Night Shift Medical Lab Technician (MLT) – Growth & Benefits

Horizon Health; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with company match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Horizon Health in Paris, IL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician/MLT to perform moderate to high complexity laboratory analyses, collect specimens, and ensure quality control. The role involves teaching, continuing education, and collaboration with medical staff in a rural health setting.

The MLT performs arterial, venous, and capillary collections, conducts serology tests, and maintains LIS/HIS records while complying with lab safety and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical technology required.
• Phlebotomy skills for diverse patient ages preferred.
• Typing and computer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• National certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test blood and blood products; assist transfusion procedures.
• Obtain specimens and body fluids per procedures.
• Perform CBC, coagulation and quality control.
• Run chemical tests on body fluids and urine; examine sediments.
• Conduct routine serological tests on various samples.
• Teach MLT students and staff testing techniques.
• Participate in CE and present in-service sessions.
• Record results in the Hospital Information System.
• Maintain compliance with procedures and safety policies.
• May train phlebotomy and collect from neonates to geriatrics.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Typing

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Technology

National certification

Job description

Horizon Health in Paris, IL seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician/MLT to perform moderate to high complexity laboratory analyses, collect specimens, and ensure quality control. The role involves teaching, continuing education, and collaboration with medical staff in a rural health setting.

The MLT performs arterial, venous, and capillary collections, conducts serology tests, and maintains LIS/HIS records while complying with lab safety and hospital policies.