Lab Tech I / Phlebotomy

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

10h•$17 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

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/Evenings: 3:00pm-11:30pm Weekend Rotations Required Will Consider Lab Tech I, II or Lab Tech Certified Phlebotomist Position Summary: Performs laboratory tests (which may include but not limited to: Phlebotomy, Occult and Gastric Blood Tests, Urine pH and volume). Responsible for processing samples (which may include: accessioning, receiving, aliquoting, and labeling samples as well as participating in review of laboratory actions). May operate and maintain automated pre-analytic instrumentation. Responsible for recording and reporting results accurately. Responsible for accurate entry of patient data (which may include demographics, insurance/payment information, contact detail) and review, verification and entry of requisitions. Maintains established levels of supplies and inventory, and ensures clean and organized workspace (including carts). Responsible for initiating or verifying that proper actions are taken to resolve problems, including participating and recording laboratory items in communication log or hand-off communication activity., ensuring information is relayed across shifts. Participates in Quality Assurance initiatives. Provides feedback to leadership regarding processes and participates in Process Improvement initiatives. Role generally includes performing Phlebotomy and Arterial Blood Gas or other specimen collections. Maintains high level of competency for all skills and knowledge required. Participates in training new employees and in auditing laboratory work flows and performance. Exceptional customer service; communicating with patients, medical providers, and laboratory and hospital staff in clear, concise, and compassionate manner.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent including high school level coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Work Experience: No experience required (some experience, preferably lab experience is helpful).
Computer and data entry, retrieval and/or review skills are required.
For Phlebotomy upon hire, successful completion of training will require at least 100 blood draws and competency testing on relevant procedures which may include testing on a mannequin arm.
Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training: No certification required
Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory tests (which may include but not limited to: Phlebotomy, Occult and Gastric Blood Tests, Urine pH and volume).
Responsible for processing samples (which may include: accessioning, receiving, aliquoting, and labeling samples as well as participating in review of laboratory actions).
May operate and maintain automated pre-analytic instrumentation.
Responsible for recording and reporting results accurately.
Responsible for accurate entry of patient data (which may include demographics, insurance/payment information, contact detail) and review, verification and entry of requisitions.
Maintains established levels of supplies and inventory, and ensures clean and organized workspace (including carts).
Responsible for initiating or verifying that proper actions are taken to resolve problems, including participating and recording laboratory items in communication log or hand-off communication activity., ensuring information is relayed across shifts.
Participates in Quality Assurance initiatives.
Provides feedback to leadership regarding processes and participates in Process Improvement initiatives.
Role generally includes performing Phlebotomy and Arterial Blood Gas or other specimen collections.
Maintains high level of competency for all skills and knowledge required.
Participates in training new employees and in auditing laboratory work flows and performance.
Exceptional customer service; communicating with patients, medical providers, and laboratory and hospital staff in clear, concise, and compassionate manner.