Athletic First Responder

Description

Job Summary

The Athletic First Responder is responsible for providing athletic first aid for the prevention and care of athletic injuries. This position will

Responsibilities And Scope

• Performs outreach duties for the sports medicine program to assigned schools.

• Provides immediate first aid and intervention, prevention of injuries, and reporting of all athletic injuries.

• Works under the supervision of a licensed athletic trainer employed by UNC Health Pardee.

Qualifications

Hired candidates are expected to complete the Athletic First Responder program taught by Pardee UNC Health Sports Medicine team.

Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must be certified in both CPR and the use of an AED. Certifications must be from NCOEMS, AHA, or American Red Cross.

Preferred

• EMT, Paramedic, or First Aid certification preferred