Outreach Laboratory Technician II (Path & Lab)
About The Position
The Outreach Laboratory Technician II supports laboratory and pathology operations by performing basic laboratory tasks involved in preparing and analyzing specimens. The role processes and prepares specimens, stains and assembles slides, enters patient data, and maintains laboratory instruments and records. It also provides client service support, coordinates specimen pickup and outreach with clinics, handles billing inquiries, completes medical transcriptions, and ensures materials are delivered to pathologists promptly and accurately. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This job class may be security sensitive and subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Moderate typing skills and a medical terminology course or medical transcription skills.
- Valid in-state driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Responsibilities
- Logs patient data into the computer system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Stains and coverslips slides, assembles them, and delivers them to pathologists.
- Labels biopsy cassettes and prepares biopsy specimens for grossing using routine techniques.
- Processes and aliquots samples in preparation for further testing.
- Answers laboratory calls and triages client service concerns.
- Files slides and paperwork.
- Performs and documents instrument and stain maintenance.
- Acquires laboratory specimens from nearby contracted clinics and doctors’ offices.
- Markets Outreach Laboratory services to outside clinics and doctors’ offices.
- Handles and resolves billing questions or problems from contracted clinics and doctors’ offices in a timely and professional manner.
- Completes medical transcriptions in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
- Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
- Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
- Resources for child and elder care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
