Lab Assistant for Phlebotomy Program - Springfield Technical Community College

The purpose of the Lab Assistant for the Phlebotomy Program is to supervise and instruct the students in the hands-on portion of the program. The Lab Assistant, along with the instructor is responsible for providing quality lab instruction; establishing and maintaining an orderly, safe and disciplined learning environment and performing other duties as assigned. These may include set up, break down labs, copying and library pickup.

Functions:

• Teach hands-on portion of the course following the syllabus.
• Ensure that laboratory content and objectives are met.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate the diverse learning styles.
• Actively challenge and engage students to encourage participation and learning, while maintaining mutual value and respect.
• Actively work to maintain student retention with the program.
• Identify at-risk students and provide guidance to help them succeed.
• Respond to student questions and inquiries with respect.
• Performs job duties safely for the purpose of protecting people and property.
• Uphold the highest levels of professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Perform other job-related duties.

KNOWLEDGE of the subject area(s) appropriate for the class being taught including of the Phlebotomy Technician certification program, approved and effective techniques of students supervision, motivation, and discipline.

DEMONSTRATE and teach students regarding assigned technical areas, specially to train individuals in the techniques of the following:

• Infection control, standard/universal precautions, and safety.
• Anatomy and physiology of body systems with emphasis on the circulatory system.
• The appropriate medical terminology.
• The importance of proper identification of patients and specimens; the importance of accuracy in overall patient care.
• Proper selection and preparation of skin puncture site selection, including selection of antiseptic.
• Blood collection equipment; types of tubes and additives, proper order of draw and special precautions.
• Post puncture care.
• Appropriate disposal of sharps (needles) and waste.
• Advanced infectious disease control and biohazards.
• Anti-coagulation theory
• Knowledge of pre-analytical sources of errors in specimen collection, transport, processing, and storage.
• Anatomical site selection and patient preparation.
• Risk factors and appropriate responses to complications which may arise from phlebotomy.
• Explain the importance of recognizing problems with the test requisitions, specimen transport and processing and the corrective actions involved.
• Quality assurance in phlebotomy necessary to provide accurate and reliable test results.
• Legal issues related to blood collection.

• Phlebotomist with at least two years of experience.
• Phlebotomy Certification in MA or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Commitment to professional and program development.
• Commitment to developing a positive, collaborative environment.
• Student-centered and strong commitment to the STCC Values.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $22 per hour, up to 18.5 hours per week.
Benefits: No
Union: Non-Union Position
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.