Job Description
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Location
Austin Campus
6330 East Highway 290, Suite 180
Houston, TX 78723
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
Our benefits package includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/LFSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- HSA Employer Contribution
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
- Mental Health Day
- Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor is a pivotal role within the educational framework of CHCP, operating under the direct supervision of the Program Director. This position is designed to deliver high-quality instruction in both theoretical and practical applications, leveraging advanced teaching methodologies to ensure student success in the classroom, clinical practicum, simulation, and skills laboratory settings.
As a key contributor to the academic success of students, the Instructor is responsible for:
- Setting and achieving educational objectives tailored to student needs.
- Providing ongoing mentorship and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Tracking student attendance and progress to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Maintaining professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff to optimize educational outcomes.
- Participating in professional development initiatives, including training and continuing education in instructional methods.
This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of future healthcare professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in clinical and laboratory environments.
- Deliver assigned classes using prescribed courses of study, established texts, and instructional materials.
- Ensure the classroom and laboratory environments are maintained in optimal physical condition.
- Supervise students in laboratory and clinical settings, ensuring adherence to course requirements.
- Review and manage medical supply inventory for laboratory experiences.
- Provide hands-on instruction through demonstrations and competency evaluations.
- Assess student learning by evaluating proficiency in return demonstrations and providing feedback.
- Manage simulation scenarios and evaluate student responses for critical thinking and application.
- Conduct CPR instruction in alignment with American Heart Association guidelines.
- Facilitate patient communication and human relations training.
- Teach phlebotomy techniques, including venous and capillary draws, and centrifuge operations.
- Instruct on ECG and Peak Flow Monitoring procedures.
- Provide training on suture removal and injection techniques (subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular).
- Guide students in obtaining vital signs and measurements, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, and pulse oximetry.
- Train students in triage, critical thinking, and patient documentation practices.
- Perform and instruct point-of-care testing, including HCG, Mono, Strep, Urinalysis, Blood Glucose, and Hematocrit.
- Prepare lab specimens for transport and assist with general and specialized examinations.
- Provide instruction on sterile instrument decontamination, wrapping, and sterilization techniques.
- Teach medication administration, including various routes and buffering/reconstitution for injections.
- Ensure proficiency in aseptic and sterile techniques, including handwashing and decontamination.
- Train students in proper PPE use, maintenance, and disposal practices.
- Educate on safety protocols, biohazard waste disposal, and sharps management.
- Comply with mandated reporting requirements for communicable diseases.
- Degree or post-secondary education and relevant experience meeting state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation standards.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience, with teaching experience preferred.
- Current certification, registration, or licensure as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Medical Doctor (M.D.).
- Current Basic Life Support Provider-Instructor Certification through the American Heart Association.
CHCP (The College of Health Care Professions) is a premier healthcare education institution offering comprehensive programs in allied health, nursing, and related fields. We are dedicated to helping our students achieve their career goals and make meaningful differences in healthcare.
Why Choose CHCP
- Educational Excellence – Join a premier healthcare education institution focused on preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.
- Modern Facilities – Teach with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced learning technologies.
- Collaborative Environment – Work with experienced educators and healthcare professionals committed to student success.
- Professional Development – Access ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities in healthcare education.
- Student-Centered Approach – Work in an environment where student success and career readiness are our top priorities.
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a supportive schedule designed for both professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours