BJC HealthCare·Sullivan, Missouri
The Lab Associate performs blood and non-blood specimen collection, handling, and routine processing while maintaining specimen integrity. They are responsible for coordinating tasks, including STAT orders, and interacting with clinical and ancillary departments.
Missouri Baptist in Sullivan, MO has an opportunity for a Lab Associate I to work full-time phlebotomy position. Great opportunity to work in a hospital setting with opportunities to develop your career! 11:30AM - 730PM Monday - Friday; Rotating Holidays Annual raises Tuition Assistance
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.
The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center.
A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St.
Louis area.
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities.
In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.
Our full-service CAP certified laboratory is open 24/7.
The lab performs a variety of tests including basic and comprehensive profiles, lipid panels, complete blood count, coagulation studies and therapeutic drug testing.
The lab also provides blood bank services and features an outpatient drawing room.
Role Purpose Performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling/routine processing and clerical duties associated with specimen collection.
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
The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and no prior experience. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Market context
Lab Associate I roles in Missouri are often accessible entry points for candidates with a high school diploma or GED and no prior experience, especially in healthcare settings that need dependable support staff. Competition can be strong because employers may look for BLS certification or a willingness to obtain it, along with comfort with routine lab tasks and attention to detail. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.