Certified EKG Tech Instructors (Part-Time)

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Working Title
Certified EKG Tech Instructors (Part-Time)


Role Title
Certified EKG Tech Instructor


Role Code

FLSA
Exempt


Pay Band
UG


Position Number
286A9999


Agency
Virginia Western Community College


Division
Virginia Western Community College (Div)


Work Location
Roanoke (City) - 770


Hiring Range
Commensurate based on qualifications


Emergency/Essential Personnel
No


EEO Category
B-Professional


Full Time or Part Time
Part Time


Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No


Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule


Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.

Sensitive Position
No


Job Description

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.

Responsibilities include 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). Instructors will be expected to deliver established course curriculum and lab set-up, lab safety, student monitoring, transfer of knowledge in support of certification preparation, troubleshooting classroom technical issues, and tracking equipment usage and inventory. In addition, instructors will assess students for content mastery and skills proficiency and maintain student attendance and grades in accordance with established policies. Instructors may also assist with content development and curriculum.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled. Classes will be held in Roanoke on Virginia Western's main campus, with possible remote work as needed. Primary scheduling for classes includes weekday evenings and/or weekends. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, basis.

Special Assignments


May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications


Candidate must be or have been an EKG Technician with at least one year of experience performing EKGs and hold a current EKG certification. The successful candidate must have experience in the healthcare field. The successful candidate must possess expert-level skills and abilities necessary to pass the EKG exam. Must possess knowledge of local and regional health care facilities and systems. Must be very detailed oriented and be able to meet set deadlines. The successful candidate will have expert skills, knowledge, experience, and education in the healthcare field needed to successfully prepare students to sit for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam through National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Must have knowledge of medical terminology, cardiology, and EKG technology. Must have experience working with computer programs, including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with adult learners of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations


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 with the ability to deliver instruction in the classroom and in lab environments. Associate or bachelor's degree in healthcare or a related field and five years of work experience in a patient care setting.

Experience in teaching adult learners and working in Canvas or a similar Learning Management System is helpful.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No


Supervises Employees
No


Required Travel


N/A

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
ADJ_3035P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
multi-hire


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
02/03/2026


Job Close Date
02/02/2027


Open Until Filled
Yes


Agency Website




Contact Name

Email
View email address on click.appcast.io


Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants


Only on-line applications will be accepted.
Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter and transcripts of all college work completed. An "other" document, such as a letter of reference or additional transcripts, is optional and may be included as part of the online application process.

We MUST receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, please upload a document indicating that the transcripts will be mailed or sent separately to fulfill this requirement. The application will not be accepted without this "required" documentation.

Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered.

For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: Questions about the on-line application process call View phone number on click.appcast.io or 857-7283.

Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: "711" or View phone number on click.appcast.io. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer


The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS such as I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest.

EEO Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement


VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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