Specimen Management Coordinator

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside is seeking a Specimen Management Coordinator in Omaha to oversee the end-to-end handling of patient specimens from collection to testing. This role ensures specimen integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance, while coordinating with labs and clinical staff.

Responsibilities include managing receipt and processing, troubleshooting issues, training staff, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED at hire.
• 3 years phlebotomy experience.
• Basic Life Support - CPR through approved organization, within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Monitors specimen flow: receipt, processing, storage, dispatch.
• Troubleshoots issues, manages supplies and documentation.
• Trains staff on specimen handling and compliance.
• Acts as liaison between collection sites, labs, and clinical staff.
• Ensures accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance in all steps.
• Supports quality improvement and workflow balancing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

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 staff training under the direction of the supervisor.
• Monitors send out processing and pending lists, and resolve overdue results.

Job Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED upon hire
• 3 years phlebotomy experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR through approved organization, within 90 days of hire

Where You'll Work

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

Pay Range

$20.86 - $29.46 /hour