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BJC HealthCare

Lab Associate I - Days

Farmington, MO · On-site

... specimen collection This position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to multi task. * * SATURDAY & SUNDAY 0700 - 2030 ( 12 HR SHIFT) & MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 0800- 1200 4 HR ...

Ohio County Healthcare

Phlebotomist Float

Hartford, KY

$17.75 - $21/hr

Exhibit positive human relations. Must follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Will ...

Ohio County Healthcare

Phlebotomist Float

Hartford, KY · On-site

$17.75 - $21/hr

Exhibit positive human relations. Must follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Will ...

Ohio County Healthcare

Phlebotomist Non-Certified

Hartford, KY · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Exhibit positive human relations. Must follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Will ...

Actalent

Medical Lab Assistant

Schaumburg, IL

$18/hr

People will have to be comfortable handling human specimen. The lab assistants will be opening and ... Prior experience in a laboratory setting performing specimen collection, labeling, and diagnostic ...

Nexus HR

Medical Assistant With CPT I

Chowchilla, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Nexus HR is looking for a skilled Medical Assistant with Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I ... Verify patient identity using at least two approved identifiers prior to specimen collection.

Exactsciences

Specimen Processor

Phoenix, AZ

$32K - $53K/yr

Work with collection sites to resolve communication problems, as needed. * Obtain necessary ... Strong human relations, communication, and organizational skills. * Uphold company mission and ...

Actalent

Medical Lab Assistant

Schaumburg, IL

$18/hr

People will have to be comfortable handling human specimen. The lab assistants will be opening and ... Prior experience in a laboratory setting performing specimen collection, labeling, and diagnostic ...

Exact Sciences

Specimen Processor

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$32K - $53K/yr

Work with collection sites to resolve communication problems, as needed. * Obtain necessary ... Strong human relations, communication, and organizational skills. * Uphold company mission and ...

A Team Solutions LLC

PHLEBOTOMIST PT [0327]

Deltona, FL · On-site

$18.10 - $22.67/hr

Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture) and urine specimen collection on patients ranging from minimally ... human anatomy, aseptic technique, and phlebotomy material selection (i.e. vacutainer, syringe ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for human specimen collection in the United States is $17.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to become a lab specimen collector?

To become a human specimen collector, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, and some positions require post-secondary training or certification in phlebotomy or medical assisting. Training programs often cover specimen collection techniques, safety protocols, and proper handling of samples, and on-the-job experience is common. Certification from organizations like the National Phlebotomy Association can enhance job prospects.

What is the difference between Human Specimen Collection vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectHuman Specimen CollectionMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsPhlebotomy certification, training in specimen handlingAssociate degree in medical laboratory technology, certification
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, blood drivesLaboratories, hospitals, diagnostic centers
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, research facilitiesMedical labs, hospitals, clinics

Human Specimen Collection focuses on collecting samples like blood, urine, or tissue, often in clinical or community settings. Medical Laboratory Technicians analyze these specimens in labs. While both roles require training in specimen handling, Medical Laboratory Technicians have more advanced education and perform diagnostic testing, whereas Human Specimen Collectors primarily gather samples for testing.

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Infographic showing various Human Specimen Collection job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,742 per year, or $17.2 per hour.
Lab Associate I - Days

Lab Associate I - Days

BJC HealthCare

Farmington, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

BJC Healthcare rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 217 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

185th of 869 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BJC's Parkland Health Center has a full-time Lab Associate I opportunity.  In this position, the focus is on outpatient draws for lab test, and specimen collection   This position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to multi task.

    • SATURDAY & SUNDAY 0700 – 2030 ( 12 HR SHIFT)  &  MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY  0800- 1200 4 HR SHIFT)
    • Tuition Assistance
    • Development and growth opportunities

Overview

As part of BJC HealthCare, Parkland Health Center offers a unique combination of world-class medicine along with the deep local roots and rich history of its three predecessors - Bonne Terre Hospital (opened in 1911), Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (1952), and Farmington Community Hospital (1969). Parkland Health Center has two locations in St. Francois County, Missouri - a full-service acute care hospital in Farmington as well as a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre. Parkland Health Center provides quality primary and secondary level inpatient and outpatient services to the people of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri.

In addition, Parkland's Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and medical-surgical and intensive care, obstetrics and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including oncology services, an infusion center, a wound care clinic, and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center.  Bonne Terre is a Rural Emergency Hospital providing emergency services and outpatient services including medical observation, lab, radiology, and sleep study.

The laboratory provides outpatient diagnostic lab services as ordered by the physician, who is working to provide quality treatment for the patients condition.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling/routine processing and clerical duties associated with specimen collection.

Responsibilities

  • Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity.
  • 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.
  • Interacts with lab, clinical and other ancillary departments.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

    • Experience

  • No Experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • <2 years

    • Supervisor Experience

  • < 2 years

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Phlebotomy

    • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    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

    Qualifications:

    Role Purpose

    Performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling/routine processing and clerical duties associated with specimen collection.

    Responsibilities

  • Perform phlebotomy, positive patient identification, and positive patient interaction, proper collection and specimen integrity.
  • 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.
  • Interacts with lab, clinical and other ancillary departments.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED

    • Experience

  • No Experience

    • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

    • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • <2 years

    • Supervisor Experience

  • < 2 years

    • Licenses & Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Phlebotomy
    • Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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    BJC Healthcare, situated in Saint Louis, MO, US, is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. Launched in 1993, BJC encompasses 15 hospitals and multiple health service organizations covering the metropolitan St. Louis area, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. This healthcare titan's services cover a vast field, from community health and wellness, to pediatric care, to advanced specialty care. BJC is well-known for its two nationally recognized hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Its mission revolves around improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

    Industry

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    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Saint Louis, MO, US

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