Athletic Trainer - Outreach Liaison - FT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Athletic Trainers are responsible for providing athletic training services for local schools, community events as needed, and sport specific rehabilitation/reconditioning for injured athletes. Athletic trainers provide service to school age, adolescent and adults. Athletic Trainers perform job duties within the Sports Medicine Program. These duties include evaluation of injured athletes and assessment of capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and graduate of an accredited Athletic Training program.
Athletic Trainer License (AL LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC-ATHL TRAIN) - Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC-ATHL TRAIN)
CPR Cert American Heart (CPR AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
Critical thinking skills
Effective communication
Decisive judgment
Ability to build and foster positive relationships
Ability to lead others and take appropriate action when required
No Prior Work Experience Required
Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services for local schools, community events as needed, and sport specific rehabilitation/reconditioning for injured athletes.
Evaluate injured athletes and assess capabilities.
Communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
Possess knowledge about a large range of medical problems.
Utilize assessment and evaluation skills and work with other healthcare professionals.
Be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
Complete Memorial Healthcare System policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training, HIPPA, and comply with the regulations therein.
Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician, community physicians, school nurses, athletic directors, and coaches.
Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility and maintain a clean and sterile environment for medical use.
Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans that should be rehearsed annually.