Lab Associate I - Core Lab

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Shift Differential Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Lab Associate to support specimen collection and processing in a fast-paced clinical lab environment. The role emphasizes accuracy in specimen handling, proper patient identification, and coordination of tasks to meet turnaround times.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; no prior experience is required, and preferred candidates may have up to 2 years of related work. Benefits eligible with shift differential options.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required; <2 years preferred.
• BLS and Phlebotomy certifications mentioned in the role's context.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling and routine processing.
• Coordinate multiple tasks with STAT orders and workload fluctuations to meet turnaround times.
• Interact with lab, clinical and other ancillary departments.

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

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

*** No Phlebotomy ***

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, Rotating Weekends
• Evening Shift: 3pm-1130pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible, Shift Differential Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirements:
• HS Diploma/GED

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

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