Lab Associate III - Edwardsville IL

BJC HealthCare • Belleville, IL

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About The Position

The Lab Associate III performs a variety of pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory duties. The role processes and prepares specimens for testing and send-out services, performs testing and other laboratory procedures with appropriate training and competency, and reports results under supervision. The position supports accurate specimen handling, timely completion of STAT and routine work, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and quality operations.

The position is based in Edwardsville, Illinois, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays. The Laboratory Department provides diagnostic services including phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, point-of-care testing, and pathology.

A high school diploma or GED and 2–5 years of laboratory or healthcare experience are required. An associate’s degree and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are preferred; phlebotomy is also listed as a preferred qualification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of laboratory or healthcare experience.
• No supervisor experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderately complex testing with appropriate training and competency, as well as sweat chloride collections, EKGs, and related duties.
• Report test results under supervision, as appropriate.
• Sort and process routine and specific high-level specimens received by the laboratory, including multistep technical processing in areas such as histology, microbiology, and cytology.
• Ensure correct processing and packaging for esoteric send-out tests.
• Coordinate multiple tasks accurately, prioritize STAT orders and fluctuations in workload, and complete work within scheduled hours and established turnaround times.
• Manage inventory and perform equipment cleaning, maintenance, and loading.

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. Benefits may not apply to all jobs.

What This Job Offers

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