Lab Associate II - Days at BJC HealthCare

Alton, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Specimen Collection, Specimen Handling, Clerical Duties, Positive Patient Identification, Patient Interaction, Specimen Integrity, Inventory Management, Registration, Processing Specimens, Chain of Custody, Contamination Prevention, Central Processing Duties, Outpatient Lab Work, Stat Orders, Workload Prioritization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Additional Information About the Role Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL has a full-time Lab Associate II position. In this Phlebotomy role, you will collecti blood and non-blood specimens, processing, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, maintain a chain of custody and prevent contamination. As well as ensuring phlebotomy supplies are sterilized, functional, and adequately stocked. Must be able to work independently in an outpatient setting. Days - Mon-Fri 7:30-4pm, weekends or holidays Working every 3rd weekend (10am - 8pm) 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 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

Responsibilities

The Lab Associate II will perform specimen collection and handling, ensuring proper procedures are followed for specimen integrity. Additional responsibilities include clerical duties and maintaining phlebotomy supplies.