Sports Med Ath Trainer III HX

The Sports Athletic Trainer will work primary out of the Orthopedic Institute on the Mission Bay Campus of UCSF. The position entails a clinical component of physician support, an outreach component of on-site athletic training services, and an administrative component of assisting with projects and events. Clinically, the employee will spend time in a specialty clinic assisting with the day-to-day operations. The AT will be asked to room patients, assist in the patient intake process, and pull up any necessary records relevant to the patient visit. The AT will also provide physician support by assisting with patient education and post-operative procedures as requested. Other responsibilities include assisting with the daily administration of clinic duties, and other tasks as assigned. Outreach for the AT consists of providing on-site care for high school athletes.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job.  The functions should add up to 100%.

Required Qualifications :
•    Bachelor's degree in related field
•    Two (2) years’ education and/or experience in the athletic training field
•    Current and in good standing Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) with the Board of Certification, Inc.
•    AHA BLS / CPR Certification
•    Thorough knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.
•    Ability to work in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team.
•    Strong written and oral communication.
•    Excellent time management and organizational skills.
•    Thorough knowledge of medical terminology appropriate to job responsibilities.
•    Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population.
•    Strong familiarity of all Microsoft Office programs.
•    Project management experience.
•    Ability to provide first responder care at athletic events.
•    Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injures and treatments

Preferred Qualifications :
•    For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
•    Previous experience working in a clinical setting with physicians and office assistants.
•    Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.
•    Advanced degree in related field

License/Certification :
•    Current and in good standing Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) with the Board of Certification, Inc.
•    AHA BLS / CPR Certification