Athletic Trainer - New London Schools

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community. Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community.

Requirements

BS in Athletic Training from accredited school
Licensed AT in State of Ohio
Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Nice To Haves

MA preferred
Previous clinical experience preferred
certification through the NATABOC is preferred
Certification as General Weight Assessor through OHSAA preferred or willingness to obtain after hire.

Responsibilities

Event coverage
Training room hours
Clinical hours
Alpha testing
CPR-AED instructing as requested
Community engagement/speaking events
Necessary and participation in coaches/advisors sports medicine program required by Ohio Department of Education for pupil activity supervision.
Coordinates and communicates information with appropriate personnel.
Works cooperatively with coaching staff.
Promote safe and appropriate practice and competition.
Plans and implements conditioning program.
Develop injury and illness prevention strategies.
Provide quality, immediate care in case of an injury on the school grounds or at school-sponsored athletic event, demonstrating appropriate knowledge of initial first aid procedures.
Displays ability to take charge of emergency situations.
Applies protective and/or injury-preventative devices such as taping, bandaging, or bracing.
Develop and implement a comprehensive emergency action plan.
Advises on the selection, fit, function and maintenance of protective athletic equipment.
Administer appropriate injury evaluation and treatment skills at acute injury clinics and determine medical referral if necessary.
Completes written injury evaluation reports.
Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
Maintains open communication using the appropriate channel regarding issues.
Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment.
Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.
Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.
Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.
Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.
Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for Safety, Confidentiality, Quality Assurance, and Compliance.
Engages in active listening skills.
Utilizes the AIDET communication tool.
Uses key words at key times.
Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques.
Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule.
Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language.
Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment.
Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients.
Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care.
Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition.
Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something.
Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care.
Engages in practices that will continually improve processes.