Instructor (Phlebotomy) (51505)

Carter BloodCare • Bedford, TX

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Education Coordinator, the Instructor is responsible for the training and continuing education of the Collection Services staff in all procedures involved in the blood collection process (i.e., medical history, donor lookup, phlebotomy, quality control, apheresis, CPR). This position ensures trainees receive applicable clinical experience, safely perform all required skills, and successfully complete competency testing. The Instructor plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve the objectives required within the allotted time frame. This position maintains open communication with supervisory staff and informs them of employee progress. This position creates schedules, inputs student data, and runs reports and statistics. Adequate transportation is necessary to travel to and from all donor centers/mobile drives to perform competency evaluations and retraining in a timely and efficient manner. This position adheres to all regulations and requirements set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), CBC, and departmental policies and procedures. This position must be available to work any shift, including nights and weekends. Regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of supervisory experience, required
• Ability to read, comprehend, clearly communicate (verbal and written), and enforce policies and procedures (i.e., CBC, FDA, AABB)
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple projects/training, meet deadlines, use time efficiently, and prioritize work with strong attention to detail; Maintains exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA, and AABB requirements for the department
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to speak in front of small and large groups
• Valid DL required
• Intermediate level knowledge of computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word), required

Nice To Haves

• Some college, preferred
• Minimum of one year of blood banking, preferred
• 6 months of apheresis experience, preferred
• Teaching experience (Professional and informal), preferred

Responsibilities

• Training and continuing education of Collection Services staff
• Ensuring trainees receive clinical experience and complete competency testing
• Planning and guiding the learning process
• Maintaining communication with supervisory staff
• Creating schedules, inputting student data, and running reports
• Traveling to donor centers for competency evaluations
• Adhering to regulations from FDA, AABB, and CBC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED