Nacogdoches Medical Center, a nearly 50-year anchor of East Texas healthcare, is recruiting a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician for the night shift. This is a hands-on, high-complexity testing role within a full-service community hospital whose laboratory supports a broad range of specialty service lines — including cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, and obstetrics. Candidates who want clinical depth, advanced instrumentation, and a stable team environment in a close-knit regional medical center will find this role compelling.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time night shift position within a hospital laboratory performing high-complexity testing under CLIA regulations (42 CFR 493.1489)
- Processes and tests all specimen types across the full laboratory menu; reviews and reports results with accuracy and efficiency
- Performs operational duties including instrument maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
- Acts as a resource and subject-matter expert to other laboratory personnel on the night shift
- Additional responsibilities may include billing and inventory management, equipment selection, validation and implementation, document control (SOPs), training and competency assessment, and quality/performance improvement initiatives
- Laboratory supports a broad multi-specialty hospital including: cardiology (cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatment protocols), obstetrics and gynecology, and bariatric/weight loss surgery
- Nearly 50-year-established community hospital with a strong team culture and regional referral presence across East Texas
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent; graduate of an accredited school of medical laboratory technology (or equivalent program meeting CLIA high-complexity testing criteria)
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical laboratory technician required
- Current certification through an approved agency: ASCP, NCA, AMT, or equivalent
- Active Texas laboratory licensure or eligibility to obtain, as required by state law
- Demonstrated competency in advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and complex specimen processing
About the Community
Nacogdoches is one of the oldest towns in Texas, situated in the Piney Woods of East Texas — a region known for its towering loblolly pines, lakes, and a slower, affordable pace of life. The city is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which contributes a vibrant cultural and educational presence, strong public schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Outdoor recreation abounds with nearby Lake Nacogdoches and Angelina National Forest, while the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is accessible within roughly three hours for weekend travel or major-airport access.