Lab Associate II - Surgical Pathology

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Lab Associate to support patient care and operations at Washington University Medical Center in Missouri. This full-time role follows a 12:00 PM–8:30 PM evening shift, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends.

You will perform specimen collection, phlebotomy, and specimen handling, plus potential duties in central processing, off-campus centers, or office phlebotomy, while maintaining specimen integrity and coordinating tasks to meet turnaround times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Phlebotomy and basic lab skills beneficial.
• BLS certification may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders and order tests in the appropriate system.
• Perform phlebotomy with proper patient identification and specimen integrity.
• Sort and process specimens received by the laboratory and handle all specimens carefully.
• Coordinate a series of tasks, including STAT orders and workload fluctuations, to meet turnaround times.
• May perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

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? 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
• Evening Shift: 12pm-830pm
• Perks: Benefits Eligible
• Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Minimum Requirements:
  • HS Diploma or 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.

No other organization offers an opportunity for exploration and discovery like Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As a laboratory professional with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today. you'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.

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

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