What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center?
About the job Certified Athletic Trainer
Certified Athletic Trainer
HRRMC has an opening for an on call as needed (PRN) Certified Athletic Trainer working in Salida and the surrounding communities.
Applicants must have passed Board Certification exam.
This position is exempt and will require travel to sporting events.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE for ATC
- A Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject, completed the minimum required hours of supervised clinical experience or internship in athletic training and passed the Board of Certification exam
- OR A Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited athletic training program completed the minimum required hours of supervised clinical experience or internship in athletic training and passed the Board of Certification exam.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Performs the duties per the Athletic Training Scope of Practice, including but not limited to :
a. Responsible for Athletic Training Services to area high schools as assigned.
b. Provide Athletic Training coverage in person for all home athletic contests at assigned schools as scheduling allows and coordinate coverage with school districts athletic directors. Should a conflict arise between sport schedules, the athletic trainer will determine most appropriate coverage. Additional coverage as assigned by Athletic Training Coordinator and / or Clinic Manager
c. Provide Athletic Training services to junior high students as needed
d. Development and implementation of the HRRMC Concussion Policy at area schools
e. Provide Concussion Education to area schools, coaching staffs, student athletes, parents and area medical professionals
f. Development and annual review of Emergency Action Plans at each assigned school
g. Coordinate appropriate EMS services at sporting events / schedule annual meeting with local EMS groups
h. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and referrals via the provided EHR
i. Track injury trends and develop appropriate injury prevention protocols
j. Assist with annual bid to various vendors for athletic training supplies to provide the covered schools with the most competitive pricing possible
k. Maintain supply budget and athletic training supply inventory at each covered school
l. Aid in the development and expansion of the HRRMC Athletic Training Program
m. Travel coverage for post season tournament play as deemed necessary (i.e. football playoffs, soccer playoffs etc.)
n. Provide Athletic Training services for all school summer camps as appropriate and determined by the ADs, coaches and athletic trainer.
o. Act as a liaison between family physicians, specialists, the school districts, coaches, athletes and their parents.
p. Organize and utilize a student athletic training program to incorporate high school students from the respective schools to assist in providing appropriate athletic training services for practices and games.
r. Organize and administer the ImPACT test (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) for all athletes as specified in HRRMC Concussion Policy.
Benefitsinclude Employee Assistance Program,REACH Air Membership, Employer Matching Retirement Funds and Paid Time sick time.
Alloffers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of anegative drug screen test
apply online : www.hrrmc.com
