Pathology Lab Associate III — Day Shift, Growth to HT

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

4x10-hour or 5x8-hour shifts

No weekends or holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Lab Associate III for the Surgical Pathology unit. The role involves handling pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic duties, including case creation, routing specimens, and triaging send-out tests. Daily shifts with no weekends or holidays may apply.

The position offers exposure to multiple pathology workflows and potential pathway to Histotechnician certification through partnerships; BLS and Phlebotomy credentials are preferred or required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and good communication.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.
• Role requires ability to perform waivered and moderate complex testing with proper training.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderate complex testing with training and competency.
• Under supervision, report test results as appropriate.
• Sort and process routine and high-level specimens across Histology, Microbiology, Cytology.
• Coordinate multiple tasks including STAT orders and workload fluctuations.
• Manage inventory, equipment cleaning and maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a Lab Associate III for the Surgical Pathology unit. The role involves handling pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic duties, including case creation, routing specimens, and triaging send-out tests. Daily shifts with no weekends or holidays may apply.

The position offers exposure to multiple pathology workflows and potential pathway to Histotechnician certification through partnerships; BLS and Phlebotomy credentials are preferred or required.