License Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Performs a variety of basic nursing-related and medical office tasks of average difficulty.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.           
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Occasionally
  • Walking- Frequently
  • Standing- Frequently
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting- Occasionally
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Greets patients in a professional, service-oriented manner, helps room patient by taking weight, vitals, temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and updating all relevant information into the patient’s chart.
• Administers immunizations, injections, and/or oral medications in accordance with provider instructions.
• Completes laboratory and radiology requisitions, ensures accurate patient documentation, maintains logs and other documentation, cleans, sterilizes, and packages instruments.
• Prepares room for examinations, ensures examination rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment and cleans rooms as needed.
• Answers phone calls from patients, providers, pharmacies, and others as needed, takes messages as appropriate.
• Planning and implementing a comprehensive and cohesive injury and illness prevention program with a provider.
• Conduct initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness and formulating an impression of the injury and illness in order to provide emergency or continued care and referral to a provider for definitive diagnosis and treatment if applicable.
• Administer first aid and emergency care for acute athletic injuries and illness.
• Providing health care information and counseling to patients/athletes.
• Attends seminars, training sessions, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training
• Preferred
  • Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Experience:

• Preferred
  • Two to five years of Athletic Training experience

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
  • CU Certification
    • Must maintain and update every (2) years