Position Title

Phlebotomy Instructor - Adult Education

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$34.00/hr. certified

Job Description

The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation’s Adult Education Program is seeking a Phlebotomy Instructor, part time, 2 evenings a week while class is in session.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

• Instruction including but not limited to:
  • Anatomy and Physiology: In-depth study of the circulatory system, vein selection, and body systems.
  • Blood Collection Techniques: Proper methods for venipuncture (vein) and capillary (finger/heel stick) collection
  • Safety and Infection Control: Implementation of universal precautions and proper disposal of biohazardous waste and sharps.
  • Specimen Handling and Processing: Correct labeling, transportation, storage, and the proper "order of draw" for additives.
  • Patient Care and Communication: Identifying patients correctly, easing patient anxiety, and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Medical Terminology and Documentation: Understanding clinical terms, lab tests, and managing test requisitions.
  • Professionalism and Legal Aspects: Ethics, legalities of consent, and patient rights.
  • Hands-on Training: Practice with simulators or performing a required number of successful draws
• Curriculum is provided, but the instructor is responsible for recommendations for updates to the curriculum, incl. quizzes, tests and other materials;
• Assisting students with externship arrangements
• Student advisement
• Grading
• Staff meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned relating to the Phlebotomy program

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Possess a high school diploma or GED, 5 years of experience working as a phlebotomist. Experience as a trainer preferred but not required.   

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics:

• Clinical Skill – Demonstrates safe, accurate venipuncture and specimen-handling techniques and can model them confidently for learners.
• Strong Communication & Teaching Ability – Explains procedures clearly, breaks down steps, and provides feedback adult learners can act on.
• Patience & Empathy – Supports nervous or inexperienced students with understanding, encouragement, and professionalism.
• Commitment to Student Success – Motivates learners, adapts instruction to different learning styles, and ensures all students have opportunities to succeed.

Job Category

Instructional

Job Location

CiTi BOCES

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