Clinical Lab Scientist II – PRN (High-Impact Lab)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Laboratory - Clinical team. The role involves processing and testing across departments, adherence to lab policies, and maintaining diagnostic equipment to support patient care for all age groups.

Candidates should have completed a discipline-specific program, and may hold ASCP certification with less than 1 year of work experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Less than 1 year of work experience.
• Certification: ASCP may be required.

Responsibilities

• Process and test in one or more departments per shift.
• Follow lab policy and procedure with accuracy.
• Understand testing methods, theory, and instruments used for diagnostics.
• Engage in Quality Assurance, validation, maintenance, proficiency testing, and reagent prep.
• Report incidents and document findings clearly.
• Protect patient privacy and PHI in all duties.
• Perform specimen collection as needed.
• Handle high-complexity tasks and support lab leadership.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Tools

ASCP Certification

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Laboratory - Clinical team. The role involves processing and testing across departments, adherence to lab policies, and maintaining diagnostic equipment to support patient care for all age groups.

Candidates should have completed a discipline-specific program, and may hold ASCP certification with less than 1 year of work experience.