Certified Lab Technician — Microbiology & Phlebotomy

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a laboratory associate to accurately evaluate specimen orders, enter clinical data, and operate automated/semi-automated equipment per SOPs. The role involves maintaining supplies, documenting processing logs, and ensuring safety and compliance across the laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate has phlebotomy training or experience, 1 year of clinical lab exposure, and preferred AS degree.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training or experience required
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience or time to complete certification preferred
• Associate of Science Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• Accurately document information such as processing logs, quality control, and labeling of reagents
• Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains laboratory equipment and glassware
• Maintains and distributes laboratory supplies
• Packages laboratory biohazard waste for disposal following established standards and practices
• Maintains laboratory coat supply
• Orders, receives, stocks, ships and tracks equipment and supplies
• Ensures equipment is functioning correctly or schedules repairs/replacements
• Tracks equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance
• Maintains inventory of consumables and reagents
• Assists in arranging disposal of biohazard and chemical waste; enforces safety policies
• Assists in enforcing safety around PPEs
• Follows protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and use of hazardous materials

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a laboratory associate to accurately evaluate specimen orders, enter clinical data, and operate automated/semi-automated equipment per SOPs. The role involves maintaining supplies, documenting processing logs, and ensuring safety and compliance across the laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate has phlebotomy training or experience, 1 year of clinical lab exposure, and preferred AS degree.