Lab Assistant I

St. Luke's Hospital | Our specialty is you; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one benefits package

Pension Plan & 401K

Competitive compensation

FSA & HSA options

PTO programs available

Education Assistance

Job summary

St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO seeks a Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy, process patient specimens, and handle patient registration. The role uses the Laboratory information system, prepares specimens for referral labs, and maintains equipment and inventory.

Will perform clerical duties while upholding safety and policy standards and supporting a collaborative healthcare team. Education requires a high school diploma or GED, and inpatient phlebotomy experience is required.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and specimen handling experience.
• Teamwork with healthcare team.
• Adherence to patient identification and laboratory safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and processes patient specimens.
• Performs patient registration and clerical duties.
• Uses Laboratory computer system and prepares specimens for reference laboratories.
• Maintains department inventory and operates laboratory equipment.
• Promotes teamwork and adheres to department policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.

St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.

Position Summary:

Performs phlebotomy, processes patient specimens and performs patient registration. Utilizes Laboratory computer system. Prepares specimens to be sent to reference laboratories. Maintains department inventory and operates and maintains equipment. Performs various clerical duties. Adheres to patient identification, laboratory safety, and department policies and procedures. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Previous inpatient phlebotomy experience required.

Benefits for a Better You:

• Day one benefits package

• Pension Plan & 401K

• Competitive compensation

• FSA & HSA options

• PTO programs available

• Education Assistance

Why You Belong Here:

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.