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\xe2\x80\x94our family, friends, and neighbors.
Job Summary: Under general supervision collects arterial, venous, and capillary blood specimens from patients. Performs drug screen collection, routine clerical duties, and performs simple point-of-care testing. Must maintain a cooperative working relationship with patients, patients\' families, medical staff, interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel.
Essential Functions:

• Maintains the patient file records in accordance with departmental system, placing provider laboratory test orders in the L.I.S. and updating information in the Horizon Health Electronic Medical Record, (EMR).
• Follows the Laboratory Procedures for obtaining blood specimens, Therapeutic Phlebotomy, collects other body fluids, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity.
• Requests/orders supplies as necessary in order to keep materials on hand.
• Charting or faxing of all medical reports, as requested.
• Assists the Medical Technologists, Laboratory Technicians and Pathologist when performing certain procedures
• Performs point-of-care tests, and therapeutic phlebotomy, records results in the Laboratory Information System (L.I.S.).
• Performs quality control tests according to the department procedure and testing schedule. Records the results in the L.I.S
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training, either live training or through the hospital intranet, called "The Pulse".
• 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 laboratory related duties for these populations. May also be assigned to assist in training phlebotomy to healthcare students. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital\xe2\x80\x99s goals and objectives.
Position Requirements:

• High school education or the equivalent
• Phlebotomy skills for wide range of patient ages is preferred.
• Typing skills and experience with computer systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Must be 26 years of age or older due to be on the facility liability insurance, to operate the facility\'s vehicles as a back-up to the courier service.
• Ability to lift 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients.

Position Information: Location: 721 E. Court Street Paris, IL 61944 Hours: 40hrs/week 8hrs/day 9am-6pm
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\xe2\x80\x99t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for Phlebotomist/Order Entry role. 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!