Lab Associate I
Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a patient-focused Lab Associate I to join our laboratory team. This position plays an important role in supporting patient care through specimen collection, processing, and laboratory support functions. We are looking for a dependable team member who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is committed to providing exceptional service to patients, visitors, and clinical staff. Our team is known for being friendly, collaborative, and highly motivated by quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood and non-blood specimens from patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Perform venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures following established policies and safety guidelines.
- Process and prepare specimens for testing, including centrifuging and handling samples within the main laboratory.
- Ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
- Monitor and maintain specimen integrity during collection and processing.
- Answer incoming laboratory phone calls and assist with routine inquiries.
- Retrieve and distribute items through the pneumatic tube system.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.
- Complete other laboratory support duties as assigned.
- Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity.
- 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.
- Interacts with lab, clinical and other ancillary departments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- No prior experience required, but preferred qualifications include:
- Two or more years of phlebotomy experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient healthcare setting.
- Previous laboratory or healthcare experience.
- Phlebotomy certification (preferred but not required).
Schedule
- Part-time Days/Evenings.
- Weekday shifts are generally 8 hours.
- Weekend shifts are generally 10 hours.
- Rotating weekend schedule (every third weekend).
- Rotating holiday schedule required.
- Must be flexible with scheduling needs.
- Shifts may be scheduled anytime between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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.
About the Organization
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.
Why Join Us
- Supportive and welcoming laboratory team.
- Patient-centered work environment.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care.
- Collaborative culture focused on quality, service, and teamwork.