Clinical Phlebotomy Preceptor (63548)

The Clinical Preceptor is responsible for providing supervision, mentorship, and practical instruction to US Colleges Phlebotomy students during their clinical externship at an affiliated healthcare facility. The Preceptor serves as a role model, helping students apply classroom knowledge in a real-world clinical environment while ensuring patient safety, professional conduct, and adherence to facility policies and procedures.

The Clinical Preceptor works collaboratively with US Colleges and the clinical site to provide students with a positive learning experience that promotes clinical competence, confidence, and professional growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor phlebotomy students during their assigned clinical rotations.
• Provide hands-on instruction in proper phlebotomy techniques, infection control, specimen collection, patient identification, safety practices, and professional communication.
• Ensure students perform clinical skills in accordance with facility policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate student performance through observation, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Complete required student competency evaluations, attendance records, and performance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify that students achieve required clinical competencies and procedure requirements established by US Colleges.
• Encourage professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and ethical behavior in the clinical setting.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
• Communicate regularly with the Director of Externship and Director of Education regarding student progress, concerns, attendance issues, or performance deficiencies.
• Immediately report any safety concerns, policy violations, or incidents involving students to the appropriate clinical supervisor and US Colleges representative.
• Orient students to the clinical facility, including workflow, safety procedures, emergency protocols, and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a professional role model by demonstrating excellent patient care, customer service, communication, and professionalism.
• Maintain compliance with all facility policies, HIPAA regulations, OSHA standards, and US Colleges requirements.
• Participate in preceptor training, meetings, and educational updates as requested.
• Perform other duties related to student supervision as assigned.

Essential Experience, Education and Skillset

• Current certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent credential, as required by state regulations.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and patient care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to evaluate student performance objectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare staff and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and technical expertise.
• Effective interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive learning environment.