Lab Associate III

City/State: Saint Louis, MissouriCategories: LaboratoryJob Status: PRNReq ID : 103206Pay Range: $18.00 - $27.35 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)Additional Information About the RoleChristian Hospital has a PRN Lab Assoc III position opportunity available. If you have at least 2 or more years of Phlebotomy experience, along with great communication skills and like taking initiative, this position is for youFlexible schedule - Days, Evenings and NightsOverviewChristian 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 stateThe 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.

Preferred QualificationsRole PurposePerforms a variety of pre analytic, analytic and post analytic laboratory duties as assigned. ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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 RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or GEDExperience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperiencePreferred RequirementsEducationAssociate's DegreeLicenses & CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS)PhlebotomyBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary .*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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