How to hire a phlebotomist supervisor/instructor

How to hire a phlebotomist supervisor/instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step phlebotomist supervisor/instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a phlebotomist supervisor/instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new phlebotomist supervisor/instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a phlebotomist supervisor/instructor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A phlebotomist supervisor/instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, phlebotomist supervisors/instructor from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents phlebotomist supervisor/instructor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Phlebotomist Supervisor/Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Phlebotomist Supervisor/Instructor	Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations. Some explain their work to patients and provide assistance when patients have adverse reactions after their blood is drawn... Show more	$11-25
   Collections Technician	Generally, collections technicians take responsibility for collecting and managing outstanding accounts receivables from customers and clients. The technicians may work as health his/her torians for blood donations... Show more	$12-19
   Laboratory Phlebotomist	A laboratory phlebotomist is primarily in charge of drawing and processing blood samples from patients and clients for laboratory analysis. They must also perform clerical tasks such as maintaining records of all procedures and results, producing laboratory reports, responding to inquiries, answering calls and correspondence, and liaising with external parties such as vendors and suppliers... Show more	$12-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Phlebotomy
   • Safety Procedures
   • Blood Collection
   • Laboratory Tests
   • FDA
   • Patient Service
   • Patients
   • Customer Service
   • Vital Signs
   • Drug Screens
   • Blood Samples
   • Blood Drive
   • Quality Patient Care
   • Infection Control

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Supervise employees on mobile units, enforce FDA guidelines in collecting blood for donations, training employees, and customer service.
   • Prepare shipments of plasma to company warehouse, responsible for payroll, hiring and firing manager.
   • Train new employees, call job applicants for interviews if qualify, complete payroll entries when need.
   • Train new and current employees in FDA approve processes and steps, and ensure staff's competency in their current position.
   • Obtain information by contacting appropriate personnel or patients.
   • Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your phlebotomist supervisor/instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A phlebotomist supervisor/instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, phlebotomist supervisors/instructor' average salary in oklahoma is 46% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level phlebotomist supervisors/instructor earn 54% less than senior-level phlebotomist supervisors/instructor.
   • Certifications. A phlebotomist supervisor/instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a phlebotomist supervisor/instructor's salary.

   Average phlebotomist supervisor/instructor salary

   $35,948yearly

   $17.28 hourly rate

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   Entry-level phlebotomist supervisor/instructor salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a phlebotomist supervisor/instructor job description

   A phlebotomist supervisor/instructor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a phlebotomist supervisor/instructor job description:

   Phlebotomist supervisor/instructor job description example

   The Laboratory Phlebotomy Supervisor will provide the technical and personnel leadership for the Phlebotomy and Central Processing Departments. The position will be responsible for, but not limited to: Support and Oversight of Process Improvement Initiatives, Development of Standards of Work, Quality Assurance, Workflow Coordination, Department Training and Orientation, Timekeeping Recording, and Interaction with Vendors. This position will provide input to the Laboratory Manager for staff evaluations, capital and operating budgets.
   Responsibilities 1.Performs direct observation and ensures competency for all department staff.
   2.Monitors, trends, and reports all Quality Improvement indicators and Focus Studies. Recommends and implements improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes.
   3.Ensures that accreditation standards are met for the department in accordance with CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, OSHA, etc.
   4.Follows up on all patient safety related complaints for department.
   5.Documents attendance and tardy activity for department staff.
   6.Communicates to staff consistently. Holds section meetings at least monthly, documents and submits minutes.
   7.Demonstrates comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in the Procedure Manuals. Reviews Manuals biannually, revises procedures as necessary.
   8.Reviews productivity data, evaluates and resolves discrepancies. Investigates physician complaints.
   9.Approximate work time is 80% off the bench and 20% on the bench (as needed).
   10.Attends required department or hospital meetings.
   11.Distributes workload to section staff taking into consideration priority of work and skill of the employee.
   12.Prepares monthly schedule.
   13.Maintains staffing for call-ins or other unusual circumstances.
   14.Maintains an adequate reagent and supply inventory in the department.
   15.Evaluates new technologies for the section in conjunction with the Medical Director of the department.
   16.Serves in a problem solving role for the department.
   17.Assists in the orientation of new department employees as demonstrated by the completed orientation checklist in the employee's personnel file.
   18.Collaborates with Manager and others to meet the educational needs of the staff through presentations, educational materials, online learning, offsite meetings, etc.
   19.Makes recommendation to the Manager for hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations.
   20.Meets regularly with section Medical Director and seeks involvement regarding capital purchases, operational, and technical issues.
   21.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
   • High school graduate or equivalent is required; BS or BA in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Medical Technology preferred. Experience (required and preferred): • 3 years of supervisory or team lead experience required
   • 5 years of phlebotomy experience is required
   • 1 year of specimen processing experience required
   • Phlebotomy certification required
   • Certification to train CPR is preferred

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5. Post your job

   To find phlebotomist supervisors/instructor for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any phlebotomist supervisors/instructor they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level phlebotomist supervisors/instructor with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your phlebotomist supervisor/instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality phlebotomist supervisor/instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting phlebotomist supervisors/instructor requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new phlebotomist supervisor/instructor

   Once you've found the phlebotomist supervisor/instructor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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