Specimen Management Coordinator
About The Position
As a Specimen Management Coordinator, you will manage patient specimens from collection through testing to support specimen integrity, accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee specimen receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch according to established protocols; troubleshoot specimen issues; manage supplies and documentation; train staff on specimen handling; support compliance and quality improvement; and act as a liaison between collection sites, laboratories, and clinical staff. The role monitors department workflow and assists the supervisor and team in balancing workload. It also involves performing phlebotomy, ensuring positive patient identification for all samples, making appropriate decisions about specimen ordering and processing, helping dispatch staff based on business needs, and assisting with staff training under the supervisor’s direction.
Requirements
- High school graduate in General Studies and 3 years of phlebotomy experience, upon hire; or high school GED in 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
- Monitor department workflow and assist the supervisor and team with balancing department workload.
- Practice positive patient identification at all times and with all samples.
- Perform phlebotomy and follow all applicable procedures.
- Troubleshoot and reconcile specimen issues, making appropriate decisions regarding specimen ordering and processing.
- Assist with dispatching staff according to business needs.
- Assist with staff training under the direction of the supervisor.
- Oversee specimen receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch in accordance with protocols.
- Manage supplies and documentation, support regulatory compliance and quality improvement, and liaise between collection sites, laboratories, and clinical staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
