Specimen Management Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    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 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    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.

    Total Rewards

    Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to 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, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

    Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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