Healthcare Jobs in Texas with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
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Summary:
Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
- Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
- Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
- Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
- Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
- Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
- Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
- Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system.
- Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
- Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity.
- Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
- Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
- Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.
Education/Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred
- Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills
Experience
One year phlebotomy experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred
- Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
- Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
- Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
- Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
- Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
- Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
- Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
- Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system.
- Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
- Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity.
- Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
- Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
- Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.
Education/Skills
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred
- Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills
Experience
One year phlebotomy experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred
- Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
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Which healthcare companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Texas?
Large Texas-based health systems and hospital networks have the strongest track record of hiring F-1 OPT workers. These include Houston Methodist, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, HCA Healthcare's Texas division, and Texas Children's Hospital. Academic medical centers and large research hospitals tend to have established HR processes for OPT candidates, which makes them more predictable hiring targets than smaller private practices.
Which cities in Texas have the most healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston leads by a significant margin, driven by the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, which houses over 60 institutions. Dallas and Fort Worth together form a second major cluster with systems like UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources. San Antonio has strong military-affiliated and civilian health networks, while Austin's healthcare sector is growing rapidly alongside its tech economy.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Texas?
Roles that align with a graduate's degree field are eligible for OPT authorization. In Texas, common qualifying positions include clinical research coordinator, health informatics analyst, public health analyst, biomedical engineer, laboratory technician, and healthcare data analyst. Roles in hospital administration and health IT also qualify when the position directly relates to a relevant degree. Patient-facing clinical roles may have additional licensing requirements that vary by discipline.
How do I find healthcare F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, and by industry and state. Searching healthcare roles in Texas on Migrate Mate surfaces employers with documented sponsorship patterns, which saves significant time compared to manually screening general job postings. Filtering by the Texas Medical Center area, Dallas-Fort Worth, or San Antonio can help narrow results to the highest-density hiring markets for healthcare OPT candidates.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in healthcare?
Texas has no state income tax, which affects net compensation calculations for OPT workers, though federal tax obligations still apply. Healthcare roles in Texas may require Texas-specific professional licenses, such as those issued by the Texas Medical Board or Texas Board of Nursing, which operate on timelines independent of OPT work authorization. F-1 students planning to transition to H-1B sponsorship after OPT should confirm prospective employers are familiar with that pathway before accepting an offer.
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