Instructor (Phlebotomy)

Carter BloodCare•Bedford, TX

6d•Onsite

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
Intermediate level knowledge of computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word)
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Training and continuing education of Collection Services staff in blood collection procedures.
Ensuring trainees receive applicable clinical experience and safely perform required skills.
Overseeing successful completion of competency testing.
Planning and guiding the learning process to meet objectives within the allotted time frame.
Maintaining open communication with supervisory staff regarding employee progress.
Creating schedules, inputting student data, and running reports and statistics.
Traveling to donor centers/mobile drives for competency evaluations and retraining.
Adhering to regulations and requirements from FDA, AABB, CBC, and departmental policies.
Being available to work any shift, including nights and weekends.
Maintaining regular full-time attendance during normal working hours.