Lab Courier - FT

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

21h • 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 scheduled for 40 hours per week, Wednesday through Sunday, on the day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and comfort walking approximately 15,000 steps per day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.
• Comfortable walking approximately 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, verify positive patient identification, interact positively with patients, and ensure 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.
• Perform specimen handling, routine processing, and clerical duties associated with specimen collection.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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