Lab Tech I - Phlebotomy

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working env.

Affordable and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Lab Tech for the Evening Shift (Full Time). You will perform laboratory tests, including phlebotomy, and handle sample processing with accurate data entry and result reporting.

You will maintain supplies, participate in quality assurance, and assist in training new staff while delivering compassionate patient service in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with biology/chemistry/math coursework.
• No certification required for all applicants.
• No prior experience required; lab experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests including phlebotomy and urine testing.
• Processes samples: accessioning, receiving, aliquoting, labeling.
• Operate/maintain pre-analytic instrumentation as needed.
• Record and report results accurately.
• Enter patient data and review requisitions for accuracy.
• Maintain supplies and clean, organized workspace.
• Support shift hand-offs and communicate lab issues clearly.
• Participate in Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Provide feedback for process improvements.
• Train new employees and assist in auditing workflows.
• Deliver exceptional patient/customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Sample processing

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Requisition #:676667 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Laboratory/Pathology Schedule:Evening Shift Employment Type:Full Time

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Location

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Full Time/Evening Shift

3pm-11:30pm

Weekend Rotations Required

• Will Consider Lab Tech I, II or Lab Tech Certified Phlebotomist***

Position Summary

• Performs laboratory tests (which may include but not limited to: Phlebotomy, Occult and Gastric Blood Tests, Urine pH and volume).
• Responsible for processing samples (which may include: accessioning, receiving, aliquoting, and labeling samples as well as participating in review of laboratory actions).
• May operate and maintain automated pre-analytic instrumentation.
• Responsible for recording and reporting results accurately.
• Responsible for accurate entry of patient data (which may include demographics, insurance/payment information, contact detail) and review, verification and entry of requisitions.
• Maintains established levels of supplies and inventory, and ensures clean and organized workspace (including carts).
• Responsible for initiating or verifying that proper actions are taken to resolve problems, including participating and recording laboratory items in communication log or hand-off communication activity., ensuring information is relayed across shifts.
• Participates in Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Provides feedback to leadership regarding processes and participates in Process Improvement initiatives.
• Role generally includes performing Phlebotomy and Arterial Blood Gas or other specimen collections. Maintains high level of competency for all skills and knowledge required.
• Participates in training new employees and in auditing laboratory work flows and performance.
• Exceptional customer service; communicating with patients, medical providers, and laboratory and hospital staff in clear, concise, and compassionate manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent including high school level coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.

Work Experience

• No experience required (some experience, preferably lab experience is helpful). Computer and data entry, retrieval and/or review skills are required.
• For Phlebotomy upon hire, successful completion of training will require at least 100 blood draws and competency testing on relevant procedures which may include testing on a mannequin arm.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training

• No certification required

Salary Range

Minimum 18.09/hour - Maximum 29.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.