Lab Associate II

BJC HealthCare • O'Fallon, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Associate II performs specimen collection, specimen handling, and clerical duties. The position is based at BJC Outpatient WingHaven in O’Fallon, Missouri, and supports phlebotomy, specimen processing, and preparation of samples for transport to Progress West Laboratory. The role requires strong patient service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Initial training takes place at Progress West Hospital.

The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., four days per week, with no weekends or holidays. The associate may work in an outpatient laboratory, physician office, or off-campus patient service center. Experienced phlebotomy associates may also perform central processing, in-office phlebotomy, or inventory management duties.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and less than two years of experience. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree, two to five years of experience, less than two years of supervisor experience, and BLS and phlebotomy certifications.

BJC benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and legal coverage; retirement contributions and a 401(k) match; tuition assistance; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; adoption assistance; and access to the BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Some benefits may not apply to all jobs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than two years of experience.
• Experienced in phlebotomy.
• Proficiency in specimen collection, specimen handling, and clerical duties.
• Ability to interpret physician orders and order tests in the appropriate system.
• Ability to perform positive patient identification and provide positive patient interaction.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize work to meet turnaround times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Two to five years of experience.
• Less than two years of supervisor experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Experience with central processing duties, in-office phlebotomy, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders and order tests in the appropriate system.
• Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction while ensuring proper collection and specimen integrity.
• Work in an outpatient laboratory, physician office, or off-campus patient service center as needed.
• Sort and process specimens received by the laboratory and handle all specimens proficiently.
• Coordinate simultaneous tasks accurately, including STAT orders and workload fluctuations, prioritizing work to meet scheduled hours and established turnaround times.
• Perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other duties as assigned.
• Prepare samples for transport to Progress West Laboratory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 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