Laboratory Associates Coordinator

Socket.dev; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Alton, IL is seeking a Laboratory Associates Coordinator to support daily operations, staff development, and patient care within the laboratory.

You will oversee specimen collection coordination, scheduling, onboarding, and coverage, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Laboratory Associate, phlebotomy, or related laboratory experience.
• Strong specimen collection and processing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Experience training, mentoring, or coordinating staff preferred.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood and non-blood specimens from both inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Coordinate Laboratory Associate staff to maintain a productive workflow and outstanding patient care.
• Answer phones and process laboratory specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate daily schedules, including lunches, breaks, and training time for Laboratory Associates.
• Lead onboarding and training efforts for new employees.
• Provide coverage for scheduled and unscheduled staff absences.
• Assist with maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency within the laboratory.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

BLS

Phlebotomy skills

Job description

Laboratory Associates Coordinator

Alton Memorial Hospital Laboratory | Alton, IL

Join the team at Alton Memorial Hospital as a Laboratory Associates Coordinator and play a key role in supporting laboratory operations, staff development, and exceptional patient care. This position combines hands-on patient care responsibilities with leadership and coordination duties to ensure efficient daily workflow within the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood and non-blood specimens from both inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Coordinate Laboratory Associate staff to maintain a productive workflow and outstanding patient care.
• Answer phones and process laboratory specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate daily schedules, including lunches, breaks, and training time for Laboratory Associates.
• Lead onboarding and training efforts for new employees.
• Provide coverage for scheduled and unscheduled staff absences.
• Assist with maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency within the laboratory.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• On-call rotation every third week and weekend.
• On-call coverage every other holiday.
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts based on staffing and operational needs.
• Must be able to accommodate on-call requirements.

Location

Alton Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of Laboratory Associate, phlebotomy, or related laboratory experience required.
• Strong specimen collection and processing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Experience training, mentoring, or coordinating staff preferred.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

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

Responsible for the oversite of all technical functions for Specimen Collection and Processing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises laboratory activities to ensure that procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and precisely according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
• May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Ensures Compliance with the Regulatory Guidelines.
• BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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

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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

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*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