Skill
Specimen Collection
Healthcare and Medical
Specimen collection is the process of obtaining biological samples, such as blood, urine, tissue, or swabs, from patients for laboratory testing and diagnosis. Performed by phlebotomists, nurses, and lab technicians, it requires proper technique, patient identification, and adherence to safety protocols to ensure sample integrity and prevent contamination.
Specimen Collection in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
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- 24
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- 5
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Open roles requiring Specimen Collection (24)
Nursing Assistant (Endoscopy)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Reno, NV · $43,881 – $71,645
This endoscopy nursing assistant role involves patient care and support in a perioperative outpatient setting, including escorting patients, collecting specimens, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with diagnostic procedures. The position suits entry-level to intermediate healthcare workers with basic medical knowledge who are comfortable working under nursing supervision in a fast-paced clinical environment.
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Nursing Assistant
Indian Health Service
Full-time · Chinle, Arizona; Kayenta, Arizona; Red Mesa, Arizona; Bloomfield, New Mexico; Shiprock, New Mexico · $40,736 – $52,957
This Indian Health Service nursing assistant role provides routine to moderately complex patient care under licensed nursing supervision, including vital signs monitoring, hygiene, mobility assistance, and specimen collection. It suits someone with at least one year of healthcare experience who can document care in electronic health records and maintain infection control standards.
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Medical Assistant or LPN- Family Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Chagrin Falls Family Health Center
This family medicine clinic role offers the chance to work in preventive and ongoing patient care across various age groups, supporting care coordination and clinical documentation. It suits candidates with medical assisting or licensed practical nursing credentials who want direct patient contact in an ambulatory setting.
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Phlebotomist
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Shelbyville, TN
This phlebotomist role involves drawing blood and collecting urine specimens from patients across all age groups while maintaining quality standards and patient safety protocols. It suits someone early in their healthcare career who is detail-oriented, comfortable with hands-on clinical work, and interested in growing within a large academic medical system.
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Registered Nurse Operating Room FT Days Avista
AdventHealth
Full-time · ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA · $35 – $65 / hour
Operating room nursing role at an AdventHealth facility in Colorado, suited for registered nurses with medical-surgical experience who want to work day shifts in a faith-based healthcare environment offering clinical ladder advancement opportunities.
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Nursing Assistant (Acute Care)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $42,127 – $68,781
This Veterans Affairs position supports acute care nursing teams by assisting patients with daily living activities, vital signs monitoring, and basic medical procedures under registered nurse supervision. It suits people beginning or advancing a healthcare career who are comfortable with shift work and serving military veterans.
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Medical Assistant PRN - Sleep Clinic
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Part-time · Nashville, TN
This is a clinical support role in Vanderbilt's Sleep Disorders Center where you'll assist healthcare teams with patient flow, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation in a sleep medicine setting. It suits someone with medical assistant certification or equivalent experience who wants to work in a specialized clinic environment with supportive professional development.
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Phlebotomy Service Technician
AdventHealth
Full-time · ADVENTHEALTH LITTLETON · $19 – $31 / hour
This role involves collecting blood and urine specimens from patients, processing samples in the laboratory, and ensuring proper handling for testing. It suits phlebotomists with certification or training who can work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced hospital setting.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nursing Department Assistant (NDA) III - General Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Lutheran Hospital
This is an entry-level patient care role supporting nursing staff on a general surgery unit, assisting with patient hygiene, room maintenance, vital signs monitoring, and specimen collection. It suits someone starting a healthcare career who can work evenings and handle physical demands like lifting patients.
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Nursing Assistant (Float Pool)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Fayetteville, NC · $36,993 – $60,399
This is a nursing assistant position supporting hospital and long-term care teams with direct patient care, assessments, and basic clinical procedures. The role suits people with healthcare experience who can work independently under minimal supervision, handle unpredictable patient needs, and perform hands-on clinical tasks.
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Asked for alongside Specimen Collection
Measured from the 24 open roles that name Specimen Collection — not from a curated list.
- Phlebotomy11 roles45.8%
- Medication Administration7 roles29.2%
- Vital Signs7 roles29.2%
Roles that use Specimen Collection
Employers hiring for Specimen Collection
5 in total, most open roles first.

- VA
- CCCleveland Clinic4 roles
- AdventHealth2 roles
- ISIndian Health Service1 role
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