Lab Associate I

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Missouri seeks a Lab Associate I (Nights) to support specimen processing and routine laboratory operations on the night shift at Christian Hospital. This role emphasizes phlebotomy, accurate specimen handling, and proactive patient interaction to maintain turnaround times.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and offers benefits as part of a comprehensive BJC rewards package; BLS certification may be preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy with proper patient identification and specimen integrity.
• Coordinate multiple tasks, including STAT orders, within scheduled hours.
• Interact with lab, clinical and ancillary departments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Lab Associate I (Nights) – Christian Hospital

Join our laboratory team at Christian Hospital! We are seeking a Lab Associate I to support specimen processing and laboratory operations on the night shift.

Schedule

• Two 8-hour weekday shifts
• Every other weekend
• Hours: 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling/routine processing and clerical duties associated with specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity.
• Coordinates a simultaneous series of tasks accurately, including STAT orders and fluctuation in workload, prioritizing work to complete within scheduled hours and established turnaround times.
• Interacts with lab, clinical and other ancillary departments.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

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