Phlebotomy Instructor (Noncredit)

SUNY Adirondack • Queensbury 12804, NY

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About The Position

The noncredit phlebotomy instructor delivers high-quality, industry-aligned instruction to adult learners in the college’s noncredit workforce training program. The instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and hands-on learning experiences that prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies needed for entry-level employment in phlebotomy.

Instruction emphasizes venipuncture techniques, specimen collection and handling, infection prevention, patient safety, medical terminology, professional communication, and ethical healthcare practices. The instructor ensures course content aligns with industry standards, employer expectations, and relevant regulatory requirements. This is a part-time, non-benefited instructional position within Continuing Education & Workforce Innovation. Courses are typically offered evenings and/or weekends, and schedules vary according to enrollment and program needs. Delivery may use multi-week evening sessions or accelerated bootcamp models.

Requirements

• Current, valid phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized certifying organization.
• At least three years of recent, relevant phlebotomy experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen collection and handling, infection prevention, and patient safety procedures.
• Ability to provide practical skills instruction, assess student competence, and maintain accurate instructional and student performance records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Associate degree or higher in phlebotomy, medical laboratory technology, clinical laboratory science, nursing, allied health, or a related healthcare field.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching, training, clinical precepting, or workforce education experience, particularly with adult learners.
• Experience preparing students for a nationally recognized phlebotomy certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in accordance with the approved noncredit phlebotomy curriculum and course schedule.
• Teach foundational concepts in anatomy and physiology, circulatory system function, medical terminology, and phlebotomy procedures.
• Demonstrate and supervise venipuncture, capillary puncture, specimen collection, labeling, processing, storage, and transportation techniques.
• Teach infection prevention, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, sharps safety, and proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Incorporate patient identification, patient preparation, communication, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and professional ethics into instruction.
• Provide practical skills instruction and assess student competence.
• Maintain accurate instructional and student performance records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree