Clinical Laboratory Support Specialist - Evening Shift

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital seeks a dedicated Lab Support Services assistant to perform phlebotomy, specimen handling, and related duties. You will support pathology and other departments, ensuring accurate labeling, timely transport, and proper data entry within the hospital system.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care, adherence to procedures, and teamwork with clinical staff to maintain safety and efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; certifications in phlebotomy or medical assisting preferred.
• Experience with laboratory procedures and patient sample handling is advantageous.
• Good data entry and familiarity with hospital information systems expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in Phlebotomy, Processing, Transporting, Posting and/or Billing, Ancillary testing, Anatomical Pathology, Blood Bank, Special Testing and Microbiology, or other departments with the Pathology laboratory following prescribed procedures.
• Collects and transports specimens in a courteous, timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures patient identification matches test requests and labels tubes correctly.
• Uses the Hospital Information System to enter charges and record results; maintains quality and safety standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy Certificates preferred

Tools

Hospital Information System

Compliance Checker

Job description

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital seeks a dedicated Lab Support Services assistant to perform phlebotomy, specimen handling, and related duties. You will support pathology and other departments, ensuring accurate labeling, timely transport, and proper data entry within the hospital system.

The role emphasizes patient-focused care, adherence to procedures, and teamwork with clinical staff to maintain safety and efficiency across shifts.