Lab Courier - FT

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Courier performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling and routine processing, and clerical duties associated with specimen collection. The role is based at Barnes Jewish Hospital and is full-time, 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, on the 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. shift. The posting also notes that phlebotomy is not required for this role. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and no prior experience. The employee should be comfortable walking an average of 15,000 steps per day. The role may be eligible for benefits and a shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No experience required.
Comfortable walking an average of 15,000 steps per day.

Nice To Haves

Less than two years of experience.
Less than two years of supervisor experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, ensuring proper collection and specimen integrity.
Coordinate simultaneous tasks accurately, including STAT orders and workload fluctuations; prioritize work to meet scheduled hours and established turnaround times.
Interact with laboratory, clinical, and other ancillary departments.
Handle and routinely process specimens and perform clerical duties associated with specimen collection.

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.
Shift differential eligibility.