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Infographic showing various Short Term Temp job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,199 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Phlebotomy Program Teaching Assistant (Short-Term/Temporary)

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo, CA

$21.18/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description


Phlebotomy Program Teaching Assistant (Short-Term/Temporary)
 Cuesta College
Salary: $21.18 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: FY2627-00003
Location: San Luis Obispo & North County Campus, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 8/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary

This is a recruitment for a short-term/temporary position. This position will support the Phlebotomy program at either the San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles campuses
DEFINITION
Provides support for the Phlebotomy training program through assisting staff in material preparation, and student support services. May assist the program through marketing outreach to area school districts, community partners and agencies and other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The teaching assistant shall be qualified by training and experience to assist with teaching of the course and shall be approved by the program director in coordination with the program faculty as qualified to assist in teaching the topics to which the assistant is to be assigned. A teaching assistant shall be supervised by a principal instructor. Will assist the Phlebotomy faculty with set up and take down and supervise learning stations that allow students to acquire psychomotor skill competencies needed to be successful in the patient care setting. Psychomotor skills include blood, urine, stool and other specimen type collection, and the correct use of laboratory requisitions and billing documents.
Essential Functions & Qualifications

Required:
  • Level 1: Proof of certification in the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II
  • Level 2: Proof of certification in the State of California as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II and a minimum of three years of phlebotomy experience
  • Willingness to commit to support the scheduling needs of the Phlebotomy program at both the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles campuses
Desirable:
  • Acute care experience
  • One year of experience tutoring and/or mentoring Phlebotomy students.

Additional Information

This is a short-term/temporary position. Students currently enrolled at Cuesta College will be given priority.
Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cuesta
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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