James Cano
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Sul Ross St. University
Alpine, TX 79830
ad2gf2@r.postjobfree.com
US Army Veteran (Combat Medic) with over 20 years of medical experience as a medic and as a Licensed Athletic Trainer. Worked at high school level and professionally with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Two years of football coaching experience/baseball & soccer. Teaching certification in Health, Health Science Technology, Physical Education.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Sul Ross State University - Alpine, TX
July 2023 to Present
Assist Head Athletic Trainer with coverage of practices & games for NCAA Division 2 athletic programs. Treatment administered for injured athletes. Record keeping done on ELR system. Head Athletic Trainer
New Mexico IceWolves - Albuquerque, NM
January 2023 to Present
Responsible for health and well being of players on the New Mexico Ice Wolves, both NA3L & NAHL (North American Hockey League) teams. Work in conjunction with Head Coach, general manager & owner of the team. Work with Team Physician.
Head Athletic Trainer
Corpus Christi IceRays Hockey club - Corpus Christi, TX September 2022 to January 2023
Head Athletic Trainer hockey team in North American Hockey League. Working in conjunction with the team physician and medical staff. Take care of athletes during practice and games. Communication with coaches and other athletic trainers in the league. Assistant Football/Baseball Coach - Anatomy and Physiology Teacher Floresville HS/Floresville ISD - Floresville, TX
August 2021 to June 2022
Assistant football (inside linebackers coach)/JV baseball coach. Coached football at the Varsity and Junior Varsity level. Coaching Junior Varsity baseball. Anatomy and Physiology teacher for two high school classes. Conducted labs for students and provided in class learning. Head Athletic Trainer
Uvalde CISD/Uvalde HS - Uvalde, TX
August 2019 to July 2021
Head Athletic Trainer for Uvalde High School and Uvalde Junior High School. Covered athletic events and provided appropriate health care to injured athletes. Provided rehabilitation to injuries, proper first aid & wound care, treatment of athletic injuries, etc. Worked with Team Physician and Nurse to follow proper Covid 19 protocols. Filed insurance claims, ordered supplies, training of students in Sports Medicine class, etc.
Assistant Athletic Trainer /Medical Terminology Teacher South San Antonio ISD - South San Antonio HS - San Antonio, TX August 2016 to August 2019
Assistant Athletic Trainer- Assisted the Head Athletic Trainer with coverage of practice and games. Taught
Medical Terminology class.
US Army Army - Aurora, CO
October 1992 to August 1996
Combat Medical Specialist- working with a Physician Assistant in medical clinic for two years. Performed and training in phlebotomy, intravenous injections, suturing and medical terminology and treatment for injured soldiers.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM, US
August 1997 to May 1999
Associate in Arts
San Antonio College - San Antonio, TX, US
August 1989 to May 1990
Skills
• Anatomy Knowledge (10+ years)
• Teaching (10+ years) (10+ years)
• Physiology Knowledge (10+ years)
• Medical Records (10+ years)
• Sports Coaching (10+ years)
• First Aid (10+ years)
• Hospital Experience (6 years)
• EMR Systems (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• Medical Terminology (10+ years)
• Nursing (10+ years)
• Experience Administering Injections (6 years)
• Physical Education (10+ years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Phlebotomy (10+ years)
• Medical Office Experience (10+ years)
• Laboratory Experience (4 years)
• Insurance Verification
• Triage (10+ years)
• Venipuncture (10+ years)
• Social media management
• Communication skills
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Athletic Trainer
Teaching Certification
First Aid Certification
BLS Certification