Specimen Management Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health • Bryan, TX

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About The Position

The Specimen Management Coordinator manages patient specimens from collection through testing to support specimen integrity, accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees specimen receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch according to established protocols and serves as a liaison among collection sites, laboratories, and clinical staff.

The coordinator monitors department workflow and helps the supervisor and team balance workloads. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting specimen ordering and processing, reconciling issues, managing supplies and documentation, training staff under supervisor direction, assisting with staff dispatch based on business needs, and participating in quality improvement. The role performs phlebotomy and consistently follows applicable procedures and positive patient identification practices.

Requirements

• High school graduate with General Studies and 3 years of phlebotomy experience, upon hire; or High School GED with General Studies and 3 years of phlebotomy experience, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comprehensive specimen management knowledge.
• Problem-solving and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee specimen receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch in accordance with protocols.
• Monitor department workflow and assist the supervisor and team with balancing workload.
• Practice positive patient identification with all samples.
• Perform phlebotomy and follow applicable procedures.
• Troubleshoot and reconcile specimen ordering and processing issues, making appropriate decisions.
• Assist with dispatching staff according to business needs.
• Assist with staff training under the direction of the supervisor.
• Manage supplies and documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in quality improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between collection sites, laboratories, and clinical staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED