Clinic Specimen Collection Specialist

Ethos; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethos Laboratories in Jonesboro, Arkansas, seeks a Specimen Collector to accurately collect urine, oral fluid, and blood samples in clinic settings. You will follow Ethos protocols and maintain specimen integrity while documenting data in LIS/EMR.

Work includes coordination with clinic staff, ensuring patient identification accuracy, and maintaining a professional, compliant environment. This is a full-time role requiring attention to detail and independence.

Qualifications

• Accurate specimen collection and handling following Ethos protocols.
• Strong communication with patients and clinic staff.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision.
• Familiarity with LIS/EMR data entry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens including urine and oral fluid samples in accordance with Ethos procedures.
• Perform anterior nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing when required by clinic accounts.
• Perform blood specimen collection via venipuncture when applicable to assigned locations.
• Follow established patient identification and specimen collection protocols.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following Ethos standard operating procedures and reference materials.
• Complete and verify laboratory requisition forms and associated documentation.
• Label and package specimens appropriately for transport to the laboratory.
• Track collected specimens by completing required documentation including initials and collection date/time.
• Enter patient information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) or EMR when required.
• Coordinate with clinic staff to obtain any missing patient or order information.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and clean working environment while adhering to compliance standards.
• Represent Ethos professionally when interacting with patients, providers, and clinic staff.
• Participate in required training programs and continuing education opportunities.
• Complete assigned computer-based learning modules and maintain competency documentation.
• Partner with Regional and Territory Managers to support clinic workflows and specimen collection protocols.
• Perform other duties related to specimen collection and field operations as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ethos Laboratories in Jonesboro, Arkansas, seeks a Specimen Collector to accurately collect urine, oral fluid, and blood samples in clinic settings. You will follow Ethos protocols and maintain specimen integrity while documenting data in LIS/EMR.

Work includes coordination with clinic staff, ensuring patient identification accuracy, and maintaining a professional, compliant environment. This is a full-time role requiring attention to detail and independence.