Athletic Trainer - Walnut Hills High School
- Cincinnati, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full-time position: 80 hours bi-weekly
- Shift Varies
Master's Degree in Athletic Training (Preferred)
Up to 1 year experience Entry Level (Required)
National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Credential (NATABOC) Upon Hire (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
Board Licensed in the state in which he or she will practice Upon Hire (Required)Job Responsibilities:Remains up to date with current standards of practice, research and trends, and rules/regulations. Maintains level of skill and expertise consistent with the latest evidence and techniques. Willing to learn new techniques, procedures, and equipment
Works efficiently with team physicians, healthcare providers, coaches, administrators, and families when appropriate. Demonstrates poise and courtesy in tough situations. Properly documents injury status and injury care. Maintains statistics, logs, and reports in a concise, informative manner.
Uses assigned equipment safety and efficiently. Develops and implements appropriate treatment programs in accordance with injury evaluations, appropriate goal setting, and physician orders. Has proper communication with and referral to, appropriate healthcare providers. Instructs patient in therapeutic exercise, strength and conditioning, and wellness. Informs patient, family, coaches, and administration of important aspects of the patient's condition, restrictions, and follow up care when appropriate.
Recognizes, evaluates, and provides immediate care of injuries and identifies underlying trauma. Recognizes psychological signs and symptoms as well as physical sign and symptoms. Understands and performs proper evaluation/assessment techniques. Works confidently in emergency situations and demonstrates proper safety practices.
Promotes the prevention of injuries through maintaining a clean, organized environment, preventing/correcting problems or unsafe conditions, and designing and implementing education and wellness programs as needed.
Team member is dependable and reliable. Reports on time and adheres to the proper work schedule. Willing to cover events and assignments outside of their primary site. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize time. Answers calls, texts, and emails promptly. Acts efficiently under stress. Maintains awareness of current policies and procedures. Willing to put forth effort in starting, developing, or contributing to new ideas and is receptive to change.Working Conditions:Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting
10 Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting
50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning -
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - FrequentlyTriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS BehaviorsAt TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:Serve: ALWAYS...
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community