.

BECOME A CLINICAL LEADER I try to learn from every experience… the people that you work with [kind of become] almost like your second family.

MARCUS OGDENFLIGHT NURSE

5500 SOUTH QUEBEC STREET | SUITE 300 | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF ONE OF AIR METHODS’ ELITE CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT TEAMS,

APPLY AT AIRMETHODS.COM/CAREERS OR CAREERS@AIRMETHODS.COM.