Athletic Trainer - La Porte High School - Full time

KNOWLDEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must possess knowledge on a large range of injuries and illnesses. Injury prevention, assessment and evaluation skills and working with a team of other healthcare professionals is paramount to successful patient care.
• Decision-Making Skills: Have the ability to think critically, improvise and problem-solve at all points of patient interaction and when completing organizational/athletic training clinic managerial duties.
• Attention to Detail: Should be detail oriented and thorough in injury tracking and documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, medical professionals, and parents/guardians in high stress situations. Must be able to communicate effectively in written form as well.
• Must have the ability to organize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at interscholastic athletic events and practices.
• Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment and carryout the bidding and ordering process with school personnel (e.g. athletic director, treasurer, etc.).
• Establish athletic training clinic operating hours
• Develop and do annual updates for a venue specific emergency action plan.
• Develop an athletic training student-aid program if requested by the school and follow state
  guidelines and laws regarding athletic-training student-aides.
• Establish a working relationship with the medical director, the school nurse, and other healthcare professionals within the community.
• Complete Advance Learning Center courses for the hospital as assigned and any other training required by the school or hospital.
  Maintain thorough medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Comply with organizational policies, uphold the NATA code of ethics, stay up-to-date on best practices within the profession of athletic training, and pursue continuing education in order to maintain credentials and to fill in weaknesses in professional practice.
• Provide CPR/AED training to coaches as requested.
• Attend and participate in monthly athletic training meetings and be willing to share ideas on how athletic trainers can continue to help the community.
• Provide schools with services that meet the standards of the NATA Safe Sports School Award.