<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center, a nearly 50-year anchor of East Texas healthcare, is recruiting a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician for its mid-shift laboratory operation. This is a hands-on, high-complexity testing role within a full-service community hospital whose service lines span cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, OB/GYN, and bariatric surgery. The position carries sign-on bonus eligibility and offers a stable, collaborative environment supported by advanced clinical technology.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time mid-shift schedule within the hospital laboratory department</li> <li>Performs high-complexity testing on blood, urine, body fluids, and feces per established laboratory policies and procedures</li> <li>Obtains patient specimens and reports results in accordance with prescribed protocols</li> <li>Operates under the general supervision of the Administrative Laboratory Director; may assume supervisory responsibility for laboratory operations when requested by the laboratory manager</li> <li>Supports a broad inpatient service mix including cardiology (cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology, stroke treatment), obstetrics and gynecology, and bariatric surgery</li> <li>Community hospital setting with nearly five decades of continuous service to the East Texas region, emphasizing close-to-home specialty care</li> <li>Collaborative, team-oriented department culture with emphasis on professional development</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Science required</li> <li>Minimum two years of experience in high-complexity laboratory testing required</li> <li>Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent board required; candidates have up to three months from date of hire to complete required certification</li> <li>Active MLT licensure (ASCP or equivalent) required</li> <li>Demonstrated competency across the full scope of clinical laboratory disciplines including specimen processing, analysis, and result reporting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region defined by towering loblolly pines, rolling terrain, and a genuine small-city character. The area offers a low cost of living, a strong sense of community, and easy access to outdoor recreation including lakes, hiking, and state parks. Stephen F. Austin State University anchors a vibrant cultural and academic presence in town, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is approximately three hours west, providing big-city access without the urban pace.</p>