Lead Lab Tech

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; 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 at GreenSpring Station in Lutherville, MD is hiring a Clinical Lead Lab Technician who will oversee daily lab operations, scheduling, quality control and compliance with QA programs. This hands-on leadership role includes phlebotomy, specimen processing, data entry and direct patient contact.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with phlebotomy certification and 2 years of Lab Tech/Phlebotomist experience; ASCP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, highly desired.
• Associates or BS degree preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organization & daily operation of the assigned laboratory, including workload scheduling, QA and inventory management.
• Perform specimen collection/phlebotomy, processing of samples and data entry with patient interaction.
• Train new staff and supervise Lab Tech I/II or certified staff as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Quality control

Lab operations

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy program

Associates or BS preferred

Job description

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

Johns Hopkins at GreenSpring Station, Lutherville, MD

Full Time/ Day Shift: 9:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday

Position Summary:

• The Clinical Lead Lab Technician reports to Supervisor/Manager. Able to work independently and serves as the authority in assigned area(s) in the absence of management or others in senior capacity. Responsible for organization & daily operation of assigned laboratory including but not limited to: workload and personnel scheduling & time verification, quality control, inventory, equipment maintenance, and conformance with the division’s quality assurance program. Responsible for initiating or verifying that proper actions are taken to resolve problems. Insures requisition and patient data are accurately reviewed, entered, and processed in the assigned systems.
• This is a hands-on/working lead role and maintains an active presence in the wok areas. The Lead Laboratory Technician in most roles will utilize their phlebotomy/specimen collection and laboratory skills; will be assigned to and performing specimen collection/phlebotomy, direct patient contact. Verifies (and enters) patient identification and data. Responsible for processing samples, performing laboratory tests, and operating lab instrumentation. Maintains inventory and supplies, follows standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Provides excellent customer service and patient satisfaction; communicating with care and compassion at all levels.
• Trains new employees and students. Provides competency review of staff; participates with Supervisor in the interviewing and evaluating of employees. May supervise daily activities of Lab Tech I and II or Lab Tech-Certified Phlebotomist and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist MLT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent; with courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics required.
• Associates or BS degree, preferred.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program, highly desired.

• *To be eligible for ASCP-PBT certification you must complete an accredited or NAACLS approved phlebotomy program including clinical rotation/internship within the last five years, or completed a formal two part phlebotomy training program within the last five years (40 hours classroom and 100 venipunctures and 25 skin punctures), or be certified in another allied health profession (RN, LPN, MT, etc.) which included formal phlebotomy training and completion of 100 venipunctures and 25 skin punctures.

2 years (full-time equivalent) as a Lab Tech/Phlebotomist; with some experience in special projects, leadership, quality control & improvement.

• Phlebotomy Certification required. ASCP or other JHH Pathology Department accepted certifying agency.
• Certification must be maintained and third party verified.

Work Experience:

• 2 years (full-time equivalent) as a Lab Tech/Phlebotomist; with some experience in special projects, leadership, quality control & improvement.

Important Notices:

*Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum 21.88/hour - Maximum 36.13/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.