Phlebotomy Skills Instructor, Per Diem

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine seeks a Phlebotomy Instruction Specialist on a 10% per diem basis. You will deliver lectures and practical demonstrations to students, evaluate performance, and advocate for learners within UCLA's Center for Prehospital Care.

This role may convert to a career based on performance and needs. The position requires CA phlebotomy certification, 3+ years' experience, and BLS; excellent communication and the ability to work evenings and weekends are

Qualifications

• Certification as a California Certified Phlebotomist.
• Minimum 3 years' phlebotomy experience in a CA-licensed lab.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Evenings, holidays, weekends; 12 shifts per fiscal year.
• Travel to off-campus locations for courses and projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle biohazard materials safely.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for students.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on the application of phlebotomy knowledge and skills.
• Perform fair, accurate evaluation of students.
• Act as student advocate in the learning process.
• Collaborate in a team-based teaching environment.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Job description

Description

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 can do all this and more at UCLA Health. 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.

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.

This is a 10% per diem position, may convert to career

Salary: $32.09 – $63.86 hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• 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 occurances.
  
• Interpersonal skills to excel in relations 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.