Certified EKG Tech Instructors (Part-Time)

State of Virginia • Roanoke, VA

76d • Remote

About The Position

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. The School of Career and Corporate Training department of the college, previously called Workforce Development, is currently accepting applications for part-time day and/or evening, Certified EKG Tech Instructor.

Requirements

• Must be or have been an EKG Technician with at least one year of experience performing EKGs and hold a current EKG certification.
• Experience in the healthcare field.
• Expert-level skills and abilities necessary to pass the EKG exam.
• Knowledge of local and regional health care facilities and systems.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet set deadlines.
• Expert skills, knowledge, experience, and education in the healthcare field needed to successfully prepare students for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam through National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Knowledge of medical terminology, cardiology, and EKG technology.
• Experience working with computer programs, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to write syllabi and exams, develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Ability to work with adult learners of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to provide instruction in accelerated formats geared towards certification exam preparation.
• Demonstrated track record of high level of student credential and institutional outcomes.
• Experience in teaching adult learners.
• Experience working in Canvas or a similar Learning Management System.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare or a related field and five years of work experience in a patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Teaching students in both classroom and lab settings to help ensure students gain the knowledge and skills required to pass their credentialing exam for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Delivering established course curriculum and lab set-up, lab safety, student monitoring, and transfer of knowledge in support of certification preparation.
• Troubleshooting classroom technical issues and tracking equipment usage and inventory.
• Assessing students for content mastery and skills proficiency.
• Maintaining student attendance and grades in accordance with established policies.
• Assisting with content development and curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees