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Shannon Health

LICENSED ATHLETIC TRAINER

Shannon Health, San Angelo, Texas, United States

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Job Summary Performs a variety of basic nursing-related and medical office tasks of average difficulty. Physical Requirements The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50) Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease. May have to handle emergency situations. May be subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns. May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents. Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting. Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):

Sitting- Occasionally Walking- Frequently Standing- Frequently Bending-Frequently Squatting - Occasionally Climbing-Occasionally Kneeling-Occasionally Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance. Working Conditions Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions. Performance: Essential Functions Decision Making:

Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate. Time Management:

Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time. Quality & Quantity:

Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties. Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use:

Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry. Resource Utilization:

Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement. Confidentiality:

Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy. Responsibilities Supervises the Following Positions Positions: N/A Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions Greets patients in a professional, service-oriented manner, helps room patient by taking weight, vitals, temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and updating all relevant information into the patient's chart. Administers immunizations, injections, and/or oral medications in accordance with provider instructions. Completes laboratory and radiology requisitions, ensures accurate patient documentation, maintains logs and other documentation, cleans, sterilizes, and packages instruments. Prepares rooms for examinations, ensures examination rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and equipment and cleans rooms as needed. Answers phone calls from patients, providers, pharmacies, and others as needed, takes messages as appropriate. Planning and implementing a comprehensive and cohesive injury and illness prevention program with a provider. Conduct initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness and formulating an impression of the injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care and referral to a provider for definitive diagnosis and treatment if applicable. Administer first aid and emergency care for acute athletic injuries and illness. Providing health care information and counseling to patients/athletes. Attends seminars, training sessions, and meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Preferred Master's degree in Athletic Training

Experience: Preferred Two to five years of Athletic Training experience

Certification/Licensure: Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date

Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) CU Certification Must maintain and update every two (2) years