Patient Care Technician (PCT) | Part-Time Healthcare Trainer
Help Shape the Future of Healthcare
Turn your patient care expertise into an opportunity to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals while earning supplemental income on a flexible schedule.
We're seeking experienced healthcare professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with students preparing for careers in patient care. This flexible part-time independent contractor opportunity is ideal for professionals who want to continue working in healthcare, explore a rewarding side opportunity, or transition into retirement while making a meaningful impact.
No teaching certification is required. A comprehensive curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional resources are provided, allowing you to focus on mentoring students and sharing the real-world skills that prepare graduates to deliver safe, compassionate patient care.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Flexible part-time independent contractor opportunity.
- Earn supplemental income while continuing your healthcare career.
- No teaching certification required.
- Curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional resources are provided.
- Ideal for working or retired healthcare professionals seeking a rewarding way to give back.
- Help prepare students for successful careers in one of healthcare's fastest-growing fields.
What You'll Do
- Deliver engaging classroom instruction and hands-on Patient Care Technician (PCT) training.
- Teach core patient care concepts, including vital signs, patient safety, infection control, basic nursing skills, professional communication, and other essential clinical competencies.
- Prepare students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for industry-recognized certifications and entry-level patient care careers.
- Utilize the provided curriculum while maintaining student records and basic classroom documentation.
- Mentor and encourage students by sharing real-world experiences, best practices, and professional expectations from today's healthcare environment.
What You Bring
We're excited to hear from healthcare professionals with backgrounds such as:
- Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A, NCPCT, or equivalent)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
Additional certifications such as
Phlebotomy (CPT, PBT, RPT, NCPT),
EKG Technician (CET, CET-NHA, CCT), or other nationally recognized patient care credentials are highly valued.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of recent patient care experience OR at least 1 year of experience teaching Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assisting, or related healthcare courses.
- Current healthcare certification or licensure appropriate to your clinical background (such as RN, LVN/LPN, CNA, CPCT/A, NCPCT, CMA, CCMA, RMA, or NCMA).
- Current BLS certification preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teaching, mentoring, coaching, precepting, or training experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to successfully complete FBI fingerprinting/background screening.
Location & Schedule
Location: Texarkana, TX 75503
Program: Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Commitment: First Semester (August 2026 December 2026)
Days: Monday Friday
Time: Flexible based on instructor availability
Typical Class Length: 1.5 hours
Most instructional commitments average approximately
3 hours per class session, including preparation and classroom responsibilities.
Compensation
- $85$93 per instructional session (based on experience and certifications)
- Flexible 1099 Independent Contractor opportunity
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about preparing future healthcare professionals and want a flexible opportunity to share your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether your background is in
patient care, nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy, or clinical education, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping students build the confidence and hands-on skills needed to launch successful careers in healthcare.
Apply today to learn more about joining our growing team of Healthcare Sciences Instructors.