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North Oaks Medical Center

SPORTS MEDICINE TECHNICIAN - SPORTS MEDICINE

North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond, Louisiana, United States, 70403


Status: PRN - As Needed

Shift: PRN

Exempt: No

Summary:

Under supervision of the department professional, the technician performs general non-technical duties; assists the department professional in transferring, lifting, positioning, and treating athletes in all areas in the hospital system including but not limited to sports medicine clinic locations, area junior high and high schools, Chappapeela Sports Park, and Southeastern Louisiana University. Maintains treatment areas and performs upkeep on all equipment and supplies.

Other information:

A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill

1. Previous Experience Required:

One to two years of college preferred with some experience in patient care and working knowledge of medical terminology.

Specialized or Technical Education Required:High school graduate required.

2. Physical Effort Required/Physical Demands:

Intermittent exertion in positioning, lifting, transferring patients, equipment, or other materials.

Total body lifts onto a stretcher of injured athletes. Walking and standing predominant although intermittent running required sometimes with emergencies.

Strength: Medium

Push: Frequently

Pull: Frequently

Carry: Frequently

Lift: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: ConstantlyWalk: Constantly

Responsibilities:• Assist with such treatments including, but not limited to, exercises, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ice packs, traction, wound care, bracing, taping and splinting. under the supervision of a department professional.• Prepare any written documentation required by the department as directed by the department professional.• Provide care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.• Maintain appointment books, logs, and schedules as necessary for the daily operations of the department.• Prepare equipment and treatment areas for incoming athletes.• Maintain and distribute appropriate supplies including bandages, cleaning supplies and assistive devices.• Provide general assistance to department professional as directed.• Maintain cleanliness of department, treatment areas and equipment.• Perform clerical duties such as writing patient charges, answering telephones, and other related duties as directed.• Comply with department policies, procedures, objectives, and safety, environmental, infection control and quality assurance programs.• Participate in educational programs in-service meetings and attend other meetings that are required.• Perform other duties as directed by the supervising athletic trainer and/or Lead Athletic Trainer.• Communicate at an appropriate level necessary for interaction with all hospital personnel.• Follow North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.