Clinical Phlebotomy Preceptor (65695)

IEC CORP GROUP•San Diego, CA

10d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Phlebotomy Preceptor supervises, mentors, and provides practical instruction to US Colleges phlebotomy students during clinical externships at an affiliated healthcare facility. The preceptor helps students apply classroom knowledge in a real-world clinical environment while promoting patient safety, professional conduct, and compliance with facility policies and procedures. The role collaborates with US Colleges and the clinical site to support students’ clinical competence, confidence, and professional growth. The preceptor provides hands-on instruction in phlebotomy techniques, infection control, specimen collection, patient identification, safety practices, and professional communication. They observe and evaluate student performance, provide constructive feedback, verify required competencies, and accurately complete evaluations, attendance records, and other documentation. The role also orients students to the facility and communicates with education and clinical leaders about progress, concerns, attendance, performance deficiencies, safety concerns, policy violations, or incidents. The position requires current phlebotomy technician certification or an equivalent credential as required by state regulations, along with at least two years of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical or hospital setting. The preceptor must demonstrate technical proficiency, strong communication and mentoring skills, and knowledge of relevant safety, privacy, and infection-prevention standards.

Requirements

Current certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent credential, as required by state regulations.
Minimum of two years of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
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 collaborate 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor phlebotomy students during assigned clinical rotations.
Provide hands-on instruction in phlebotomy techniques, infection control, specimen collection, patient identification, safety practices, and professional communication.
Ensure students perform clinical skills in accordance with facility policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
Evaluate student performance through observation, coaching, and constructive feedback.
Complete student competency evaluations, attendance records, and performance documentation accurately and on time.
Verify 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.
Communicate regularly with the Director of Externship and Director of Education about student progress, concerns, attendance issues, or performance deficiencies.
Immediately report 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.
Model excellent patient care, customer service, communication, and professionalism.
Maintain compliance with 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.