Patient Care Technician CTT Instructor
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician Instructor delivers high-quality classroom and hands-on healthcare instruction to prepare students for entry-level employment in the healthcare industry. The instructor prepares students for industry-recognized certifications and provides individualized instruction, mentoring, and case management to support student achievement, career readiness, and successful completion of the Job Corps program. The role teaches fundamental patient care skills, including taking vital signs, infection control, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, safety procedures, and basic patient monitoring. The instructor develops lesson plans, instructional materials, practical exercises, and assessments aligned with industry standards; evaluates student progress; and maintains a safe, organized, and professional classroom and clinical learning environment. The instructor also supports career exploration, employment preparation, and job placement, collaborates with center staff, maintains accurate and confidential student records, and ensures compliance with Job Corps requirements, company policies, and applicable healthcare training standards.
Requirements
- At least one year of teaching experience or experience in a related healthcare field.
- Appropriate state certification, licensure, or accreditation, or credentials recognized by a professional healthcare organization.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
- Strong clinical, communication, organizational, instructional, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate and supervise hands-on patient care activities.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds, with assistance when necessary, and perform the physical requirements of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Job Corps experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on training in Patient Care Technician skills and competencies.
- Prepare students for industry-recognized certifications and entry into the healthcare workforce.
- Teach fundamental patient care skills, including vital signs, infection control, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, safety procedures, and basic patient monitoring.
- Demonstrate proper healthcare techniques, professional standards, patient dignity, confidentiality, and compassionate care.
- Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, practical exercises, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, provide constructive feedback, and implement individualized instructional strategies.
- Provide student mentoring and case management to support attendance, retention, achievement, and program completion.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional classroom and clinical learning environment.
- Reinforce workplace readiness, communication, teamwork, professionalism, and Career Success Standards.
- Hold students accountable for center policies, dress code, attendance, and behavioral expectations.
- Assist students with career exploration, employment leads, interview preparation, and job placement opportunities.
- Monitor graduate employment outcomes and support transitions into healthcare careers.
- Collaborate with center leadership and other departments to provide quality instruction and comprehensive student support.
- Maintain accurate student records, progress reports, and required documentation while protecting confidential information.
- Ensure compliance with Job Corps PRH requirements, company policies, and applicable healthcare training standards.
- Support center performance goals and participate in continuous program improvement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by center leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
