About the role
- Provide emergency medical service for local high schools. Ideal candidate possesses the experience, and the decision-making and clinical skills to make treatment assessments based on quick injury evaluation. Provide coverage as needed by schools for sporting events and tournaments. Responsibilities Demonstrates and executes the required skills and knowledge by responding to emergency medical situations, rendering an analysis on the situation/injury, and administering emergency medical care. Collaborates with physicians to help prevent, diagnosis, and treat injuries.
- Document all related activities/treatment by completing predetermined forms/reports, and maintaining all information in a confidential manner.
- Must display an ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions and the ability to use good judgment and to remain calm in high stress situations.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Exhibit proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.
- Provide coverage as requested by school.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum
Masters Degree is required; Bachelor's Degree if grandfathered in. Must be in good standing with BoC.
Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers , an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare.
Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends. Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North , in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility.
In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center. Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
This position will be providing Athletic Training and Sports Medicine services to all sports/athletic events at a local school in the Marshall County School System. Candidate will have to communicate with Coaches, School Administrators, Physicians, and parents of student-athletes.