Clinical Lab Scientist - Diagnostics & QA Expert

Vanderbilt Health; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Medical Technologist to contribute to clinical laboratory operations and patient care across age groups.

You will perform testing, quality assurance, instrument maintenance, and data reporting in a high-stress environment while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

This role requires a graduate of an approved clinical laboratory program and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Should have a working understanding of medical technology and the ability to recognize problems.
• Good communication skills.
• Works well under high stress.
• The patients served include all age groups: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Processing and testing in one or more departments during a shift
• Mastery and practice of laboratory policy and procedure
• Intimate knowledge of testing methods theory and instruments and tools used for diagnostic utility
• Quality Assurance, Kit Validation, Instrument Maintenance, Proficiency Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Reagent Preparation, Diagnostic Reporting and Alarm
• Incident reporting and documentation
• Professional and medical ethics, confidentiality police, PHI and patient privacy guardian
• Specimen collection specialist
• High complexity specialty management
• Assisting Technologists and Administrative Laboratory Director as needed and where appropriate

Skills

Medical technology understanding

Communication skills

Work under high stress

Age-group patient care awareness

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Medical Technologist to contribute to clinical laboratory operations and patient care across age groups.

You will perform testing, quality assurance, instrument maintenance, and data reporting in a high-stress environment while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

This role requires a graduate of an approved clinical laboratory program and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a leading academic medical center.