Director, Patient Care Technician Program/Instructor of Practice- Accepting Applications

Saint Francis University - Loretto, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Loretto, PA

Educational Services

About the position

Saint Francis University invites applications for a full-time Director, Patient Care Technician Program/Instructor of Practice in the Division of Professional Studies. The Director is responsible for the development and operation of the Patient Care Technician Program, which includes budget, supplies, and lab equipment. The Director is responsible for participating in classroom and simulation training, teaching online, in the lab, and through field experiences, as well as scheduling clinical instruction for students to meet the program certification objectives as outlined by the Patient Care Technician accreditation and guidelines. He/She will help build and maintain relationships with local hospitals, agencies, and school partners. The Director will provide support for all healthcare simulation operations in the Curry Innovation Center and provide backup assistance to the Experiential Learning Commons on the main campus, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate the Patient Care Technician Program, including budget, supplies, and lab equipment.
• Participate in classroom and simulation training.
• Teach online, in the lab, and through field experiences.
• Schedule clinical instruction for students to meet program certification objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local hospitals, agencies, and school partners.
• Support healthcare simulation operations in the Curry Innovation Center.
• Provide backup assistance to the Experiential Learning Commons on the main campus.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree and/or related experience of up to three years within the healthcare field.
• Background and knowledge of basic patient care from completion of a certification as a Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant, Nurse, etc.
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or willingness to become certified.
• Clearances and background check are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Teaching experience.