Job detail

Lab Associate I - full-time

BJC HealthCare

#BLS #Phlebotomy #Healthcare #Specimen Collection #Laboratory #Acute Care Hospital #Patient Identification #Outpatient Care #Specimen Integrity

Quick overview

Performs blood and non-blood specimen collection, handling, and routine processing. Manages clerical duties and coordinates tasks including STAT orders within established turnaround times.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Phlebotomy certifications. While no experience is minimum, less than 2 years of experience is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificatePhlebotomySpecimen HandlingWorkload PrioritizationClerical DutiesSpecimen CollectionPatient IdentificationPatient InteractionSTAT Order Processing

Job description

Additional Information

About the Role

Alton Memorial Hospital has an opportunity for a full-time Lab Associate to work in an outpatient setting. Phlebotomy experience is needed! Enjoy growing your career in a supportive setting with lab professionals.

Schedule

Day
Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm Mon - Fri; 1
Saturday a month 7:00am - 12:00pm No Holidays

Overview

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Experience <2 years Supervisor Experience < 2 years Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Phlebotomy

Benefits: and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards 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