Adjunct Instructor - Patient Care Technician Certificate

Rhodes State College; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio seeks an instructor to develop and teach courses in the Patient Care Tech Certificate program. The role encompasses instructing both online and traditional classes, advising students, and ensuring successful course delivery in line with the College's educational standards.

Candidates should possess an associate degree in a health-related field and relevant certifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care technician procedures, protocols, and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct online and traditional in-person lecture and lab courses.
• Provide instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the mission and values of the College.
• Assist and advise students during office hours or appointments.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi for all assigned sections.
• Evaluate and return student work timely to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Submit final grades and all required documents according to deadlines.
• Use the College learning management system (CANVAS) to create course content.
• Partner with MAT Coordinator to evaluate and track student progress.
• Provide student mentoring and ongoing course development.

Skills

Knowledge of patient care technician procedures, protocols, and practices.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited college in a health-related field

Registered Nurse (RN), or Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT), or Certified Medical Assistant

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related career field.

Job description

Summary of Duties

Develop and teach courses in the Patient Care Tech Certificate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instruct online and traditional in-person lecture and lab courses. Traditional, in-person class times vary and may include daytime and evening courses.
• Provide instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the mission and values of the College and within the scope of a defined course of study.
• Assist and advise students during office hours or appointments.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with College, department and divisional policies and processes.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner (not to exceed one week) to promote student learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance in class.
• Submit final grades and all other required documents and reports according to established deadlines.
• Use the College learning management system (CANVAS) to create course content.
• Partner with MAT Coordinator to evaluate and track student progress in clinical coursework.
• Provides student mentoring, ongoing course development, and student and course assessment.

Experience, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Knowledge of patient care technician procedures, protocols, and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with traditional and online teaching.

Education & Certifications

Required:

• Associate degree from an accredited college in a health-related field
• Registered Nurse (RN), or Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT), or Certified Medical Assistant

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related career field.