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Specimen Management Coordinator

United States, Houston 20.91 - 29.54 USD / Hour · Job Posted February 08, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage patient specimens from collection to testing
  • Oversee specimen flow (receipt, processing, storage, dispatch) adhering to protocols
  • Troubleshoot, manage supplies/documentation, train staff on handling, ensure compliance, and participate in quality improvement
  • Serve as a liaison between collection sites, labs, and clinical staff
  • 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

Requirements

  • High School Graduate General Studies and 3 years phlebotomy experience, upon hire
  • High School GED General Studies and 3 years phlebotomy experience, upon hire
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

What we offer

medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings

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