Specimen Management Coordinator

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Job Summary / Purpose:

Under the direction of the Specimen Management Supervisor or Lab Manager assume responsibility for the smooth functioning and workflow of the Phlebotomy and Lab Central Processing department. Services as a resource to the team. Assists the department supervisor in training and monitoring of workflow. Functions as the team lead and resource for problem resolution.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

1. Monitors department workflow, assists the supervisor and team to balance the department workload.
2. Practices positive patient identification at all times, with all samples.
3. Performs phlebotomy, follows all applicable procedures.
4. Responsible for troubleshooting, reconciling, and making appropriate decisions regarding specimen ordering and processing.
5. Assists with dispatching of staff according to the business needs.
6. Assists with staff training under the direction of the supervisor.
7. Monitors send out processing and pending lists, and resolve overdue results.
8. Utilizes appropriate communication techniques within the team and alternate shifts.
9. Assists supervisor in quality monitoring activities, participates in quality improvement within the lab, and other departments as requested.

Required Education and Experience: 

3 years phlebotomy experience

High School Diploma/GED

Required Certification and License:

BLS-CPR within 90 days

Preferred Certifications:

Lab Assistant Program certification

Phlebotomy certificate

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

Excellent communication skills

Demonstration of leadership skills