Clinical Phlebotomy Preceptor (63548)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor phlebotomy students during their assigned clinical rotations.
• Provide hands-on instruction in proper phlebotomy techniques, infection control, specimen collection, patient identification, safety practices, and professional communication.
• Evaluate student performance through observation, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Complete required student competency evaluations, attendance records, and performance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify that students achieve required clinical competencies and procedure requirements established by US Colleges.
• Encourage professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and ethical behavior in the clinical setting.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Externship and Director of Education regarding student progress, concerns, attendance issues, or performance deficiencies.
• Immediately report any safety concerns, policy violations, or incidents involving students to the appropriate clinical supervisor and US Colleges representative.
• Orient students to the clinical facility, including workflow, safety procedures, emergency protocols, and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a professional role model by demonstrating excellent patient care, customer service, communication, and professionalism.
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies, HIPAA regulations, OSHA standards, and US Colleges requirements.
• Participate in preceptor training, meetings, and educational updates as requested.
• Perform other duties related to student supervision as assigned.

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.