Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Family of Hospitals

Department/Specialty: Event Medicine

Schedule: PRN

Salary: $29.00 per hour

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide medical care and support to athletes during athletic practices and games, ensuring safety and quick intervention in emergencies.
• Triage patients and administer first aid using specified supplies and equipment, in accordance with established protocols.
• Communicate effectively with students, athletic coaches, parents, and families, keeping them informed about the care and progress of student-athletes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of medical assessments, treatments, and any injuries sustained during practices or games.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals, athletic trainers, and team staff when necessary, ensuring continuity of care for student-athletes.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Emergency Medical Tech specializing in Paramedic credentialed from the Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Paramedic certification required
• Familiarity with emergency protocols for sports-related injuries and the ability to work autonomously.
• Advanced certifications in emergency care (e.g., ACLS, PALS) or sports medicine-related training are a plus.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.