Part-Time Lab Associate III - Specimen Processor (Evening)

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a skilled Part-Time Lab Associate III for the Missouri Baptist Medical Center. This role involves general lab processing and customer service on the evening shift, with opportunities for professional growth and a generous benefits package including a $500 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of strong lab experience preferred.
• Proficient in various computer systems.
• Experience in call center or phone customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and customer service tasks.
• Coordinate multiple tasks accurately, including STAT orders.
• Ensure correct processing and packaging for send out tests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service abilities

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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This range is provided by BJC HealthCare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$403.00/hr - $403.00/hr

Additional Information About The Role

Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) is now hiring a skilled/experienced Part-Time Lab Associate III for our Processing and Customer Service departments on Evening Shift.

• $500 Sign-on Bonus!!!
  
  

Position Details

• Shift: Afternoon / Evening (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM), 3 days a week with rotating weekends and holidays
• General Lab Processing & Customer Service Dept (Send-outs)
• In-Office position (non-remote)
• Lab Pre-Analytic Departments
• Specimen processing, customer service, Send-out testing
• NO Phlebotomy
  
  

Experience

• Strong Lab experience (preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Call Center and/or phone customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills and customer service abilities, especially in a call center or phone environment.
• Proficient in various computer systems and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced setting
• You could be a great fit if have experience in one of these areas:
• Clinical or Medical Laboratory Assistant (CLA), MLA,
• Processing Technician
• Laboratory Tech
• Lab Assistant
• Pre-Analytical Assistant
• Lab Support Representative
• Specimen Processing
• Specimen Processor
• Lab Support Service Tech
• Specimen Accessioner
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work alongside a compassionate and skilled team committed to quality care
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-training in different areas
• Generous benefits package including paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance starting on day one
• Multiple retirement options, including a 401(k) plan and either a pension plan or 403(b)
  
  

Next Steps

If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email.

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs a variety of pre analytic, analytic and post analytic laboratory duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs waived and moderate complex testing with appropriate training and competency, sweat chloride collections, EKG's, etc.Under supervision, reports test results as appropriate.Sorts and processes routine and specific high level specimens received by the lab--including multistep technical processing (i.e. Histology, Microbiology, Cytology, etc.). Ensures correct processing and packaging for esoteric send out tests.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.Inventory management, equipment cleaning, maintenance, loading, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree

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
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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