Specimen Management Coordinator
Bryan, TXJob$18.06–25.51/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Specimen Management Coordinator manages patient specimens from collection through testing, overseeing receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch. The role supports specimen integrity, accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. It also involves workflow coordination, troubleshooting specimen orders and processing, phlebotomy, staff training, and communication among 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
St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.
St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.
Pay Range
$18.06 - $25.51 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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