Job Information
UNC Health Care Athletic First Responder in Hendersonville, North Carolina
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 HealthPardee.
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
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.