Specimen Integrity & Lab Operations Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center seeks a Specimen Management Coordinator to precisely manage patient specimens from collection to testing, ensuring integrity, diagnostics accuracy, patient safety and compliance. You will monitor workflow, train staff, troubleshoot, and coordinate between sites, labs and clinicians.

Ideal candidates demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and extensive specimen management knowledge, with CPR/BSLS readiness within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years phlebotomy experience.
• Basic Life Support – CPR certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversees specimen flow from receipt to testing in accordance with protocols.
• Troubleshoots, manages supplies and documentation; trains staff on handling.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and participates in quality improvement.
• Acts as liaison between collection sites, labs and clinical staff.
• Monitors workflow, balances workloads and supports the supervisor.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center seeks a Specimen Management Coordinator to precisely manage patient specimens from collection to testing, ensuring integrity, diagnostics accuracy, patient safety and compliance. You will monitor workflow, train staff, troubleshoot, and coordinate between sites, labs and clinicians.

Ideal candidates demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and extensive specimen management knowledge, with CPR/BSLS readiness within 90 days.