Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor in Austin

Energy Jobline ZR; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a part-time Laboratory Skills Instructor to teach Medical Assisting theory and hands-on skills in online services, with in-person Austin requirements. The instructor reports to the Program Director and conducts classroom, practicum, simulation, and skills-lab training.

Responsibilities include student attendance and progress, objective setting, mentoring, resource preparation, and ensuring CPR/AHA guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Degree or post-secondary education and relative experience to meet state (TWC) and ABHES accreditation requirements.
• Minimum of 3-5 years practical teaching experience in healthcare.
• Current certification/licensure as Medical Assistant, LVN, RN or MD.
• Current BLS Provider-Instructor Certification (American Heart Association).
• 1 year teaching experience in healthcare or higher ed; CPR-AHA-Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaches classes using prescribed courses and materials.
• Supervises students in laboratory/clinical settings.
• Reviews and orders proper medical supplies for labs.
• Provides hands-on instruction via demonstrations and feedback on skills checklists.
• Manages simulations and CPR instruction per AHA guidelines.

Skills

Patient communication

Phlebotomy

ECG and Peak Flow

Injections

Vital signs measurement

Triage & documentation

CPR/BLS Instructor

Sterile technique

Safety & biohazard

Teaching & mentoring

Education

State accreditation requirements (TWC & ABHES)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant Laboratory Skills Instructor
HYBRID- Part Time

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
• Provide hands-on instruction for students via demonstration.
• 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) DocuSign Envelope ID: D1D8A8BA-9D4A-45B3-A905-85EDD2B129A5 Revised 12/2021 JD – Laboratory Skills Instructor
• 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 .
• 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.