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

**Will consider Lab Tech I, II or Certified Phlebotomist for position**

Full Time

Hours- 7:30am-4:00pm

Weekend Rotations

Position Summary:

• Performs various specimen collection and phlebotomy techniques in the collection of specimens for Inpatients and/or Outpatients.
• May perform laboratory tests/ waived laboratory tests, including, but not limited to, Occult and Gastric Blood tests, Urine pH and Urine Volume. The processing of samples includes the accessioning, receiving, liquating, and labeling samples, as well as participating in the review of these laboratory duties. May operate and maintain automated pre-analytical instrumentation and participate in inventory management.
• Ensures the accuracy of all data entry and processed specimens.
• Responsible for initiating or verifying that the correct action is taken to resolve all specimen collection and specimen processing problems.
• Reviews lab requisitions for accuracy and collects and performs data entry of pertinent clinical, patient demographics, and insurance/payment information (when applicable).
• As a primary role - this position requires that all LT-CP’s utilize their phlebotomy skills on a regular basis/majority of scheduled shifts.
• May perform data entry, processing of specimens, both for in-house and referrals; billing functions, and all patient registration and pre-analytic set ups (may be required to process lab payments).
• Maintains high level of competency for all skills and knowledge required.
• Serves as a mentor, and works in support of associated department initiatives, projects, and training.
• Adheres to procedures and protocols for verifying patient identifiers and all assigned activities.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and safe & compassionate patient care at all times. May serve as “charge tech” for processing and phlebotomy when trained/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent including high school level course work in biology, chemistry, and mathematics and the completion of accredited phlebotomy training which precludes certification eligibility*.
• To be eligible for ASCP-PBT certification you must complete a NAACLS approved phlebotomy program including clinical rotation/internship within the last five years, or completed a formal two part phlebotomy training program within the last five years (40 hours classroom and 100 venipunctures and 25 skin punctures), or be certified in another allied health profession (RN, LPN, MT, etc) which included formal phlebotomy training and completion of 100 venipunctures and 25 skin punctures.

Work Experience:

• Two or more years on-the-job or outside experience as a Phlebotomist. Certification required.
• Advancement to Lab Tech-Certified Phlebotomist is possible for current staff meeting all minimum eligibility requirements and following the successful completion of at least two years of JHH employment in Lab Tech/Phlebotomy positions, or having met the two year full-time years experience to include at least 6 months JHH employment when included with prior experience. Employee must have no active discipline on file to be considered for advancement. Advancement processed following approval by management, submission of necessary documentation to Human Resources by supervisor, and completed verification of certification. Employee is responsible for maintaining certification at all times to remain in LT-CP position.

Required Licensure, Certification, Etc.:

Phlebotomy certification required. ASCP-PBT or equivalent from a department approved certifying agency. Employee is required to maintain verifiable certification at all times.

***Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons and religious beliefs. Requests for medical exceptions must be submitted at your occupational health screening. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients and our communities.

***Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

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