Lab Associate - Phlebotomy

Are you an experienced Phlebotomy Lab Associate looking to join a renowned and respected healthcare organization? BJC HealthCare is currently looking for a dedicated Lab Associate to join our Phlebotomy team!The successful candidate will have a passion for patient care, a commitment to providing quality healthcare, and the technical skills required to perform phlebotomy services. A successful Lab Associate should possess strong communication skills, a dedication to accuracy, and a desire to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.If you have experience in phlebotomy and a commitment to healthcare excellence, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities of a Phlebotomy Lab Associate:

• Perform blood draws, skin punctures, and other related procedures on patients according to established protocols.

• Follow proper safety and infection control procedures in order to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Maintain accurate documentation of patient information and results.

• Follow all laboratory policies and procedures.

• Maintain the laboratory in a neat and orderly manner.

• Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis.

• Monitor laboratory supplies and order replacements as needed.

• Provide patient education and support.

• Ensure specimen collection is performed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Utilize good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.

• Respond to any inquiries or requests in a timely and professional manner.

• Follow up on incomplete laboratory results and contact physicians as necessary.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Lab Associate - Phlebotomy in St. Louis, MO, USA is $31,580 to $36,700 per year. This range is calculated by taking the median salary for the job and subtracting or adding 10 percent to get the low and high end of the range.

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, serving metro St. Louis, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. In 1993, Barnes-Jewish Inc., an urban, academic medical center affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine; and Christian Health Services, a suburban community hospital network, merge to form BJC Health System.