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RWJBarnabas Health

Sports Health Technician

RWJBarnabas Health, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933

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Req #:

0000214981

Category:

Sports Medicine

Status:

Full-Time

Shift:

Day

Facility:

RWJ New Brunswick

Department:

Rutgers Athletic Department

Pay Range:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Location:

One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Associate

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Rutgers Athletic Department

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Job Overview RWJ Barnabas Health is looking for a talented, passionate individual for our Associate role within the Rutgers Athletic Department in New Brunswick, NJ. This full-time position will serve as Sports Health Technician with Rutgers University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to assist with daily coordination of the university's overall sports health program through non-patient facing athletics health care administration. The successful candidate will provide these services to the university's intercollegiate athletic population under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Athletic Training Services, in consultation with the Director of Athletic Training Services, Chief Medical Officer, Team Physicians, and other qualified medical personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a health and wellness field of study

CPR/AED certification through AHA, or successful completion prior to start date

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Experience managing multiple tasks while working proficiently under pressure

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with efficiency and effectiveness

Commitment to maintain confidentiality and discretion in managing personal health information

Ability to routinely lift equipment and supplies, up to 50 pounds, from ground

Scheduling Requirements

Non-traditional working hours, holidays, evenings, and weekend required

Full-Time Schedule

40 hours weekly

Travel required during specific periods based on competition schedules

Essential Functions

Attend scheduled team practices as directed by supervisor

Provide first aid and emergency medical care to student athletes through accepted medical standards

Provide support to staff physical therapists and athletic trainers during rehabilitative services for student athletes, under the supervision of team physicians and in coordination with staff physical therapist

Assist with the coordination and scheduling of student-athletes for physical examinations, and medical referrals to determine a student-athlete's ability to practice and/or compete in consultation with the team physicians

Educate players, coaches, and staff on injury prevention strategies through a variety of mechanisms

Assist with the compilation, input, organization, and maintenance of accurate and valid medical records regarding University student-athletes

Maintain supply inventory within the athletic training facilities and address procurement needs per departmental procedures

Within the bounds of confidentiality and other related matters of propriety, make sure that relevant information is set forth and presented to coaches, academic support, and health service providers, as well as to athletes and their family members in a clear, concise, and cogent format

Other duties as assigned

Benefits And Perks

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning Support

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Community and Volunteer Opportunities

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

… and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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