Lab Associate II -PRN

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a PRN Lab Associate I with phlebotomy experience to join the hospital laboratory team in Alton, Illinois.

The role requires working on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of four shifts every eight weeks, at least one weekend shift every six weeks, and a minimum of one recognized holiday per calendar year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in phlebotomy preferred.
• May perform central processing duties or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders and order tests in appropriate system.
• Perform phlebotomy with proper patient identification and specimen integrity.
• Sort and process specimens received by the laboratory.
• Coordinate multiple tasks with attention to turnaround times.
• May perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

In-office phlebotomy

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Alton Memorial Hospital has a PRN Lab Associate I opportunity. Looking for a lab tech with phlebotomy experience to work in a hospital setting.

• PRN (as-needed) team members are expected to work on an as-needed basis.
• Must be available to work a minimum of four (4) shifts within an eight-week period.
• Must work at least one (1) weekend shift during each six-week scheduling period.
• Must work a minimum of one (1) recognized holiday per calendar year.

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

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

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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

*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