2nd Shift Clinical Lab Associate: Specimen Processing

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a 2nd shift Lab Technician to triage and process specimens, collaborating with lab and medical staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role includes packing and shipping specimens, pre-analytical processing, accessioning, and providing general clerical support in a busy core lab.

Requires 1 year of relevant lab experience and a high school diploma or GED; commitment to quality, safety and patient-focused service is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience in a clinical lab.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to triage and process specimens.
• Attention to quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, triaging, receiving, sending, processing and batching specimens.
• Accessioning specimens received with a requisition.
• Processing samples pre-analytically for testing.
• Processing test add-ons and resolving any pre-analytical specimen or test issues.
• Providing general clerical support.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Laboratory Practices

Quality Assurance

Pathology

Specimen Collection

Customer Service

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a 2nd shift Lab Technician to triage and process specimens, collaborating with lab and medical staff to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role includes packing and shipping specimens, pre-analytical processing, accessioning, and providing general clerical support in a busy core lab.

Requires 1 year of relevant lab experience and a high school diploma or GED; commitment to quality, safety and patient-focused service is essential.