Lab associate ii - missouri baptist medical center

Additional Information About the Role

The Lab Associate II provides high-quality phlebotomy and specimen processing services at a dedicated Missouri Baptist Medical Center MedGroup location. This position is ideal for an experienced phlebotomist who enjoys building relationships with patients and providers while working in a stable outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures daily (100% of role)
• Process and prepare specimens for laboratory testing
• Maintain quality standards and specimen integrity
• Provide outstanding customer service to patients and clinical staff
• Utilize critical thinking skills to support efficient workflow and problem resolution

Schedule

Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
No weekends
No holidays

Location

On-site at a Missouri Baptist Medical Center MedGroup location

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of phlebotomy experience, preferably in an outreach setting
• Inpatient phlebotomists with 2-5+ years of experience will also be considered
• Specimen processing experience preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Perform specimen collection, specimen handling and clerical duties. Experienced in phlebotomy and proficient in performing additional tasks such as central processing duties, in-office phlebotomy, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret physician orders and order tests in appropriate system.
• Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity. May work in outpatient lab, in physician office, or off campus patient service center.
• Sort and process specimens received by the laboratory and proficiently handle all specimens received in the lab.
• 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.
• May perform registration, inventory maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

Associate's Degree

Experience

2-5 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, 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 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