Lab Associate II - Phlebotomist (PRN)

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes Jewish Hospital is seeking a Lab Associate in Phlebotomy to support patient care and operations through specimen collection and handling. The role emphasizes accurate patient identification and maintaining specimen integrity, with potential involvement in central processing, in-office phlebotomy, or inventory tasks.

Responsibilities include interpreting orders, processing tests in the system, and coordinating tasks during high workload or STAT situations.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience and specimen handling proficiency required or preferred.
• HS diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical lab environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders and place tests in the system.
• Perform phlebotomy with proper patient identification and specimen integrity.
• Sort and process lab specimens and manage related duties as assigned.
• Coordinate multiple tasks, including STAT orders and workload fluctuations.
• May perform registration, inventory maintenance and other duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Clerical duties

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 in Phlebotomy? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.

• PRN:minimum of 2 shifts every 6 weeks (6pm-1130pm)
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirement:
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Prior experience preferred

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Perform specimen collection, specimen handling and clerical duties. Experienced in phlebotomy and proficient in performing additional tasks such as central processing duties, in-office phlebotomy, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders and order tests in appropriate system.
• Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity. May work in outpatient lab, in physician office, or off campus patient service center.
• Sort and process specimens received by the laboratory and proficiently handle all specimens received in the lab.
• 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.
• May perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Experience

• 2-5 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