Prairie State College
Patient Care Technician Instructor
Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States, 60411
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number H0490P
Classification Hourly
Position Number
Position Title Patient Care Technician Instructor
Status of Position
FLSA Non Exempt
Position Summary
Our Dialysis Patient Care Technician program is comprised of two classes: Dialysis Technician and Patient Care Technician. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for both the CPCT/A and CCHT exams.
We are seeking a part-time hourly instructor to provide theory and clinical training for the patient care portion of the Dialysis Patient Care Technician vocational program. Successful candidates will have the desire to engage a diverse student population.
Reporting Relationship
Directly reports to Manager, Workforce and Community Partnerships - Workforce Professions
Essential Responsibilities
1. Prepare and provide lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum for industry credentials.
2. Plan for instructional activities supporting curriculum.
3. Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
4. Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional activities.
5. Organize concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable manner covering all objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
6. Use appropriate Learning Management Systems (LMS), and assessment tools to ensure learning outcomes are being met.
7. Monitor student attendance, retention, and documents (as required).
8. Plan and update the curriculum for instructional activities including lectures, class discussions, and exams.
9. Effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
10. Advise students as it relates to school policies and satisfactory performance and maintain communication with the program coordinator regarding such activity.
11. Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades for all students in a timely manner.
12. Process course midterm and final grades according to policy.
13. Monitor all equipment and supply inventory for repair and/or replenishment (as required).
14. Submit timely, written notice of textbook, supply, instructional and equipment needs to the program coordinator (as required).
15. Communicate with the program coordinator and/or manager on challenges, noteworthy issues or concerns related to students.
16. Maintain on-time attendance and schedule adherence.
17. Maintain a positive attitude and support a commitment to departmental excellence.
18. Maintain instructional service levels and productivity with efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the department, consistent with the role of this position
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensure or certification in a related field such as Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT), or Licensed Registered Nurse specializing in Nephrology (RN).
2. Three years of experience as a Dialysis Patient Care Technician or in a directly related field.
3. Hands on experience in obtaining and monitoring vital signs
4. Ability to clearly explain steps and procedures involved in electrocardiograms (ECGs)
5. Proficient in blood collection and processing techniques, including venipuncture and specimen handling
6. Clear understanding of standard dialysis procedures and patient care protocol
7. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
8. Experience using technology in the classroom.
9. Instructional/training experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Experienced user of education LMS (preferably Desire2Learn).
3. Experience teaching, especially at the community college level.
4. Experience working with culturally and intellectually diverse groups.
5. Ability to create diverse teaching methods.
Anticipated Work Hours and Days
Salary $25 /hour
Benefits
N/A
Posting Date 08/05/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted electronically.
Posting Details
Posting Number H0490P
Classification Hourly
Position Number
Position Title Patient Care Technician Instructor
Status of Position
FLSA Non Exempt
Position Summary
Our Dialysis Patient Care Technician program is comprised of two classes: Dialysis Technician and Patient Care Technician. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for both the CPCT/A and CCHT exams.
We are seeking a part-time hourly instructor to provide theory and clinical training for the patient care portion of the Dialysis Patient Care Technician vocational program. Successful candidates will have the desire to engage a diverse student population.
Reporting Relationship
Directly reports to Manager, Workforce and Community Partnerships - Workforce Professions
Essential Responsibilities
1. Prepare and provide lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum for industry credentials.
2. Plan for instructional activities supporting curriculum.
3. Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
4. Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional activities.
5. Organize concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable manner covering all objectives outlined in the course syllabus.
6. Use appropriate Learning Management Systems (LMS), and assessment tools to ensure learning outcomes are being met.
7. Monitor student attendance, retention, and documents (as required).
8. Plan and update the curriculum for instructional activities including lectures, class discussions, and exams.
9. Effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
10. Advise students as it relates to school policies and satisfactory performance and maintain communication with the program coordinator regarding such activity.
11. Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades for all students in a timely manner.
12. Process course midterm and final grades according to policy.
13. Monitor all equipment and supply inventory for repair and/or replenishment (as required).
14. Submit timely, written notice of textbook, supply, instructional and equipment needs to the program coordinator (as required).
15. Communicate with the program coordinator and/or manager on challenges, noteworthy issues or concerns related to students.
16. Maintain on-time attendance and schedule adherence.
17. Maintain a positive attitude and support a commitment to departmental excellence.
18. Maintain instructional service levels and productivity with efficiency, accuracy, and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the department, consistent with the role of this position
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensure or certification in a related field such as Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT), or Licensed Registered Nurse specializing in Nephrology (RN).
2. Three years of experience as a Dialysis Patient Care Technician or in a directly related field.
3. Hands on experience in obtaining and monitoring vital signs
4. Ability to clearly explain steps and procedures involved in electrocardiograms (ECGs)
5. Proficient in blood collection and processing techniques, including venipuncture and specimen handling
6. Clear understanding of standard dialysis procedures and patient care protocol
7. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
8. Experience using technology in the classroom.
9. Instructional/training experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Experienced user of education LMS (preferably Desire2Learn).
3. Experience teaching, especially at the community college level.
4. Experience working with culturally and intellectually diverse groups.
5. Ability to create diverse teaching methods.
Anticipated Work Hours and Days
Salary $25 /hour
Benefits
N/A
Posting Date 08/05/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted electronically.