EKG Certification Instructor (Non-Credit)

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The Division of Business and Community Services at Holyoke Community College is seeking part-time instructors to teach EKG training courses for workforce training and contract training programs with area highs schools, based on National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-approved curriculum and in alignment with state regulations. Instructor will prepare students to take and pass the NHA Certification exams, providing all didactic and lab instruction, as well as exam preparation and review. With assistance, the instructor will develop curricula and plan course content, provide effective didactic (classroom) and hands-on skills/lab instruction, and evaluate training effectiveness so that students learn the specific skill sets and knowledge needed to obtain certification and to pursue a career in healthcare. Instructor may also be invited to teach in workforce training settings for adult job seekers on the HCC campus. The instructor will need to become familiar with NHA guidelines and policies, including testing procedures, and will keep accurate attendance, grade, and skills information.

REQUIRED:

• EKG Certification and or Phlebotomy Certification
• MUST be available to teach face-to-face in the Quabbin area, on the high school schedule (7:30-9 am).
• At least one year of prior experience teaching.
• Commitment to, and demonstrated ability to, work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

PREFERRED:

• Professional experience as an EKG technician, Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, nurse, EMT and/or Paramedic, etc.
• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Curriculum development or program design experience.
• Bilingual capacity in English and another language.

Part-time, Non-Benefited Position
Hourly Rate: $65-$70; no benefits
Funding Source: Grant

Position open until filled.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.