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Community Health Systems

Lufkin, TXFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Lufkin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MLT ASCP Or AAB/HEW Or AMT CertificationState License Where Applicable

Job overview

The Medical Lab Technician conducts routine and specialized diagnostic testing on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support patient diagnosis and care. The role performs moderate- and high-complexity tests, maintains laboratory equipment and quality control, documents results, and collaborates with healthcare professionals. The position is full-time, with Monday–Thursday evening or overnight shifts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory TestingQuality ControlSpecimen HandlingLaboratory InstrumentsLIS PlatformsData EntryProtocol ComplianceRegulatory GuidelinesAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Military Course0-2 Years Acute Clinical Laboratory ExperienceMLT ASCP or AAB/HEW or AMT CertificationState License Where Applicable

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

This is a Full-Time Position. Shift is Monday-Thursday 2pm-12am or 9:00 pm - 7:00 am, Monday -Thursday

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Competitive Pay

  • 401(k) with Employer Match

  • Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

  • Vacation

  • Sick Leave

  • Holidays

  • Personal Day

  • Family Medical Leave

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Student Loan Repayment

  • Internal Promotion Opportunities

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

  • Performs laboratory testing in assigned departments following established procedures for waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests; reviews and validates results for accuracy.

  • Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs scheduled preventive maintenance and resolves technical issues in a timely manner.

  • Performs and evaluates quality control procedures; initiates and documents corrective actions for out-of-range or invalid results before releasing patient data.

  • Accurately documents patient test results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and follows procedures for critical result reporting and specimen integrity.

  • Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques according to established phlebotomy procedures, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.

  • Recognizes, investigates, and resolves issues related to specimen collection, processing, and testing; escalates concerns when appropriate.

  • Participates in the training of students and new personnel by demonstrating procedures, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or

  • Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required

  • 0-2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of laboratory testing principles, quality control practices, and specimen handling.

  • Proficiency with laboratory instruments, LIS platforms, and data entry.

  • Ability to follow established protocols and regulatory guidelines (e.g., CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

  • Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in laboratory practices.

Licenses and Certifications

  • MLT-Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) required or

  • MLT - Medical Lab Technician issued by AAB or HEW required or

  • Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required

  • State license where applicable required

INDLABPHARM

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

How this job compares

Set against the 719 open Medical Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$25–43/hr282 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Texas and 719 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Medical Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (165 postings).
Education
85 of the 719 open Medical Laboratory Technician jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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