Clinical Microbiology MLS II — Diagnostics Impact

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist 2 specializing in microbiology to join a state-of-the-art Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. The role involves processing specimens, identifying organisms, performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, ensuring quality assurance, and timely reporting of results across multiple shifts.

The Microbiologist collaborates with medical directors and laboratory teams to support high-quality patient care, with duties including

Qualifications

• Certifications: Lic-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP, Medical Technologist - AMT.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Less than 1 year of work experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through accurate performance of routine and complex tests in pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures with reagent preparation and quality control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships; understands conditions affecting test results.
• The listed responsibilities are a general overview and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Equipment Maintenance

Diagnostic Testing

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist 2 specializing in microbiology to join a state-of-the-art Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. The role involves processing specimens, identifying organisms, performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing, ensuring quality assurance, and timely reporting of results across multiple shifts.

The Microbiologist collaborates with medical directors and laboratory teams to support high-quality patient care, with duties including