Lab Associate Coordinator - Core Lab

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is seeking a Lab Associate Coordinator to oversee all technical functions for specimen collection and processing. The role supports patient care and operations within a large university hospital setting.

Responsibilities include supervising lab activities, assisting with staffing and budgeting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining safety as a core function of this essential role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 2-5 years of experience in a lab setting.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises laboratory activities to ensure procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and per hospital policies.
• May participate in departmental staffing, revenue/expense budgets, and adherence to goals.
• Ensures compliance with Regulatory Guidelines.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lab operations

Clinical lab experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Lab Associate Coordinator? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, rotating weekends + holidays
• Evening Shift: 3pm-1130pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirement:
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • 2+ years' experience
  • Supervisory experience strongly preferred

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for the oversite of all technical functions for Specimen Collection and Processing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises laboratory activities to ensure that procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and precisely according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
• May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Ensures Compliance with the Regulatory Guidelines.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Phlebotomy

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer