Job Description

Laboratory Technician

Terrell, TX

 

About the company:
This behavioral health hospital provides comprehensive inpatient services for individuals requiring psychiatric care and medical support. The facility serves a diverse patient population, offering structured treatment in a safe and secure environment. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork, compliance, and high-quality support services to ensure patients receive the care they need. The Laboratory Technician plays a vital role in supporting patient care through accurate and timely specimen collection, processing, and reporting. Staff members are expected to adhere to strict standards and policies in alignment with accrediting agencies and healthcare regulations. This is an opportunity to join a stable healthcare setting, gain valuable laboratory experience, and contribute to the overall mission of improving patient outcomes.

 

What’s In It For Me?

• Daytime Schedule: Enjoy a steady Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holiday shifts.

• Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable laboratory and phlebotomy experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

• Professional Growth: Work closely with a medical technologist and healthcare team to build skills and expand your knowledge.

• Stable Environment: Join a respected behavioral health hospital with a strong commitment to compliance, patient safety, and quality care.

• Meaningful Work: Play a direct role in improving patient outcomes through accurate and timely lab support.

• Supportive Team: Become part of a collaborative group of healthcare professionals dedicated to patient care.

 

Responsibilities:

• Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages in an inpatient hospital setting
• Enter patient and specimen information into computer systems accurately
• Process and package specimens for transport to reference laboratories
• Assist the medical technologist in routine laboratory functions
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state healthcare guidelines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment
• Support the laboratory supervisor in meeting operational needs
• Provide dependable, quality service to both patients and medical staff

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of full-time phlebotomy experience preferred, not required
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Must comply with state immunization requirements
• Ability to pass a drug screening and fingerprinting background check
• Completion of facility and state-mandated training prior to start

 

Shift:

• Typically Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM, with possible adjustments based on hospital needs
• No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts required

 

A further detailed conversation would allow us both to determine if this position would be a good fit for you. Please share this information with anyone who you think may be qualified and interested to learn more about these fast-moving opportunities.

For immediate consideration, contact me ASAP at (817) 989-9700 or email me at mlentini@sncompanies.com

 

 

Keywords: Laboratory Technician, Lab Tech, Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, Specimen collection, Specimen processing, Accessioning, Data entry, LIS, Inpatient hospital, Behavioral health, Patient-facing, Chain of custody, CLIA, Joint Commission, CMS, HHSC Texas, HIPAA, SOPs, PPE, QA/QC, OSHA, Safety protocols, Day shift, Monday–Friday, No weekends, Terrell, Kaufman County, Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas driver’s license, Background check, Fingerprinting, Immunizations, Training provided, Entry-level, ASCP, Medical technologist support, Reference lab, Courier packaging, Centrifuge, Labeling, Infection control, Customer service, Teamwork, Reliability

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift,

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