Lab Associate II

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• Lab Associate II (Full
• Time) | Main Outpatient LabJoin our Main Outpatient Lab team and make a direct impact on patient care. As a Lab Associate II, you will perform phlebotomy, process specimens, coordinate laboratory testing, and provide exceptional service to patients in a fast-paced outpatient environment.ResponsibilitiesPerform blood collections on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.Process, label, and prepare specimens for testing.Coordinate laboratory testing and maintain accurate patient records.Utilize laboratory information systems and electronic medical records.Deliver excellent customer service while supporting daily laboratory operations.ScheduleFull
• TimeMonday
• Friday, 8:45 AM - 5:15 PMEvery 3rd weekend rotationHoliday rotation (approximately one holiday per year)

1-3 years of laboratory, phlebotomy, specimen processing, or healthcare experience preferred. Experience in a hospital, clinic, or laboratory setting. Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and EMRs.

Pediatric phlebotomy experience preferred. Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

Us? Make a meaningful difference in patient care. Work alongside physicians, nurses, and laboratory professionals.

Gain exposure to a variety of patient populations and clinical settings. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, development, and internal advancement. Be part of a collaborative, team-oriented healthcare environment.

Provide your feedback on BizChat Overview Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St.

Louis Children’s Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.

S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Clinical Laboratory at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of patients through our expertise in laboratory medicine and strong customer service. The laboratory performs over 1 million tests annually with a focus on providing accurate and timely results and services to patients and the community we serve. The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).

Role PurposePerform specimen collection, specimen handling and clerical duties. Experienced in phlebotomy and proficient in performing additional tasks such as central processing duties, in-office phlebotomy, or inventory management. ResponsibilitiesInterpret physician orders and order tests in appropriate system.

Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity. May work in outpatient lab, in physician office, or off campus patient service center. Sort and process specimens received by the laboratory and proficiently handle all specimens received in the lab.

Coordinates a simultaneous series of tasks accurately, including STAT orders and fluctuation in workload, prioritizing work to complete within scheduled hours and established turnaround times. May perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Minimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperiencePreferred RequirementsEducationAssociate's DegreeExperience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS)Phlebotomy Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer