What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Orangeburg County School District position at Orangeburg County Schools?
POSITION PURPOSE: The certified athletic trainer will support the efforts of the Rehab Services and Sports Medicine Departments at MUSC Health - Orangeburg, while concurrently supporting Orangeburg County School District and its student athletes.
Additionally, the athletic trainer provides administrative support to the attending provider as deemed appropriate. All practice is performed under the supervision of a licensed MUSC attending provider. Opportunities are expected to be available to support fitness programming and other aspects of the MUSC Health's five (5) fitness centers in the region.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide general patient care in a clinical setting: triage patients and prepare for provider exams and procedures; assist with exams, procedures and treatments as necessary; instruct patients in collection of samples and tests; administer prescribed medications, treatments and tests as ordered; observe record and report patient physical and psychosocial condition, reaction to medications and treatments to provider; respond to and triage incoming calls; instruct patient as ordered regarding treatment and/or medication. Call in orders appropriately as ordered by provider
2. Coordinate patient care: Maintain timely flow of patients, schedule appointments and referrals
based on urgency and availability; screen patients for appropriate information and provide
patient education as appropriate for diagnosis and treatment; maintain and review patient
records, charts and other pertinent information, communicating information as appropriate;
post-test exams results; review operative information with patient; educate patients in therapy
treatment plans; assist with cast/brace and preoperative and equipment when needed; be available to assist on days when requested (i.e., graft prep, patient flow, etc.); assists surgery scheduling and interface with central scheduling.
3. Maintain inventory and equipment: maintain exam room supplies, instruments and cleanliness
as required by OSHA and UMA; ensure accurate calibrations, cleaning and scheduled
maintenance of clinical/lab equipment as required by OSHA, CLIA and UMA; track by
documentation.
4. Perform Clerical and administrative duties as necessary: Complete office forms for patients (i.e.
disability forms, FMLA forms). Attend in-services and meetings, participates in committees as
requested. Assist provider’s in scheduling appointments, depositions etc.
Minimum Training and Education:
1. Successful completion of the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (BOC) examination;
2. Current active certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer's Association;
3. Current active licensure by the Department of Health and Environmental Control to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the state of South Carolina or gain SC licensure within 6 months upon selection for position;
4. Participation in continuing education (75 CEU's every 3 years)
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To best assist the Sports Medicine and Rehab Services Departments in clinical practice, the Athletic Trainer should have the following qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or other appropriate field;
2. Possess previous Orthopaedic experience;
3. Have experience with clinical Orthopaedic operations.