Lead Med Tech (Mycobacteriology)

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- Microbiology Lab

Days-7:30am- 4pm

Weekend Rotations Required

Position Summary:

• Responsible for the overall daily operation of an assigned laboratory section. In some laboratories, may perform the more difficult, non-routine test procedures but in general, carries out the normal testing duties of the laboratory.
• Responsible for section's workload and personnel scheduling, inventory maintenance and conformance with the divisional quality assurance program.
• Assists in laboratory projects, training of new employees as well as the development and revision of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Maintains & disseminates to others an advanced knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems/laboratory technology. Adept at problem solving/troubleshooting and managing multiple priorities in a complex work environment that support laboratory & hospital operations and the diagnosis and care of the patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Medical Technology, Medical and Research Technology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field (where degree would qualify individual to sit for certification as Medical Technologist).

Work Experience:

• Work requires 3 or more years of clinical laboratory experience where at least 2 of those years have been in specialty or related laboratory field, 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Individual should demonstrate experience and aptitude for juggling multiple priorities, problem resolution, and coordination/communication with laboratory staff.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Certification in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP), or a nationally recognized professional organization accepted by JH Pathology (example: AMT, ISCLT, NRM, SBB, etc.).
• *Cytogenetics positions only: Certification by the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory personnel as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics or other certifying agency is required.

Important Notices:

***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 occupational health screening. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons by following the proper protocols. Effective 6/1/23, employees at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, its affiliate locations and Florida State Residents are not required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. 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. We encourage you to explore our current opportunities.

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

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

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.