Phlebotomy Instructor

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Instructor develops and continually improves a comprehensive training program, including instructional and assessment materials, competencies, procedures, and learning resources in manual and electronic formats. The program covers clinical phlebotomy techniques and classroom education to prepare new and existing team members for clinical phlebotomy, other laboratory specimen collections, and EKG procedures as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a formal structured phlebotomy program.
Two years of experience as a phlebotomist.
Obtain Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) certification within one year of hire.
Obtain BLS Certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certification in EKG Technician, MOA, CMA, PCT/PCL, CNA, EMT, healthcare studies, nursing, or a closely related discipline, with one year of phlebotomy experience; ASCP certification with other relevant experience may also be considered.
Two to five years of experience performing phlebotomy in a hospital or large clinic.
Phlebotomy experience across varied service lines, such as inpatient, nursing home, or ambulatory.

Responsibilities

Develop and continually improve a comprehensive phlebotomy training program.
Create instructional and assessment materials, competencies, procedures, and learning resources in manual and electronic formats.
Provide training in clinical phlebotomy techniques and classroom education.
Prepare new and existing team members for clinical phlebotomy, other laboratory specimen collections, and EKG procedures as necessary.