Student Med Tech- 2nd year

BJC HealthCare • Belleville, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial Hospital Belleville is seeking a second-year MLT, MT, or MLS student for a PRN role in its Laboratory Department. This position is designed to provide hands-on laboratory experience while accommodating a student’s school schedule. The department provides diagnostic laboratory services, including phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, point-of-care testing, and pathology.

The role may include specimen collection and handling, laboratory processing, and clerical work. The position is scheduled for evenings from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MLT, MT, or MLS program.
• Completed at least the second year of study.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than two years of experience listed as the minimum requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• Two to five years of experience.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Label and sort samples accurately.
• Perform data entry and maintain laboratory records.
• Restock supplies and clean work areas.
• Answer phones and assist with laboratory communications.
• Interpret physician orders and enter tests into the appropriate system.
• Perform phlebotomy, verify patient identity, interact with patients, and ensure proper collection and specimen integrity.
• Coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, including STAT orders and workload fluctuations, to meet turnaround times within scheduled hours.
• May perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other assigned duties.
• May sort and process specimens received by the laboratory and handle laboratory specimens.

Benefits

• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED