Sports Athletic Trainer

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position -

The Sports Team Athletic Trainer provides daily, autonomous medical coverage to athletic practices and athletic games/events at high schools, middle schools, colleges or community athletic teams. This role has the responsibility to evaluate, treat, prevent and rehab injuries, along with the recognition and treatment of medical emergencies.  They will also provide medical coverage for community events, prevention programming and education for coaches, athletes and parents as well as CPR training.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides athletic injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitative services to injured athletes in accordance with the policies and procedures set by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.

• Provides emergency medical services for injured athletes including but not limited to providing care for unstable fractures, medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries and catastrophic injuries.

• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice.

• Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes.

• Coordinates referrals to support continuity of care to the appropriate specialist.

• Communicates injury status of athletes to coaches, parents, and team physicians.

• Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation of injury evaluations, treatments, and plans of care.  Manages all documentation required by the state specific scholastic athletic leagues.

• Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in services, yearly skills review and other learning opportunities. 

• Potential US and international travel as part of patient care

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Language

Spanish (preferred)

Patient Population

    X     Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

      X   Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

         Neonates (0-4 weeks)

         Infant (1-12 months)

      X   Pediatrics (1-12 years)

     X    Adolescents (13-17 years)

    X     Adults (18-64 years)

   X      Geriatrics (65 years and older)

         Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

  X       Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

    X     Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

         General office environment.

  X       May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

      X   May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

    X     May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

    X     May be required to use physical restraints.

   X      May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

   X      May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

     X    May have periods of constant interruptions.

   X      Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

    X     Prolonged periods of working alone.

__X__ Other:  Daily fluctuating schedules, working days, nights, weekends and holidays                               

____ Not applicable to this position                                                    

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                              X                                                                     

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                          X                                                                    

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                       X                                                                       

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                  X                                                                        

Stoop, Kneel                                                                                                                                        X   

Crawling                                                                                                            X                                       

Climbing                                                                                        X                                                                     

Balance                                                                                                             X                                       

Bending                                                                                                                                            X        

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                    X                                                                    

Walking                                                                                                                                                X     

Standing                                                                                                                                            X        

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

   X      Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

    X     Perform shift work

     X    Maneuver weight of patients

    X     Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

    X     Reach above shoulder

   X      Repetitive arm/hand movements

   X      Finger Dexterity

   X      Color Vision

    X     Acuity – far

    X     Acuity – near

____ Not applicable to this position                                                                             

Hazards

  X       Depth perception

    X     Use of Latex products

    X     Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

    X     Exposure to moving mechanical parts

   X      Exposure to dust/fumes

   X      Exposure to potential electrical shock

         Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

   X      Exposure to high pitched noises

 X        Gaseous risk exposure

    X     Other:     Exposure to various terrains and weather situations                         

____ Not applicable to this position                                                                             

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

               Monitor patient health during athletic events of dozens of athletes at a time

               Evaluate emergency conditions of an athlete for immediate and appropriate care

               Perform emergency care techniques on patients

               Performance of diagnostic testing to determine type and extent of injury

               Perform taping and bracing of athletes

               Perform rehabilitation progressions

               Perform wound care

               Budgeting and inventory management

               Scheduling

               Timely Documentation in EPIC and on paper

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

               Attention to detail

               Multi-tasking

               Critical Thinking

               Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions

               Conflict Resolution

               Active Listening

               Relationship Building

               Works independently and autonomously

               Makes decisions which have significant impact on immediate work situation

               Flexible and adaptable to change 

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.