Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor

The College of Health Care Professions; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Health Care Professions is seeking a Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor to teach both theory and hands-on practice across classroom, clinical practicum, simulation, and laboratory settings. You will monitor student attendance, set objectives, mentor students, and coordinate ongoing training to support competency.

This is a hybrid role, with online services and a must-be-located-in-Austin requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and curriculum delivery in healthcare settings.
• Strong clinical skills including phlebotomy, injections, CPR and aseptic technique.
• Ability to assess student competency and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory and practical applications in classroom, practicum, simulation, and skills lab.
• Maintain classroom order and supervise students in lab/clinical settings.
• Assess learning and document student progress; manage CPR instruction per AHA guidelines.

Skills

Patient communication

Triage & critical thinking

CPR Basic Life Support

Phlebotomy

Vital signs measurement

Injections

Sterile technique

Safety & biohazard disposal

Documentation

Education

Post-secondary education/degree

MA/LVN/RN/MD licensure

BLS Provider-Instructor Certification (AHA)

CPR-AHA-Provider certification

1 year healthcare teaching experience

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor
HYBRID

Location: Online Services- MUST BE LOCATED IN AUSTIN

Summary

The Laboratory Skills Instructor works under the direction of the Program Director. Teaches theory and practical applications using instructional methods and teaching skills in the classroom, clinical practicum, simulation and skills laboratory tracking. Primary functions include: student attendance and progress, setting educational objectives for the students, on-going mentoring and attention to the continued needs of the students, maintaining a satisfactory working relationship with our students, faculty, and staff. Participate in training, preparation, and continuing education in instructional methods and teaching skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Skills Instruction

• Teaches assigned number of classes using the prescribed courses of study with established texts and/or prescribed instructional materials
• Maintains classroom in good physical order
• Responsible and accountable for supervising students in a laboratory and/or clinical setting for respective course(s)
• Review and order proper medical supplies for laboratory experience
• Assess learning by evaluating competency with return demonstrations
• Sign, date, and provide feedback for each student skills checklist as required
• Manages simulation scenarios and evaluates student responses
• Manage CPR instruction in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines

Medical Assisting Skills

• Patient communication and human relations
• Phlebotomy (venous, capillary draws and centrifuge)
• ECG and Peak Flow Monitoring
• Suture removal
• Injections (subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular)
• Obtaining vital signs and measurements (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, pulse oximetry)
• Triage, critical thinking and patient documentation
• Perform point of care testing (HCG, Mono, Strep, Urinalysis, Blood Glucose, Hematocrit)
• Obtain and prepare lab specimens for transport
• Assistance with general and specialized examinations (i.e., gynecological exams)
• CPR (Basic Life Support-Provider)
• Sterile instrument decontamination, wrapping, and sterilization
• Medication Administration (various routes and buffering/reconstitution of medications for injections)
• Aseptic and Sterile Technique (handwashing, decontamination)
• PPE use, maintenance, and disposal
• Safety, Biohazard waste disposal and sharps management
• Mandated reporting of communicable disease

Qualifications

• Degree or post-secondary education and relative experience to meet state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation requirements
• Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience with teaching experience preferred
• Current certification, registration, and/or licensure as a Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Doctor (M.D.)
• Current Basic Life Support Provider-Instructor Certification through the American Heart Association
• 1 year teaching experience in healthcare or higher ed. CPR-AHA-Provider certification. Current CPR and MA (or nursing/healthcare practitioner) certification/license