Specimen Management Coordinator

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

• High School Graduate (General Studies upon hire) and 3 years phlebotomy experience.
• High School GED (General Studies upon hire) and 3 years phlebotomy experience.
• Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS‑CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.

Where You’ll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 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, known for breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital houses the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally accredited and NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center. The 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.

Pay Range

$20.91 – $29.54 per hour