Clinical Microbiology Lab Scientist II: Diagnostics

Vanderbilt Health; Brooklyn Heights (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Microbiologist to join the Infectious Disease Specimen Receiving area in a state-of-the-art Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. The role involves performing routine and complex microbiology testing on patient specimens, including Mycology and Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) departments.

You will assist in specimen processing, organism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, quality assurance, and timely reporting of results, collaborating with medical directors

Qualifications

• Certifications: LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP
• Medical Technologist - AMT

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical microbiology setting across pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures with appropriate quality control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments affecting test results.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Equipment Maintenance

Diagnostic Testing

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Microbiologist to join the Infectious Disease Specimen Receiving area in a state-of-the-art Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. The role involves performing routine and complex microbiology testing on patient specimens, including Mycology and Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) departments.

You will assist in specimen processing, organism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, quality assurance, and timely reporting of results, collaborating with medical directors