Specimen Management Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health in Bryan, TX is seeking a Specimen Management Coordinator responsible for overseeing patient specimens from collection through testing, ensuring integrity, accuracy and safety.

You will manage receipt, processing, storage and dispatch, troubleshoot issues, train staff, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards while liaising with collection sites, laboratories and clinical teams. Strong attention to detail, organization and phlebotomy experience are essential, along

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years phlebotomy experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required or within 90 days.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage specimen chain-of-custody.

Responsibilities

• Monitors department workflow and assists the supervisor to balance workload.
• Practices positive patient identification with all samples.
• Performs phlebotomy according to procedures.
• Troubleshoots, reconciles, and makes decisions about specimen ordering and processing.
• Distributes staff according to business needs.
• Assists with staff training under supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Specimen Management Coordinator, you will precisely and efficiently manage patient specimens from collection to testing. Your oversight ensures specimen integrity, accurate diagnostics, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Every day you will oversee specimen flow (receipt, processing, storage, dispatch) adhering to protocols. You will troubleshoot, manage supplies/documentation, train staff on handling, ensure compliance, and participate in quality improvement. You'll serve as a liaison between collection sites, labs, and clinical staff.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and comprehensive specimen management knowledge. Problem-solving, excellent communication, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy, safety, and compliance are essential.

• Monitors department workflow, assists the supervisor and team to balance the department workload.

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, with all samples.

• Performs phlebotomy, follows all applicable procedures.

• Responsible for troubleshooting, reconciling, and making appropriate decisions regarding specimen ordering and processing.

• Assists with dispatching of staff according to the business needs.

• Assists with staff training under the direction of the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies and 3 years phlebotomy experience, upon hire or

• High School GED General Studies and 3 years phlebotomy experience, upon hire

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.

Pay Range

$18.06 - $25.51 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.