Specimen Management Coordinator
Houston, TXJob$20.91–29.54/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Specimen Management Coordinator manages patient specimens from collection through testing, overseeing receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch to support specimen integrity, accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role also supports workflow and staff training, performs phlebotomy, troubleshoots specimen orders and processing, and coordinates with collection sites, laboratories, and clinical staff.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Specimen Management Coordinator, you will precisely and efficiently manage patient specimens from collection to testing. Your oversight ensures specimen integrity, accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Every day you will oversee specimen flow (receipt, processing, storage, dispatch) adhering to protocols. You will troubleshoot, manage supplies/documentation, train staff on handling, ensure compliance, and participate in quality improvement. You'll serve as a liaison between collection sites, labs, and clinical staff.
To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and comprehensive specimen management knowledge. Problem-solving, excellent communication, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance are essential.
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Monitors department workflow, assists the supervisor and team to balance the department workload.
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Practices positive patient identification at all times, with all samples.
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Performs phlebotomy, follows all applicable procedures.
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Responsible for troubleshooting, reconciling, and making appropriate decisions regarding specimen ordering and processing.
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Assists with dispatching of staff according to the business needs.
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Assists with staff training under the direction of the supervisor.
Job Requirements
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High School Graduate General Studies and 3 years phlebotomy experience, upon hire or
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High School GED General Studies and 3 years phlebotomy experience, upon hire
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Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
Where You'll Work
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.
Pay Range
$20.91 - $29.54 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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