What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Associates Coordinator position at BJC HealthCare?
Missouri Baptist Medical Center is hiring a Full-Time Laboratory Associates Coordinator!
Experience Level
- 2-5 years in an outreach setting
- Previous lead/leader experience
Role Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience or strong leadership potential is required.
- Must be dependable, professional, and able to represent Outreach Phlebotomy positively at all times.
Operational Hours
- Operational hours: Monday–Friday No weekends or holidays are required for this role.
- Time range: 0530–1730 Shifts will vary
- Coordinator coverage begins at 0530 to take call responsibilities and assist with daily scheduling needs.
- Ability to float to various locations
Leadership Traits & Professional Demeanor
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate the following leadership characteristics:
- Professional, calm, and respectful demeanor
- Accountability and ethical decision-making
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability, approachability, and teamwork
- Ability to lead by example and support staff during challenging situations
BJC Values & Expectations
The Coordinator is expected to lead by and model BJC values in all interactions and decisions. This includes a commitment to:
- Safety for patients and staff
- Quality in care and service delivery
- Service excellence and patient-centered care
- Respect for people through professionalism and inclusion
- Growth and innovation through continuous improvement
Skills & Competencies
Candidates should possess the following skills:
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to work the floor when short staffed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Working knowledge of SharePoint
- Scheduling creation and support and coordination experience preferred
Next Steps:
- If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you for a screen
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
Responsible for the oversite of all technical functions for Specimen Collection and Processing.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Preferred Requirements
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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
- 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