Phlebotomy Instructor

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:  
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.

NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.

OUR MISSION

As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about” 

By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community.  With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist College
Address: 720 N. 87th St. - Omaha, NE

Work schedule: This course is taught in 8- and 12-week sessions. The 8-week sessions meet on Monday and Thursday, and the 12-week sessions meet on Thursdays. Both sessions meet from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Work time outside of the schedule, before and after the sessions, will be required for clinical coordination and grading classwork.

While upholding the mission and values of Nebraska Methodist College, the Adjunct Instructor for Professional Development (PD) serves as the assistant lab instructor for the Phlebotomy program. This role is responsible for managing the online learning environment, including monitoring assignment and exam completion, entering grades for lab activities, and tracking student clinical requirements. This role will also support in-person lab sessions through demonstrations and hands-on guidance, and assist with student competency assessments, including live draw check-offs and the practical final.

Phlebotomy Instructor-Specific Job Requirements:

-An ASCP BOC or ASCPi BOC certification as a medical laboratory scientist or medical laboratory technician preferred. 
-Current or willing to obtain Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), required within 6 months of hire.
-Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Promotes a positive learning environment within the classroom, lab and clinical setting and encourage maximum student participation.

Establishes positive rapport with students and employees.

Utilizes and follows the curriculum and resources provided.

Able to teach evening and weekends, daytime schedules may also be available.

Responsible for the maintenance of equipment to ensure in proper working condition.

Records and forwards attendance, testing, and evaluation materials to the appropriate contacts within the Division of Professional Development.

Ensure classroom, lab spaces and supplies are orderly.

Be willing to train and teach in all educational roles within the department as needed such as Nursing Assistant Instructor, Medication Aide Instructor, Nursing Assistant State Tester, and RN Refresher Instructor.

Answer phones, triage calls and field questions as needed.

Participate in team meetings.

Copy and scan program materials.

Assist with skills sign off and evaluations to ensure students are competent in all areas required.

Perform other related duties as assigned by Director of Professional Development.

Schedule:

This course is taught in 8- and 12-week sessions. The 8-week sessions meet on Monday and Thursday, and the 12-week sessions meet on Thursdays. Both sessions meet from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Work time outside of the schedule, before and after the sessions, will be required for clinical coordination and grading classwork.

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Completion of terminal degree deemed appropriate per programmatic needs in the assigned discipline from a regionally accredited institution required, with a minimum of 18 semester hours in content-specific related field; master’s and/or doctoral degree in related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in area relevant to program assignment required; one or more years of experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.

License/Certifications

• Where appropriate, Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required of faculty employed at Nebraska Methodist College.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret and grade academic assignments in a higher educational environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computer and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
• Skill in the effective use of resources including time, information and available services.
• Knowledge and support of the College mission statement and its values.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
  • NOTE: Faculty who work with students completing clinical assignments will be required to meet Medium Work standards-exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Balancing
  • Climbing
  • Carrying
  • Crawling
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Kneeling
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Reaching
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Fingering/Touching
  • Grasping
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Sitting

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.