Lead Lab Tech

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Diverse environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a hands-on Clinical Lead Lab Technician to manage the daily operations of a busy laboratory, including scheduling, QA, inventory, and equipment maintenance. You will perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, testing, and data entry while maintaining high patient care standards.

In this lead role you will train staff, supervise junior technicians, and ensure compliance with procedures and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Two years (full-time equivalent) as a Lab Tech/Phlebotomist with leadership and quality improvement exposure.
• Phlebotomy certification required; ASCP or other JHH-accepted certifying agency.
• Certification maintained and third-party verified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the assigned laboratory area, including scheduling, QA, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform specimen collection, process tests, and operate lab instrumentation with accuracy.
• Train new staff and supervise Lab Tech I/II or Phlebotomists as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Quality control

Specimen collection

Education

Associates or BS degree

Phlebotomy program

ASCP-PBT certification

Tools

Laboratory instruments

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.