Specimen Management Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Texas is seeking a Specimen Management Coordinator to oversee patient specimens from collection to testing, ensuring integrity and accurate diagnostics.

You will manage specimen flow, troubleshoot issues, maintain documentation, and train staff, working across collection sites, labs, and clinical teams to uphold safety and compliance.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and solid knowledge of specimen management.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED with 3 years phlebotomy experience.
• BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience - modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.