Lead Lab Tech

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Maryland; On-site; USD 62,695,000 - 103,527,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Collaborative environment

Benefits package

Night shift 11pm-7:30am

Rotating weekends

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lead Lab Technician to oversee the daily operations of a core laboratory, including workload scheduling, inventory, quality control, and equipment maintenance. This hands-on role requires phlebotomy skills and patient interaction, with responsibilities for data entry and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes leadership, staff training, and operational excellence in a busy lab environment, with a night shift and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification required.
• Leadership experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of quality control and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of assigned laboratory area.
• Schedule workload and personnel; verify time.
• Perform specimen collection and phlebotomy services.
• Verify patient data and enter into the LIS with accuracy.
• Train and supervise Lab Tech I/II and students.
• Ensure safety, SOP adherence, and QA compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Quality control

Education

Associates or BS degree

Phlebotomy program completion

ASCP-PBT certification

Job description

Requisition #:679375 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Laboratory/Pathology Schedule:Night 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, Core Lab
• Full Time/ Night Shift: 11pm-7:30am
• Rotating Weekends

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training

• Phlebotomy Certification required. ASCP or other JHH Pathology Department accepted certifying agency.
• Certification must be maintained and third party verified.
• New hires or promotions after January 1, 2014 for position as Lead Lab Techs must be certified by an approved agency. ASCP-PBT or equivalent credentials by certifying agency approved by the Department.

Work Experience

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

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.

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.