Coord, Phleb Tring/Outpat Rsch

$68,000 - $80,000/Yr

Columbia University - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Coordinator, Phlebotomist Training Program and Outpatient Clinical Research Resource at Columbia University Medical Center is a pivotal role designed for a highly skilled and experienced individual. This position involves overseeing various aspects of phlebotomy training, including didactic lectures, practical training, simulation lab practices, and performing physical blood draws in a research lab setting. The Coordinator will play a crucial role in educating and mentoring future phlebotomists, ensuring they are well-prepared for their roles in clinical settings. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in phlebotomy, excellent teaching skills, and a passion for education. In this role, the Coordinator will develop and deliver comprehensive phlebotomy theory training modules, conduct engaging lectures, and provide timely feedback to students. They will collaborate with the CUMC school of nursing to design and implement realistic simulation exercises, supervise students during these sessions, and assess their proficiency. Additionally, the Coordinator will organize practical lab sessions where students perform blood draws, demonstrating proper techniques and providing one-on-one guidance. The position also requires the development and administration of assessments to evaluate students' comprehension and practical skills, maintaining accurate records of student performance. Collaboration with other instructors and stakeholders is essential to fulfill the goals of the Clinical Research Resource (CRR) and the Irving Institute. The Coordinator will stay updated on industry trends and advancements in phlebotomy, incorporating relevant information into the training curriculum while also supporting research lab activities, including sample collection and mentoring research staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver comprehensive phlebotomy theory training modules.
• Conduct engaging and informative lectures, ensuring that students grasp essential concepts related to phlebotomy procedures, anatomy, and safety protocols.
• Provide timely feedback to students on their theoretical understanding and performance.
• Design and implement realistic and scenario-based simulation exercises for hands-on training in collaboration with the CUMC school of nursing simulation lab.
• Supervise and guide students during simulation lab sessions, ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols.
• Assess and evaluate students' proficiency in simulated environments, offering constructive feedback for improvement.
• Organize and oversee practical lab sessions where students perform physical blood draws on mannequins or other simulation tools.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy techniques and ensure students practice under realistic conditions.
• Provide one-on-one guidance during physical draws, addressing individual learning needs.
• Develop and administer assessments to evaluate students' comprehension of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Implement objective and subjective evaluation methods to measure students' progress.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other instructors, program coordinators, and stakeholders to fulfill the goals of the CRR and Irving Institute.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in phlebotomy to incorporate relevant information into the training curriculum.
• Provide support in the research lab activities, including but not limited to adult and pediatric sample collection, processing, mentoring and evaluation of research staff.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience.
• Certified Phlebotomist.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in teaching, mentoring, or precepting in a phlebotomy training program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver engaging and effective training materials.
• Familiarity with simulation-based learning techniques.
• Professional phlebotomy certification training or degree in a relevant field (e.g., Medical Technology, Nursing).
• Teaching or preceptor certification is an asset.