Clinical Phlebotomy Preceptor (63546)

Supervision and Mentorship

The Clinical Preceptor is responsible for supervising and mentoring US Colleges Phlebotomy students during their clinical externship at an affiliated healthcare facility. This includes:

• Providing hands-on instruction in proper phlebotomy techniques, infection control, specimen collection, patient identification, safety practices, and professional communication.
• Evaluating student performance through observation, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Ensuring students perform clinical skills in accordance with facility policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Completing required student competency evaluations, attendance records, and performance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verifying that students achieve required clinical competencies and procedure requirements established by US Colleges.
• Encouraging professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and ethical behavior in the clinical setting.
• Fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Communicating regularly with the Director of Externship and Director of Education regarding student progress, concerns, attendance issues, or performance deficiencies.
• Immediately reporting any safety concerns, policy violations, or incidents involving students to the appropriate clinical supervisor and US Colleges representative.

Orientations and Training

The Clinical Preceptor is also responsible for:

• Orienting students to the clinical facility, including workflow, safety procedures, emergency protocols, and departmental expectations.
• Serving as a professional role model by demonstrating excellent patient care, customer service, communication, and professionalism.
• Maintaining compliance with all facility policies, HIPAA regulations, OSHA standards, and US Colleges requirements.
• Participating in preceptor training, meetings, and educational updates as requested.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent credential, as required by state regulations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and patient care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to evaluate student performance objectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare staff and students.
• Strong clinical judgment and technical expertise.
• Effective interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive learning environment.