Main characteristics
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Company
- Cone Health
- Industry
- Training|Trainer
Job summary
Overview:Talent Pool: Allied Health
The athletic trainer is the liaison between the patient, the medical doctors or their support staff, and the medical assistant. Job includes following the patient from the time of arrival to their time of departure and making sure the patients and doctors needs are met to provide the best physician/patient experience as possible. There will also be team coverage working with athletes from high school to professional and Olympic level.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for following all HIPAA regulations and OSHA guidelines for handling blood or bodily fluids.
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Performs basis clinical functions including: Rooms patient and takes pertinent vitals (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure and pulse rate) and accurately records in the electronic medical record; Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with medical standards (B12 shots, suture removal, enema, EKG, etc); Validates medications list for names of medicines, strength and usage; Reviews and responds to all items in Inbasket according to provider specifications; Responsible for daily cleaning and stocking of exam rooms; Answers telephone in a pleasant, clear and helpful manner, speaking clearly and concisely. Responds to incoming phone calls and messages in a timely manner, documenting all information exchanged in EMR.
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Maintains NATA and CPR certification in accordance with those respective institutions.
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Interacts with patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, cheerful and professional manner and directs full attention to patients and visitors while making eye contact.
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Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
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Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the athletes status and interpret the appropriate information.
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Demonstrates an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification.
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Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager and physician.
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Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
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Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Bachelors, Required
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred - One year of professional experience in a clinical setting
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
Required - Must be NATA BOC certified and possess or be in the process of acquiring licensure, certification or registration from the state.
PREFERRED
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