Specimen Management Coordinator
About the role
The Specimen Management Coordinator plays a crucial role in the phlebotomy lab central processing department. You will oversee workflow, balance workloads, and assist with staff training and dispatching. Additionally, you will ensure accurate patient identification, perform phlebotomy, troubleshoot and reconcile specimen ordering and processing issues, monitor send-out processing, resolve overdue results, and communicate effectively across shifts.
Responsibilities
- Maintain smooth department workflow and balance workload
- Aid in staff training and dispatching
- Achieve accurate patient identification and perform phlebotomy
- Troubleshoot and reconcile specimen ordering and processing issues
- Monitor send-out processing, pending lists, and overdue results
- Utilize effective communication techniques within and across shifts
- Support quality monitoring and improvement initiatives within the lab and other departments
Requirements
- 3 years phlebotomy experience
- High School Diploma/GED
- Ability to complete all duties required of a PTA including charting and documentation
Preferred
- Laboratory Assistant Program certification
- Phlebotomy certificate
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 3 years phlebotomy experience
- Ability to complete all duties required of a PTA including charting and documentation
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
Benefits
CommonSpirit Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and more. For more details, please refer to the Total Rewards section.
Pay
The posted compensation range for this position is $17.96 - $24.35 per hour, reflecting the lowest and highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
Schedule
This role operates on a full-time schedule with 80 hours per pay period, working a 6:00 AM - 17:00 PM shift, Monday through Friday.
Category
Laboratory