Specimen Processing Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System Specimen Processing Coordinator is a position within the clinical laboratory that provides daily support to the staff working in the Specimen Processing Department with regard to laboratory policies, procedures, and operations. The Specimen Processing Coordinator strives to improve the patient continuity of care by closely monitoring daily staff and activities, resolving complex problems, documenting problems and providing information for improvement. The Specimen Processing Coordinator assists the supervisor by acting as a resource for providing guidance and assistance to the staff in the processing department. The Specimen Processing Coordinator will coordinate staff resources and solve immediate staff problems, consulting supervisor or lab leadership when appropriate. The Specimen Processing Coordinator will serve as a role model.