Johns Hopkins Hospital · 13 hours ago
Lab Tech II/Phlebotomy
Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. The Lab Tech II/Phlebotomy position involves collecting specimens and performing phlebotomy, conducting laboratory tests, processing samples, and ensuring quality assurance initiatives are met.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Primary duty of collecting specimens/ performing phlebotomy for most in this role
Performs laboratory tests/ waived laboratory tests (which may include but not limited to: Occult and Gastric Blood tests, Urine PH and Urine volume determination)
Processing samples which may include accessioning, receiving, aliquoting, and labeling samples; as well as participating in review of laboratory activities
May operate and maintain automated pre-analytical instrumentation
Accurately records and reports results
Maintains established levels of supplies and inventory and insures clean and organized workspace/carts
Responsible for initiating or verifying that proper actions are taken to resolve problems
Reviews lab requisitions for accuracy and collects pertinent clinical and insurance information
May be responsible for entry of patient and laboratory information into assigned systems
May perform data entry, processing of specimens, both for in-house and referrals; billing functions, and all pre-analytic set ups (may be required to process lab payments)
Participates in Quality Assurance initiatives
Provides feedback to leadership regarding laboratory processes and participates in Process Improvement Initiatives
Phlebotomy and Arterial Blood collection are required skills
Maintains high level of competency for all skills and knowledge required
Participates in training new employees and in auditing laboratory workflows and performance. Exceptional customer service; communicating with patients, medical providers, and laboratory & hospital staff in clear, concise, and compassionate manner
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent including high school level coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics
Two years (full-time) on-the-job or outside experience as Laboratory Technician, and successful demonstration of the required skills
6 months minimum experience as a Laboratory Technician with a verified Phlebotomy Certification (completed accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant course and passed exam for ASCP, IAPT, IAPS, or other Department of Pathology recognized certification) may be considered in lieu of 2 or more years' experience
6 months minimum experience as a Laboratory Technician with related Associates or Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare
Phlebotomy and Arterial Blood collection are required skills
Maintains high level of competency for all skills and knowledge required
Preferred
Completion of accredited laboratory or phlebotomy courses, highly desired
Benefits
Career growth and development
Tuition Assistance
Diverse and collaborative working environment
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
Company
Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.