Lab Associate II - Missouri Baptist Medical Center

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Associate II provides phlebotomy and specimen-processing services at a dedicated Missouri Baptist Medical Center MedGroup location. The position performs daily phlebotomy, processes and prepares specimens for testing, and maintains specimen integrity and quality standards. It also involves interpreting physician orders, entering test orders in the appropriate system, identifying patients correctly, and providing positive interactions and customer service to patients and clinical staff.

The role requires coordinating concurrent tasks, including STAT orders and changing workloads, and prioritizing work to meet scheduled hours and established turnaround times. Depending on the assignment, duties may also include registration, inventory maintenance, and other clerical or laboratory tasks. The position is on-site, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of phlebotomy experience is preferred; the posting also lists a minimum experience requirement of less than 2 years.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and phlebotomy certification are listed under preferred requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five or more years of phlebotomy experience, preferably in an outreach setting; experienced inpatient phlebotomists will also be considered.
• Specimen-processing experience.
• Associate's degree.
• Less than 2 years of supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures daily.
• Process and prepare specimens for laboratory testing and handle specimens received by the lab.
• Maintain quality standards and specimen integrity.
• Interpret physician orders and enter tests into the appropriate system.
• Perform positive patient identification and provide positive patient interactions.
• Provide customer service to patients and clinical staff.
• Coordinate concurrent tasks, including STAT orders and workload fluctuations, and prioritize work to meet scheduled hours and turnaround times.
• May perform registration, inventory maintenance, central processing, in-office phlebotomy, or other assigned duties.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED