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Lab Dispatcher Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

... lab if required Responsible for initial investigation of employee allegations. Coaching and ... and keeps dispatch informed Responsible for obtaining statements and pictures of all accident ...

... and dispatching solutions. In this US-based remote role, you will diagnose and resolve complex ... lab configurations, and optimize system reliability. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical ...

Medical Courier

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$50 - $200/day

Pick up and deliver medical specimens, lab samples, pharmaceuticals, and medical documents to ... Communicate proactively with dispatchers and clients regarding delivery status or delays * Maintain ...

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Home Health Comfort Care RN

El Paso, TX · On-site

$36.50 - $54.74/hr

Responsible to review Lab results and provide the PCP with Lab results. 13. Audits Pharmacy med ... dispatching skilled nursing on-call staff to conduct visits if needed. 19. Reports all problem ...

Laboratory Technician I

Dallas, TX

$18.75 - $25/hr

May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more ...

Courier - PRN

Houston, TX

$15 - $19/hr

Properly utilizes the handheld radio when calling in all lab/pharmacy trips to dispatch. Uses radio etiquette when communicating to co-workers on the handheld radio. * Contributes to improving ...

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$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Properly utilizes the handheld radio when calling in all lab/pharmacy trips to dispatch. Uses radio etiquette when communicating to co-workers on the handheld radio. * Contributes to improving ...

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Courier - PRN

Houston, TX

$15 - $19/hr

Properly utilizes the handheld radio when calling in all lab/pharmacy trips to dispatch. Uses radio etiquette when communicating to co-workers on the handheld radio. * Contributes to improving ...

New

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Properly utilizes the handheld radio when calling in all lab/pharmacy trips to dispatch. Uses radio etiquette when communicating to co-workers on the handheld radio. * Contributes to improving ...

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

Properly utilizes the handheld radio when calling in all lab/pharmacy trips to dispatch. Uses radio etiquette when communicating to co-workers on the handheld radio. * Contributes to improving ...

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Courier

Houston, TX

$15 - $19/hr

Properly utilizes the handheld radio when calling in all lab/pharmacy trips to dispatch. Uses radio etiquette when communicating to co-workers on the handheld radio. * Contributes to improving ...

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How much do lab dispatcher jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab dispatcher in Texas is $20.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.91 and $22.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lab dispatcher?

A Lab Dispatcher coordinates the flow of lab work by managing the receipt, tracking, and distribution of specimens or test requests. They communicate with lab technicians, couriers, and healthcare providers to ensure timely processing. Responsibilities may include data entry, scheduling, and maintaining records to support lab efficiency. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

What does a lab dispatcher do?

A typical day for a Lab Dispatcher involves receiving and prioritizing lab requests, assigning tasks or sample processing to technicians, and tracking the flow of specimens throughout the laboratory. Lab Dispatchers work closely with laboratory staff, couriers, and administrative teams to ensure timely and accurate sample handling and reporting. They may also handle communications with clients or healthcare providers regarding the status of tests and help troubleshoot any logistical issues that arise. This role is highly collaborative, as it requires ongoing coordination and clear communication with multiple departments to keep lab operations running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab dispatcher?

To thrive as a Lab Dispatcher, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with laboratory protocols, often supported by at least a high school diploma and experience in a laboratory or logistics setting. Proficiency in laboratory information management systems (LIMS), scheduling software, and inventory tracking tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These qualities are vital for efficiently coordinating workflow, ensuring timely sample processing, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

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Infographic showing various Lab Dispatcher job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,691 per year, or $20.5 per hour.

Specimen Management Coordinator

Catholic Health Initiatives

Lufkin, TX • On-site

$17.67 - $24.96/hr

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Posted 2 days ago

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Job 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.

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 andprocessing.

  • 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 upon hire and 3 years phlebotomy experience Required orHigh School GED General Studies upon hire and

  • 3 years phlebotomy experience

  • Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) within 90 Days Required

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin is a 279 bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. We’re the area’s first Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center, with board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons offering full-spectrum stroke care. Nationally recognized as a HealthCare Center of Excellence, St. Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin offers compassionate, comprehensive health care, including off-campus rehab and outpatient facilities and services. In addition to its large emergency department, there are 32 private rooms, dedicated imaging and OBGYN, wound care, infusion and lab services.

Pay Range

$17.67 - $24.96 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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About Catholic Health Initiatives

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We believe all lives should be filled with health and well-being; that each person should have the knowledge and resources to make the best and healthiest choices for themselves and their families, with access to care and services that make acting on these choices easy. And you deserve personal attention from people who acknowledge and understand your frustrations and work to eliminate them. It means working together because that’s the way we all improve. Catholic Health Initiatives offers expertise, convenience, resources and best-in-class care from a foundation of togetherness. To serve communities better, we’ve grown into the third-largest nonprofit health system in the nation. And we’re not done yet. We currently offer care in 18 states through 101 hospitals and clinics, including three academic health centers and major teaching hospitals as well as 29 critical-access facilities, community health-service organizations, and nursing colleges. We connect agencies, communities and facilities with a goal of bringing everyone the care they need where they need it.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Englewood, CO, US

Year founded

1995

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