26 - First Aid Responder

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the First Aid Responder is to assist in the evaluation, recognition, initial treatment and disposition of an individual who is injured or suddenly takes ill. This may include activities such as taping, stretching, first aid, and/or referral of injured/ill athletes. Other athletic training functions such as return to play decisions, modality or rehabilitation treatments are out of the realm of first aid responders.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Current first aid and CPR/AED certification
Valid Colorado Driver License
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

26 semester hours or more of college credit in Sports Medicine field
Basic Water Safety Certification

Responsibilities

Apply pre-event/pre-practice injury prevention techniques such as protective padding, taping and/or bracing.
Encourage stretching when appropriate
Gather and make available the appropriate first aid / emergency supplies in support of the sporting activity or contest
Ensure that proper and adequate amounts of fluids are available to the athletic participant during a practice session or contest so as to prevent dehydration and heat illnesses
In the event of an acute injury, apply triage principles to rapidly assess the situation and administer appropriate emergency care in keeping with her / his level of first aid / CPR knowledge of certification
Apply the principles of the "PRICE" (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) protocol and other American Red Cross approved first aid measures to acutely injured individuals
Notify a Certified Athletic Trainer, Medical Doctor, or Emergency Medical Technician if appropriate, based on the severity of the injury
Follow the standing orders of an attending physician to provide ice following practice or events to previously diagnosed, chronic inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions
Accurately maintain appropriate records of preventative measures taken, injuries, and care given.
Update Athletic Trainers updated with changes.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or designee