Lab Associate I - Float

BJC HealthCare • Farmington, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Lab Associate I supports inpatient and outpatient laboratory services at Parkland Health Center Laboratory and provides staffing coverage across multiple shifts as needed. The role performs blood and non-blood specimen collection, specimen handling and routine processing, and clerical duties associated with specimen collection. It involves working directly with patients in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, patient safety, accurate identification, and specimen integrity. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with availability required to cover open day and evening shifts Monday through Sunday as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience is required.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy, identify patients positively, and collect specimens properly.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks accurately and prioritize work.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to cover open day and evening shifts Monday through Sunday as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 0–1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Previous healthcare or patient care experience.
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood and non-blood specimens from inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Confirm patient identity and provide positive, respectful patient interactions.
• Handle and routinely process specimens while maintaining proper collection and specimen integrity.
• Maintain a focus on quality assurance and patient safety.
• Coordinate simultaneous tasks accurately, including STAT orders and fluctuations in workload.
• Prioritize work to meet scheduled hours and established turnaround times.
• Interact with laboratory, clinical, and other ancillary departments.
• Assist with specimen transport and related clerical duties.
• Provide customer service and support laboratory operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt to changing priorities and staffing needs, including covering open day and evening shifts Monday through Sunday as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on 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