Athletic Training Tech (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University’s Canyon Health & Wellness Clinic is hiring an Athletic Trainer Tech as a student worker position. This position serves the GCU community by assisting the staff to care for and treat injuries in the Lopes Orthopedic Clinic. The clinic provides rehabilitative care, educates the GCU community on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness and other health related issues.

Requirements

Pre-Athletic Training, Pre Physical Therapy or Exercise Science student preferred
CPR, AED, First Aid certifications.
Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

Responsibilities

Assist staff Athletic Trainer with patient care by utilizing appropriate and up-to-date clinical techniques to effectively assess and treat injuries.
Communicates with staff and patients about their conditions, treatments and rehab progressions.
Assists in setting up and completing therapeutic modality treatments under staff supervision.
Implements rehabilitation and treatment programs for patients in conjunction with staff oversight.
Provides instructional guidance for patients in rehabilitation exercises.
Develops home exercise programs for patients and performs follow up visits to review status of exercise programs in its rehabilitative measures.
Understands and comply with all CAATE standards relevant to clinical athletic training education.
Assists in conducting injury screening and assessments for students, staff and/or faculty of GCU.
Assists with day to day operations of the orthopedic clinic (e.g. stocking supplies, cleaning, equipment maintenance, answering phones, etc.).
Completes all documentation in a timely manner.