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Lab Processing Tech III – Surgical Pathology

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Lab Processing Tech III at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) - Surgical Pathology Dept

 

 ***$1000 Sign-on Bonus!!!

 

Position Details:

  • Day Shift Hours: flexible 8 or 10 hours (7am -5:30pm)
  •  No weekends or holidays!!!
  • Responsibilities include accessioning, pathology office sendouts, Specimen management, OR pickups, some equipment maintenance  and management
  • Communications with Physicians, nurses sacs Pathologists is a daily occurrence. 
  • General Lab Processing & Customer Service Dept (Send-outs)
  • In-Office position (non-remote)
  • This position does not perform phlebotomy

Experience:

  • Strong Lab experience (preferred)
  • Pathology experience preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and customer service abilities, especially in a call center or phone environment.
  • Proficient in various computer systems and comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced setting
  • You could be a great fit if have experience in one of these areas: Clinical or Medical Laboratory Assistant (CLA), MLA, Processing Technician, Laboratory Tech, Lab Assistant, Pre-Analytical Assistant, Lab Support Representative, Specimen Processing, Customer Service Rep (CSR), etc.

Why Join Us?

  • Work alongside a compassionate and skilled team committed to quality care
  • Opportunities for professional growth and cross-training in different areas
  • Generous benefits package including paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance starting on day one
  • Multiple retirement options, including a 401(k) plan and either a pension plan or 403(b)

 

Next Steps:

If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email.


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.

 

The Clinical Laboratory at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of patients through our expertise in laboratory medicine and strong customer service. The laboratory performs over 1 million tests annually with a focus on providing accurate and timely results and services to patients and the community we serve. The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs a variety of pre analytic, analytic and post analytic laboratory duties as assigned.

 

Responsibilities

  • 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

    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, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *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

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