Lead Med Tech

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking an experienced laboratory professional to oversee the daily operation of an assigned laboratory section at the Howard County General Labs in Columbia, MD. This full-time, days position requires weekend/holiday rotations and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes workload management, scheduling, staff training, and policy development, with responsibility for equipment and laboratory information systems support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or related field; eligible to sit for MT certification.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, with 2+ years in specialty or related field preferred.
• Certification in Medical Technology (MT/ASCP) or equivalent per pathology requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of an assigned laboratory section.
• Manage workload, scheduling, inventory, and QA conformance.
• Assist in training of new employees and development of lab policies.
• Maintain knowledge of laboratory equipment and information systems; troubleshoot issues and prioritize tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Team coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

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

Location: JH at Howard County General Labs, Columbia, MD

Full Time/Days: 7:00am -3:30pm

Weekend/Hoildays Rotations Required

PositionSummary:

• Responsible for the overall daily operation of an assigned laboratory section. In some laboratories, may perform the more difficult, non-routine test procedures but in general, carries out the normal testing duties of the laboratory.
• Responsible for section's workload and personnel scheduling, inventory maintenance and conformance with the divisional quality assurance program.
• Assists in laboratory projects, training of new employees as well as the development and revision of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintains & disseminates to others an advanced knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems/laboratory technology. Adept at problem solving/troubleshooting and managing multiple priorities in a complex work environment that support laboratory & hospital operations and the diagnosis and care of the patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Medical and Research Technology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field (where degree would qualify individual to sit for certification as Medical Technologist).

Work Experience:

• Work requires 5 or more years of clinical laboratory experience where at least 2 of those years have been in specialty or related laboratory field, 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Individual should demonstrate experience and aptitude for juggling multiple priorities, problem resolution, and coordination/communication with laboratory staff.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Certification in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP), or a nationally recognized professional organization accepted by JH Pathology (example: AMT, ISCLT, NRM, SBB, etc.).
• *Cytogenetics positions only: Certification by the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory personnel as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics or other certifying agency is required.

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.