MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director and/or Laboratory Manager, performs moderate and high complexity laboratory analysis and assumes responsibility for problem solving, teaching, systems control and limited supervision. The employee will collect arterial, venous, and capillary blood specimens from patients. Performs drug screen collection, routine clerical duties, and performs simple point-of -care testing. The employee must maintain a cooperative working relationship with patients, patients’ families, medical staff, interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Collects, tests and stores blood and blood products; administers transfusion products, and maintains records of transfusions. Performs all other transfusion procedures up to releasing blood products to nursing staff.
• Following the Laboratory Procedures obtains blood specimens, collects other body fluids, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
• Performs required procedures related to counting and identification of blood cells, coagulation studies, and quality control.
• Performs chemical tests on body fluids and exudates, tests urine and examines urine sediment for various types of cell bodies. Processes chemical tests on blood, serum, and plasma using the different analyzers.
• Perform routine serological tests on body fluids and materials such as blood, exudates, scrapings and spinal fluid to ascertain pathogenic qualities.
• Teach MLT students and other employees testing techniques.
• Participates actively in continuing education and presents in-service programs.
• Performs quality control tests according to the department procedure and testing testing schedule. Records the results in the Hospital Information System (H.I.S.).
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, as well as laboratory safety procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

This position may at any time obtain specimens from neonates, infants, children, adolescents, and geriatrics. This person must have appropriate knowledge and skills to perform clinical related duties for these populations. This employee may also be assigned to assist in training phlebotomy to healthcare students. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This individual must exhibit a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, reliability, initiative, flexibility, and a high standard of ethics. Under the direction of the laboratory manager, the employee makes decisions on an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrument technology. The employee performs routine analysis at acceptable levels of competency and on a timely basis. Detects and reports unusual conditions to the manager. The individual will maintain regular contact with physicians, nursing, and other clinical personnel concerning the reporting of test data.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Medical Technology
• Phlebotomy skills for wide range of patient ages are preferred.
• Typing skills and experience with computer systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Registration in a recognized national certification is highly recommended.
• MLT with ASCP certification or equivalent.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift 10 to 20 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients.
• Occasional prolonged sitting, standing or bending over.
• Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens.
• Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.

Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for the MLT. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!