SAS - Medical Technologist Allied Health Instructor

Job Description Objective The Medical Technologist/Allied Health Instructor is a professional educator and healthcare practitioner who bridges clinical practice, laboratory science, and classroom education within the Department of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. The position provides instruction, curriculum development, laboratory management, clinical education, student assessment, and interdisciplinary support for Allied Health Sciences programs. The Medical Technologist/Allied Health Instructor delivers theoretical and practical instruction within areas of professional expertise; develops and reviews curricula; prepares laboratory and simulation learning experiences; evaluates student competencies; and maintains laboratory equipment, resources, and safety standards. The position works collaboratively with the Physical Therapy Educator in the development and delivery of relevant Physical Therapy and Allied Health instructional activities. The Medical Technologist/Allied Health Instructor also collaborates with Nursing clinical faculty to integrate laboratory and diagnostic sciences into clinical nursing education. The Medical Technologist/Allied Health Instructor contributes to the continued development and expansion of Allied Health Sciences education within the Department and ensures that instructional activities reflect current professional standards, evidence-based practice, emerging healthcare technologies, and applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements. Essential Functions Medical Technology Education, Instruction, and Curriculum Development Collaborate with the Allied Health Sciences Educators in the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of Allied Health Sciences instructional activities. Provide classroom, laboratory, practical, and small-group instruction within areas of professional expertise and demonstrated competency. Participate in the development, review, and revision of curricula to ensure alignment with program outcomes, professional competencies, accreditation requirements, and current healthcare practices. Develop course content, lesson plans, laboratory exercises, case studies, simulations, competency-based activities, and other instructional resources. Participate in curriculum mapping, course evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of Allied Health Sciences programs. Incorporate current healthcare technologies, evidence-based practices, and developments in Medical Laboratory Science into teaching and curriculum development. Teaching and Student Learning Deliver engaging theoretical, laboratory, practical, and competency-based instruction. Apply appropriate teaching methodologies to support students with diverse educational and professional backgrounds. Provide demonstrations of laboratory procedures, equipment use, diagnostic processes, infection prevention practices, and other activities within professional scope. Facilitate case-based, simulation-based, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning activities. Provide academic and technical guidance to students during classroom, laboratory, simulation, and practical learning experiences. Promote critical thinking, clinical reasoning, professionalism, teamwork, and safe healthcare practices. Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student learning and professional development. Collaboration With Nursing Clinical Faculty Collaborate with Nursing clinical faculty to integrate laboratory and diagnostic sciences into nursing clinical, laboratory, and simulation education. Assist Nursing faculty with teaching laboratory and diagnostic concepts relevant to patient assessment and clinical care. Support students in small groups in correlating laboratory values and diagnostic findings with pathophysiology, patient assessment findings, clinical manifestations, and nursing interventions. Collaborate in developing clinical scenarios, simulations, case studies, and interdisciplinary learning activities incorporating realistic laboratory and diagnostic information. Assist Nursing clinical faculty during selected laboratory, simulation, clinical, and competency-based activities within the Medical Technologist's professional scope. Promote interdisciplinary communication and understanding of the respective roles of Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy, and other healthcare professions. Laboratory Management and Safety Coordinate the preparation and organization of laboratories for teaching and practical activities. Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, instructional materials, and supplies in a safe and functional condition. Manage and monitor consumable laboratory supplies and assist with inventory control and procurement planning. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of laboratory equipment and procedures. Ensure laboratories are appropriately prepared before instructional activities and restored following use. Identify and report damage, malfunctioning, outdated, or unsafe equipment. Assist with preventative maintenance, equipment records, and identification of future laboratory resource requirements. Promote a culture of laboratory safety, quality assurance, professionalism, and accountability among students. Student Assessment and Competency Evaluation Develop and administer appropriate student assessments, including written examinations, quizzes, laboratory practical examinations, case-based assessments, and competency evaluations. Evaluate student achievement of required theoretical, laboratory, and practical competencies. Maintain accurate records of student performance and competency achievement. Provide constructive feedback and identify students requiring additional academic or practical support. Collaborate with faculty to develop remediation and student support strategies when appropriate. Participate in the evaluation of student learning outcomes and use findings to inform instructional and curriculum improvement. Professional Development and Academic Responsibilities Participate in departmental meetings, committees, curriculum reviews, program evaluation, and other academic activities. Contribute to accreditation, program review, quality-improvement, and curriculum-development activities as assigned. Perform other duties consistent with the position and assigned by the Chair/Director. Essential Knowledge, Skills Abilities Working knowledge of Allied Health Sciences and rehabilitation principles relevant to interdisciplinary healthcare education. Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, instructional design, teaching methodologies, and student assessment. Ability to teach independently within professional scope and assigned areas of expertise. Ability to develop and deliver classroom, laboratory, simulation, and practical instruction. Ability to develop course materials, learning outcomes, laboratory activities, case studies, examinations, and competency-based assessments. Ability to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback. Ability to collaborate effectively with Physical Therapy, Nursing, and other Allied Health Sciences faculty. Ability to assist Nursing clinical faculty in integrating laboratories and diagnostic science into clinical and simulation education. Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, instructional, and teamwork skills. Commitment to student-centered learning, evidence-based education, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and continuous quality improvement.