Lead Lab Tech (Phlebotomy) Job at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Lutherville

Job Details

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Lutherville, MD
Category: Laboratory/Pathology
Schedule: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full Time

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. Ensures 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 work 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 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.

Certification:

• 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.

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 21.56/hour - Maximum 35.60/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

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

Equal Opportunity

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.