The Surgical Athletic Trainer (ATC) provides patient care in collaboration with the orthopedic surgeon. The ATC supports and assists the surgical teams in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. The ATC also assists in the outpatient clinic setting under direct and indirect supervision of the surgeon as a liaison for patients. The ATC is to show exemplary teamwork and overall knowledge of the clinical aspect of patient care and documentation of such care.
Degrees:
Licenses & Certifications:
- Licensed Athletic Trainer.
- NATA Certified Athletic Trainer.
- Basic Life Support.
- NAOT Certified Orthopedic Technician.
- Preferred - NBCOT
Additional Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred.
- State of Florida Department of Health license in Athletic Training, certified by National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification, Inc.
- in Athletic Training, Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) from the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT), BLS certified, successful completion and graduation from an Athletic Training Residency Program with surgical curriculum and minimum 1 year of surgical training, or previous experience in the operating room with minimum 1 year of surgical training.
- Demonstrates proper surgical and sterile technique.
- Professional, detail-oriented team player with effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with electronic medical records system preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- High ethical standards, HIPAA/OSHA compliance required.
- Preferred - NBCOT-SC with 3 months of experience and proof of proctoring in surgery
Minimum Required Experience: 1 Year