Clinical Skills Specialist (MLT/Phlebotomy)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Phlebotomy Clinical Skills Specialist supports instructional and clinical training activities for the Phlebotomy program. Under the direction of faculty, the Program Director, and/or the Department Chair, the Clinical Skills Specialist assists with student phlebotomy skill development, evaluation, and readiness for clinical placement. This position provides instructional support during laboratory and skills-based activities and promotes student success through guided practice, observation, and feedback while ensuring compliance with program, regulatory, and safety standards.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist instructors in the teaching, demonstration, and evaluation of student phlebotomy skills during laboratory and instructional sessions, as needed.
• Under the guidance of the instructor, Program Director, and/or Department Chair, assist with student evaluation related to clinical placement readiness.
• Observe and monitor student phlebotomy skill development and performance and provide feedback consistent with established instructional objectives and competency standards.
• Support instructors in documenting student skill progression and performance in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and organized phlebotomy laboratory learning environment, including adherence to infection control, bloodborne pathogen, and safety protocols.
• Participate in program meetings, training sessions, and orientations as required to remain current with instructional practices and regulatory requirements.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and procedures commonly used in phlebotomy instructional laboratories.
• Venipuncture and capillary collection techniques and related patient safety practices.
• Student skill evaluation methods and competency-based education principles.
• Laboratory safety standards, infection control practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to phlebotomy and clinical laboratory settings.

Ability to:

• Assist in the instruction and evaluation of student phlebotomy skills under faculty direction.
• Observe, assess, and communicate student performance in a clear, objective, and supportive manner.
• Follow established instructional plans, evaluation tools, and program policies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to the assigned job.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and trainings.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES (REQUIRED)

Possession of a current, valid California Department of Public Health/Laboratory Field Services (CDPH/LFS) Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-1) license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in clinical simulation labs, classrooms, and sometimes off-site clinical environments.

Physical Demands:

Stand and walk for extended periods while observing, instructing, and assisting students during phlebotomy lab and clinical activities. Demonstrate venipuncture and capillary collection techniques, requiring fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and steady hand-eye coordination. Perform repetitive motions associated with blood collection procedures, specimen handling, labeling, and documentation. Bend, stoop, reach, and position self to observe student technique and patient positioning from multiple angles. Lift, carry, push, or pull supplies, equipment, and carts weighing up to approximately 25-40 pounds. Use visual acuity to identify veins, assess skin condition, read labels, monitor specimen integrity, and review documentation. Communicate clearly and audibly with students, faculty, and patients in laboratory or clinical environments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection, for extended periods. Tolerate exposure to blood, bodily fluids, sharps, and disinfectants in accordance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards and infection control protocols. Sit or stand for varying periods while completing documentation, observing student performance, or providing feedback. Vision: Normal range (with or without correction); ability to read printed and digital materials. Hearing: Normal range (with or without correction) to communicate in person and over the phone.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: TBD - Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 25

Employment Conditions and Information:

This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis."

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an "if and as needed" basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 1st of the month to the last day of the month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the following month.

Example: For the following reporting period: January 1st through January 31st, the NBU employee will be paid on February 10th.

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.