Clinical Lab Specialist - Specimen Prep & QA

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a laboratory technician to triage and process specimens, collaborating with lab staff, medical staff, and external customers. The role involves independent specimen handling, packing for send-out, and clerical support within the TVC Lab.

Experience in laboratory settings is preferred; the shift runs 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The department emphasizes quality and patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Lab experience is preferred.
• Triages and processes advanced specimen independently; works with staff and external customers.
• Performs packing and shipping of laboratory specimens to referring laboratories.

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 laboratory technician to triage and process specimens, collaborating with lab staff, medical staff, and external customers. The role involves independent specimen handling, packing for send-out, and clerical support within the TVC Lab.

Experience in laboratory settings is preferred; the shift runs 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The department emphasizes quality and patient-centered service.