Laboratory Associates Coordinator

BJC HealthCare • Alton, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at Alton Memorial Hospital as a Laboratory Associates Coordinator and play a key role in supporting laboratory operations, staff development, and exceptional patient care. This position combines hands-on patient care responsibilities with leadership and coordination duties to ensure efficient daily workflow within the laboratory.

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Responsible for the oversite of all technical functions for Specimen Collection and Processing.
Supervises laboratory activities to ensure that procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and precisely according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
Ensures Compliance with the Regulatory Guidelines.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of Laboratory Associate, phlebotomy, or related laboratory experience required.
• Strong specimen collection and processing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years experience
• < 2 years supervisor experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience training, mentoring, or coordinating staff preferred.
• Associate's Degree
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Phlebotomy

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood and non-blood specimens from both inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Coordinate Laboratory Associate staff to maintain a productive workflow and outstanding patient care.
• Answer phones and process laboratory specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate daily schedules, including lunches, breaks, and training time for Laboratory Associates.
• Lead onboarding and training efforts for new employees.
• Provide coverage for scheduled and unscheduled staff absences.
• Assist with maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency within the laboratory.
• Supervises laboratory activities to ensure that procedures are performed promptly, accurately, and precisely according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
• May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Ensures Compliance with the Regulatory Guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines 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