Clinical Skills Specialist - MLT/Phlebotomy

The Clinical Skills Specialist supports the instructional and clinical training activities for the MLT/Phlebotomy Program. Under direction of faculty and program leadership, the Clinical Skills Specialist provides hands-on assistance in labs, skill development sessions, and competency assessments. The position ensures the effective use of clinical equipment and supplies, maintains compliance with safety and accreditation standards, and promotes student success through individualized skill support.

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.

• Provide students with guided practice, demonstration, and remediation in clinical procedures.
• Monitor student performance during lab sessions and assist in documenting clinical competencies under faculty direction.
• Assist with enforcing lab safety protocols and infection control standards in accordance with college and industry regulations.
• Participate in training to stay current with clinical technologies and regulatory changes.
• Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of clinical procedures and techniques relevant to MLT/Phlebotomy Program.
• Proficiency in using clinical equipment and computerized training platforms.
• Strong communication skills to effectively support and guide students with varying skill levels.
• Ability to follow instructional objectives, competency checklists, and program policies.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess either a CDPH/LFS issued MLT license and/or CDPH/LFS issued 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.

• Work is performed in clinical labs and classrooms.
• May require evening or weekend hours to accommodate lab schedules.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and assist with moving equipment, as needed.

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 1 st through June 30 th ). 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 15 th of the first month to the 14 th of the second month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the third month.

Example : For the following reporting period: September 15 th through October 14 th , the NBU employee will be paid on November 10 th .

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.

Closing Date/Time: Mon, 30 Jun 2025

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• South Orange County Community College District

• 949.582.4850

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