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BJC HealthCare·Saint Louis County, Missouri
Lab Associate III
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The Lab Associate III performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory duties, including specimen processing and moderate complexity testing. They are responsible for coordinating tasks such as STAT orders, maintaining laboratory equipment, and managing inventory.
Christian Hospital has a full-time Lab Associate III opportunity for experienced candidates. Prefered candidate must have experience with phlebotomy. Perfect for someone organized with great communication skills. Monday – Friday 8am - 4:30pm 2-5 years experience required Annual Raise
Christian Hospital has been serving St.
Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903.
U.S.
News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No.
5 in St.
Louis for overall clinical excellence and No.
9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S.
News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions.
Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke.
High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Histology Laboratory performs a wide variety of routine histotechnologic procedures & histochemical stains.
Our Immunohistochemistry area performs over 100 antibodies on both tissue sections & cytology specimens.
Role Purpose Performs a variety of pre analytic, analytic and post analytic laboratory duties as assigned.
Performs waived and moderate complex testing with appropriate training and competency, sweat chloride collections, EKG's, etc. Under supervision, reports test results as appropriate. Sorts and processes routine and specific high level specimens received by the lab--including multistep technical processing (i.e. Histology, Microbiology, Cytology, etc.). Ensures correct processing and packaging for esoteric send out tests. 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. Inventory management, equipment cleaning, maintenance, loading, etc. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Education Associate's Degree Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Phlebotomy
Benefits: and Legal Statement
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's Degree, Basic Life Support certification, and specific experience in phlebotomy.
Market context
Lab Associate III roles in Missouri are often tied to steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need reliable specimen handling and patient-facing support. These jobs are competitive because employers typically look for BLS and phlebotomy certification, plus prior lab or clinical experience, with an associate’s degree preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and recent hands-on experience before applying.