Phlebotomy Externship Mentor & Clinical Coach

US Colleges; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Colleges is seeking a Clinical Preceptor to supervise phlebotomy students during their clinical externship at an affiliated healthcare facility. You will mentor students, demonstrate proper techniques, and reinforce patient safety and professional conduct.

Work collaboratively with the college and clinical site to ensure a positive learning experience that develops clinical competence, confidence, and professional growth for each student.

Qualifications

• Current CPT certification or equivalent credential as required by state regulations.
• Minimum of two years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen handling, and patient care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor phlebotomy students during clinical rotations.
• Provide hands-on instruction in 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy technique

Venipuncture

Patient care

Mentoring

Communication

HIPAA/OSHA knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification

Job description

US Colleges is seeking a Clinical Preceptor to supervise phlebotomy students during their clinical externship at an affiliated healthcare facility. You will mentor students, demonstrate proper techniques, and reinforce patient safety and professional conduct.

Work collaboratively with the college and clinical site to ensure a positive learning experience that develops clinical competence, confidence, and professional growth for each student.