Lead Lab Tech

Clinical Lead Lab Technician

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:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.