Specimen Management Specialist — Lab Integrity & Compliance

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Specimen Management Coordinator to oversee patient specimens from collection to testing, ensuring specimen integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor workflow, perform phlebotomy, troubleshoot ordering/processing, and assist in staff training while liaising with collection sites, labs, and clinical staff. A meticulous, organized approach is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors department workflow, assists the supervisor and team to balance the department workload.
• Performs phlebotomy, follows all applicable procedures.
• Troubleshoots, reconciles, and makes 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 resolves overdue results.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

CPR - Basic Life Support

Job description

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Specimen Management Coordinator to oversee patient specimens from collection to testing, ensuring specimen integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor workflow, perform phlebotomy, troubleshoot ordering/processing, and assist in staff training while liaising with collection sites, labs, and clinical staff. A meticulous, organized approach is essential.