Specimen Management Coordinator

CHI Health Lakeside • Omaha, NE

11d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Specimen Management Coordinator at CHI Health Lakeside, you will manage patient specimens from collection through testing, supporting specimen integrity, accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee specimen receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch according to established protocols; troubleshoot specimen-related issues; manage supplies and documentation; assist with staff training; ensure compliance; and participate in quality improvement. You will also serve as a liaison between collection sites, laboratories, and clinical staff. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong organization, specimen management knowledge, problem-solving, communication, and a commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED upon hire.
• Three years of phlebotomy experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through an approved organization within 90 days of hire.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Specimen management knowledge, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor department workflow and assist the supervisor and team in balancing workload.
• Practice positive patient identification with all samples.
• Perform phlebotomy and follow applicable procedures.
• Troubleshoot and reconcile specimen issues, making appropriate decisions regarding specimen ordering and processing.
• Assist with staff training under the direction of the supervisor.
• Monitor send-out processing and pending lists, and resolve overdue results.
• Oversee specimen receipt, processing, storage, and dispatch in accordance with protocols.
• Manage supplies and documentation, support regulatory compliance, and participate in quality improvement.
• Coordinate communication among collection sites, laboratories, and clinical staff.

What This Job Offers

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