Title: Patient Care Technology/Medical Assisting Dual Enrollment Instructor- Fayette Ware High School

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Jackson

Department: Patient Care Technology

Campus Location: TCAT Jackson

Job Summary

• Implement established program of study and conduct training program in specialty areas.
• Communicate and demonstrate expertise and knowledge of the principles and practices of a Patient Care Technician and Medical Assistant.
• Expertise in the clinical skills required of a Patient Care Technology/Medical Assistant.
• Evaluation of students, maintaining student records,
• Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
• Cooperate with outside agencies; establish and maintain good public relations with the general public.
• Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical condition in classroom and/or lab area.

Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with current active licensure in the State of Tennessee.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years recent nursing experience or three (3) years of experience as a Patient Care Technology/Medical Assistant.
• One (1) year of long-term care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or LPN/RN preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach Certified Nursing Assistant duties, EKG and Phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of effective teaching, supervision, and student management.
• Willingness to remain current in the technological changes of the industry.
• Possess good organizational, mathematical, language, writing and communication skills.
• Possess good character, mature attitude, stable personality, and exhibit evidence of potential ability to instruct.
• Working knowledge of the principles, philosophy, and methods of technical education and individualized instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) as well as the ability to learn and use other software.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

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