Lab Associate I

BJC HealthCare • Belleville, IL

3h

About The Position

The Lab Associate I performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling and routine processing, and clerical duties associated with specimen collection. The role includes phlebotomy and supports the laboratory team in delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that contribute to patient care. The Laboratory Department provides assays and procedures used in diagnosing and treating disease, including services in phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, point-of-care testing, and pathology.

This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 0600–1430. The employee must be able to work every other weekend and participate in a holiday rotation of three holidays per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to work every other weekend.
• Must participate in a holiday rotation of three holidays per year.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 6 months to 1 year of phlebotomy experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Phlebotomy experience or qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and ensure positive patient identification and positive patient interaction.
• Collect specimens properly and maintain specimen integrity.
• Handle and routinely process blood and non-blood specimens.
• Perform clerical duties associated with specimen collection.
• Coordinate multiple tasks accurately, including STAT orders and changes in workload.
• Prioritize work to meet scheduled hours and established turnaround times.
• Interact with laboratory, clinical, and other ancillary departments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED