Phlebotomy Skills Instructor, Per Diem

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,408 - 86,292; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Phlebotomy Instructor to provide high-quality instruction in phlebotomy programs. This per diem role involves conducting lectures and practical demonstrations to train students effectively. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience as a Phlebotomist, excellent communication skills, and a California Certified Phlebotomist certification. Join one of the nation's leading health systems and help develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as a Phlebotomist in a certified organization.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in clinical techniques.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on proper application of laboratory knowledge.
• Perform evaluation of students consistently.
• Foster a stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Certification as a California Certified Phlebotomist

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to handle emergency situations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health-related field (preferred)

Current provider certification in BLS

Job description

Posted Date: 04/27/2026

Salary Range: $31.51 - $62.64 hourly

Employment Type: Indefinite

Job #: 30173

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to one of the nation’s top phlebotomy programs. Ensure consistent clinical excellence with one of the country’s top health systems. Take your career to the next level. You will provide instruction for phlebotomy programs offered by the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care. This will involve presenting full lectures to classrooms or mini-demonstrations on practical skills to small groups of students. You will:

• Instruct students on the proper application of knowledge, equipment, and skills of the laboratory profession
• Perform fair, accurate, and consistent evaluation of students
• Act as a student advocate in the learning process
• Work and collaborate in a team-setting environment

This is a 10% per diem position, may convert to career. Salary: $31.51 - $62.64 hourly.

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 250 community clinics throughout Southern California. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, a highly respected leader in the development of breakthrough medical research and outstanding clinical professionals. If you are looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.

Job Qualifications

• Certification as a California Certified Phlebotomist.
• Minimum of three (3) years working as a Phlebotomist in an organization certified by State of California, Laboratory Field services.
• Baccalaureate degree in health related field, nursing, health care administration, health care education, emergency medical services or a related field (preferred).
• Current provider certification in BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the application and techniques of clinical equipment and supplies.
• Working knowledge of the different scopes of practices for Trauma Technicians, Phlebotomists, EMTs, paramedics, registered nurses, and physicians.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into understandable parts.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends, arrive on time, and meet minimum scheduling requirements of 12 shifts per fiscal year.
• Ability to foster a stimulating classroom environment.
• Skill in working independently and following through with minimal direction.
• Skill in working as part of a team collaborating with colleagues.
• Must have reliable source of transportation to travel to off-campus locations for courses and special projects.
• Ability to provide service oriented customer assistance in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to safely handle biohazard materials and dispose of sharps in sharps container.
• Ability to handle emergency situations such as incapacitated students, and or biohazard occurrences.
• Interpersonal skills to excel in relations with supervisor, staff, students, and the public.
• Applicants must be able to constantly stand and walk with frequent sitting; reach, lift, bend and use great majority of physical motion in daily activities; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, including the human body, weighing 11-20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of weight constantly; finger and hand dexterity and eye‑hand coordination needed to handle and manipulate equipment such as syringes, needles, slides, test tubes and other equipment; talking and hearing involved continuously in patient contact; and visual acuity sufficient to demonstrate/provide high standard of care and work accurately with standard computer terminal.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.