Adjunct Instructor Phlebotomy (Natchitoches)

About this Job

This posting is for a part-time unclassified in-person adjunct faculty position located on-site at our Natchitoches Campus.
Salary - $750 per credit hour
Multiple Vacancies

In order to be considered for employment applicant must scan and attach the required documentation to electronic application or mail to: BPCC Attn. HR 6220 E. Texas Street Bossier City LA 71111.

Required documentation includes: College transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation for employment. If employed by Bossier Parish Community College official transcripts must be provided.

Any questions regarding this posting may be directed to or .

Bossier Parish Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant education training and professional experience in phlebotomy medical laboratory science clinical laboratory technology or a closely related healthcare field.
• Practical experience performing venipuncture capillary blood collection and specimen handling.
• Demonstrated knowledge of blood collection procedures infection control patient safety and laboratory practices.
• Ability to demonstrate and evaluate hands-on technical skills.
• Strong communication organizational interpersonal and instructional skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned hospital or healthcare clinical sites once per week.
• Ability to maintain accurate student and clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current phlebotomy certification or an appropriate clinical laboratory credential as applicable.
• Previous experience working as a phlebotomist medical laboratory technician medical laboratory scientist or other clinical professional with substantial blood collection experience.
• Previous teaching training precepting or clinical student supervision experience.
• Experience in a hospital laboratory outpatient laboratory blood collection center or other healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with phlebotomy program competencies clinical evaluation tools and healthcare education standards.

Job Specification

The Phlebotomy Instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory training to students enrolled in the phlebotomy program. The instructor prepares students with the knowledge technical skills and professional competencies necessary to safely and accurately collect blood specimens for laboratory testing in healthcare settings.

The ideal candidate is an experienced phlebotomist medical laboratory professional or healthcare professional with practical experience performing venipuncture capillary blood collection and related specimen collection procedures. The instructor will also provide clinical oversight by visiting assigned hospital clinical sites once per week to monitor student progress evaluate clinical performance and communicate with clinical staff.

Job Duties and Other Information

Classroom Instruction

• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures covering phlebotomy principles medical terminology anatomy and physiology infection control patient identification specimen collection specimen handling and laboratory safety.
• Follow lesson plans instructional materials presentations assignments and examinations aligned with program objectives.
• Teach students proper patient communication professional conduct confidentiality and ethical practices in healthcare.
• Evaluate student knowledge through written examinations quizzes assignments and other assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance grades student progress and required documentation.

Laboratory Instruction and Skills Training

• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstrations of venipuncture capillary puncture specimen collection labeling processing and handling.
• Supervise students as they practice phlebotomy techniques in a laboratory or simulated clinical setting.
• Evaluate students technical skills competency accuracy safety practices and adherence to established procedures.
• Ensure proper use cleaning storage and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Reinforce infection prevention standard precautions sharps safety biohazard disposal and appropriate responses to needlestick injuries and other exposure incidents.
• Provide constructive feedback and remediation to students who need additional support in developing required competencies.

Clinical Site Supervision

• Visit assigned hospital or healthcare clinical facilities once per week to monitor students participating in clinical rotations.
• Observe and evaluate students clinical performance professionalism communication and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Communicate with hospital preceptors laboratory personnel and clinical coordinators regarding student progress and performance.
• Maintain clinical evaluation forms attendance records competency checklists and other required documentation.
• Identify student learning needs and coordinate remediation or additional support when necessary.
• Serve as a liaison to work with the program director on the Bossier Campus.

Student Support and Program Responsibilities

• Provide academic guidance mentoring and support to students throughout the program.
• Maintain professional knowledge of current phlebotomy practices specimen collection standards and laboratory safety requirements.
• Participate in faculty meetings curriculum reviews program assessments and other departmental activities as assigned.
• Ensure instruction and student evaluations align with institutional policies and applicable program requirements.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and comply with institutional clinical facility and applicable regulatory requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in venipuncture capillary collection specimen labeling handling and processing.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and demonstrate procedures effectively.
• Ability to assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Commitment to patient safety infection prevention professionalism and student success.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty healthcare personnel and clinical partners.
• Flexibility to teach in both classroom and laboratory environments.

Work Environment and Schedule

The position involves classroom teaching hands-on laboratory instruction student assessment and travel to an assigned hospital or healthcare facility for weekly clinical student supervision. Work may take place in educational laboratories classrooms and clinical healthcare environments.

Required Experience:

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