Job Information
BJC HealthCare Lab Associate II - Core Lab in Saint Louis, Missouri
City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories: Laboratory
Job Status: Full-Time
Req ID : 105911
Pay Range: $17.75 – $25.56 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Additional Information About the Role
This position supports the largest laboratory in the BJC system. The Core Lab processes high volumes of specimens from one of the most complex patient populations in the region.
This is NOT a phlebotomy position. This is a specimen processing position
Schedule
Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday, every 3rd weekend, holiday rotation
Night Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am
Shift Differential Eligible
Benefits Eligible
Key Responsibilities
Receive, label, and process incoming specimens
Route specimens to appropriate testing departments (Chemistry/Hematology)
Identify and resolve specimen discrepancies
Maintain accurate electronic documentation
Support turnaround time goals in a high-volume environment
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Perform 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.
Responsibilities
Interpret 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 Requirements
Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience
- <2 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Associate's Degree
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- < 2 years
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Phlebotomy
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At 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 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
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary .
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The 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