Athletic Trainer - New London Schools

Caring For the Community You Love 

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus offered!
• Hours of Work - Full time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus: 

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. 

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community  

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community 

General Summary:

AT will be responsible for an outreach program to local high schools. Duties include event coverage, training room hours, clinical hours, alpha testing, CPR-AED instructing as requested, community engagement/speaking events, and necessary and participation in coaches/advisors sports medicine program required by Ohio Department of Education for pupil activity supervision.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

BS in Athletic Training from accredited school, MA preferred.

Previous clinical experience preferred.

Licensed AT in State of Ohio, certification through the NATABOC is preferred.

Current CPR/First Aid Certification

Certification as General Weight Assessor through OHSAA preferred or willingness to obtain after hire.

.Essential Functions:

Coordinates and communicates information with appropriate personnel. Works cooperatively with coaching staff.

Promote safe and appropriate practice and competition. Plans and implements conditioning program.

Develop injury and illness prevention strategies.

Provide quality, immediate care in case of an injury on the school grounds or at school-sponsored athletic event, demonstrating appropriate knowledge of initial first aid procedures. Displays ability to take charge of emergency situations.

Applies protective and/or injury-preventative devices such as taping, bandaging, or bracing.

Develop and implement a comprehensive emergency action plan.

Advises on the selection, fit, function and maintenance of protective athletic equipment.

Administer appropriate injury evaluation and treatment skills at acute injury clinics and determine medical referral if necessary. Completes written injury evaluation reports.

Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.

Maintains open communication using the appropriate channel regarding issues.

Working Conditions:

·       Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

·       Sit – 1-2 hrs

·       Bend – up to 1/3 of time

·       Squat – up to 1/3 of time

·       Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach up to 1/3 of time

·       Lift - up to 1/3 of time

·       Carry – up to 1/3 of time

·       Push – up to 1/3 of time

·       Pull – up to 1/3 of time

·       Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·       Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·       Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

·       Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

·       Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time
Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

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Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

1. • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

1. • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.

1. • Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

1. • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time

• • Engages in active listening skills
  • Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
  • Uses key words at key times
  • Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette - Every patient, Every time

• • Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
  • Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
  • Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
  • Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
  • Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time

• • Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
  • Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time

• • Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
  • Engages in practices that will continually improve processes