Lab Associate I

About the role

Looking for a laboratory opportunity with a great schedule, strong team environment, and work-life balance? Join our high-volume outpatient laboratory as a Lab Associate I! In this role, you’ll support daily laboratory operations while providing a positive experience for patients and helping the team keep things running smoothly. Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park. Location: BWC Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy in a high-volume outpatient setting
• Transcribe paper orders accurately
• Stock and maintain laboratory supplies
• Support the team with day-to-day laboratory operations
• Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction; ensure proper collection and specimen integrity
• Coordinate a simultaneous series of tasks accurately, including STAT orders and fluctuation in workload, prioritizing work to complete within scheduled hours and established turnaround times
• Interact with lab, clinical and other ancillary departments

Requirements

• Previous experience is required
• Phlebotomy experience
• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient laboratory
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Phlebotomy certification
• Preferred: less than 2 years of supervisor experience

Qualifications

Performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling/routine processing and clerical duties associated with specimen collection.

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