Lab Specimen Coordinator

TridentCare; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TridentCare is seeking an entry-level Phlebotomy/Specimen Collection professional to support timely, accurate testing. You will mark test locations, collect correct specimens, and ensure all requisitions include patient details, collection times, and barcodes.

Responsibilities include processing redraws, scanning requisitions, centrifuging specimens, routing to the correct lab benches, and coordinating with reference labs as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficient in specimen collection appropriate to ordered tests.
• Awareness of factors influencing test results.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Mark locations for tests when specimens arrive.
• Ensure correct specimen collected and tube types noted on requisition.
• Fill requisition with patient name, collection date/time, and phlebotomist number; place barcodes on specimens.
• Notify and file paperwork for redraws due to discrepancies.
• Take redraw orders from a CLS for unsuitable specimens.
• Scan patient requisitions into Filebound.
• Centrifuge specimens as required for serum/plasma.
• Route in-house specimens to correct lab benches.
• Send reference lab specimens with requisition to TRK Sendout Manifest for Burbank lab.
• Prepare reference lab coolers with proper paperwork per Biological Substances Category B guidelines.
• Provide local reference lab DL requisitions with account numbers and tests.
• Notify Dispatch for transfers to airport or courier to reference labs.
• Review in-house testing areas for completed specimens for add-on tests.
• Wear proper PPE at all times to protect against infectious material.

Skills

Specimen collection

PPE compliance

Lab terminology

Test requirements awareness

Education

High School Diploma

2 months training in specimen collection

Job description

TridentCare is seeking an entry-level Phlebotomy/Specimen Collection professional to support timely, accurate testing. You will mark test locations, collect correct specimens, and ensure all requisitions include patient details, collection times, and barcodes.

Responsibilities include processing redraws, scanning requisitions, centrifuging specimens, routing to the correct lab benches, and coordinating with reference labs as needed.