Laboratory Associate Coordinator

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading children's hospital dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. This role involves overseeing laboratory functions, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining high standards of care. The hospital is renowned for its commitment to excellence and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare to patients and families. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension and 403(b) plans

401(k) with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory activities ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in staffing and budgeting for the department.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Phlebotomy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Laboratory Team at BJC Healthcare's state-of-the-art pediatric facility. St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive.

• Full-time
• Mon-Fri 3pm to 11pm with weekends as needed.

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, it provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care, along with education, wellness, and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Since its inception in 1879, St. Louis Children’s has been committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children. It serves patients and families across a 300-mile radius, with patients from all 50 states and over 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, it ranked in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. Its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is among the top-ranked medical schools in the U.S. Since 2005, it has been a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the ANCC.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for overseeing all technical functions for specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laboratory activities to ensure procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and precisely according to policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental staffing, budgeting, and respond to business changes affecting goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Phlebotomy

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We are committed to providing benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services starting the first day after hire
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Pension and 403(b) plans funded by BJC
• 401(k) with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance from day one
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off including vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal days
• Adoption assistance

For more details, visit www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

*Benefits vary by position.

This description provides a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Equal Opportunity Employer.