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Phlebotomy Technician Subject Matter Expert

StraighterLine
🇺🇸In-Person - Arlington, VA$65K–$95K/yri23h ago
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Role Snapshot

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for StraighterLine's new Phlebotomy Technician online course, responsible for reviewing and validating course content for clinical accuracy and NHA CPT exam alignment. Post-launch, provide weekly virtual office hours to support students and participate in marketing features.

Key Responsibilities: Review course content for accuracy, completeness, and exam alignment; provide expert feedback on errors and gaps; validate exam preparation materials against NHA CPT domains; collaborate with academic team and vendors; approve final content; hold 1 hour weekly virtual office hours post-launch; participate in course and marketing features.
Skills & Tools: Expert-level knowledge of phlebotomy techniques and clinical laboratory standards; strong understanding of NHA CPT certification exam domains; ability to review and validate educational content; communication and teaching skills for student support; experience with curriculum development or content review preferred.
Qualifications: Active NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification with 3–4 years of clinical phlebotomy experience and at least 2 years of active venipuncture/specimen collection experience within the past 5 years. Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field preferred, with experience across multiple clinical settings and teaching/precepting experience a plus.
Location: In-Person - Arlington, VA
Compensation: $65K–$95K/yr (estimated)

Job Description

Phlebotomy Technician SME Contract Position


Location: Remote | Type: Contract | Duration: Now – September 2026 (extension possible)

Application Deadline: ASAP


About StraighterLine: StraighterLine is transforming higher education by providing affordable, accessible online courses that help students achieve their academic and career goals. As part of that goal, we’re expanding our healthcare course offerings to prepare students for in-demand certification careers.


The Opportunity: We’re seeking an experienced healthcare professional to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our Phlebotomy Technician course launching Fall 2026. In this role, you’ll review and validate course content developed by our vendor partner, ensuring clinical accuracy, exam alignment, and industry relevance. You’ll also have the opportunity to be featured as an expert voice in the course itself and in Preppy marketing materials — putting your expertise in front of thousands of students launching their healthcare careers.


What You’ll Do: As an SME, you will:

Review course content for clinical accuracy, completeness, and NHA CPT exam alignment

• Provide expert feedback on errors, gaps, outdated information, and improvement opportunities

• Validate exam preparation content against the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam domains

• Collaborate with our academic team and content vendor to resolve questions and clarify standards

• Approve final content before course launch

• Following launch, hold 1 hour per week of virtual office hours to support enrolled students

• Participate in course and/or marketing features (photo, bio, recorded segments, or testimonials) as mutually agreed


Time Commitment:

• Course Build Phase: Estimated 20–30 hours total over 13 weeks (flexible, async schedule)

• Post-Launch: 1 hour per week for student office hours (ongoing, with notice)


Review Period: Now – September 2026 (extension possible)

Compensation: Competitive contract rate (details provided in offer)



Position Requirements


Minimum Qualifications:

Active NHA CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) certification

• 3–4 years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting

• At least 2 years of active venipuncture and specimen collection experience within the past 5 years


Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Sciences, or related field

• 5+ years of experience across multiple clinical settings (hospital, reference lab, blood donation center, outpatient clinic, etc.)

• Experience with special collection procedures (blood cultures, arterial draws, pediatric/geriatric collections, point-of-care testing)

• Teaching, precepting, or curriculum development experience


How to Apply: Please Include


1. Resume/CV highlighting:

Your NHA CPT certification

• Years of experience in your discipline

• Educational background


2. Brief cover letter (1–2 paragraphs) addressing:

Which position(s) you’re interested in

• Why you’re excited about this SME opportunity

• Any curriculum development or content review experience (if applicable)

• Any teaching or precepting experience (if applicable)


StraighterLine is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.