Medical Lab Science 2

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Nashville seeks a Clinical Pathology Tester responsible for performing critical lab tests and managing equipment to ensure quality patient care. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness in testing procedures. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Certifications in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing.
• Records results accurately and ensures timely delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques and principles impacting results.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Diagnostic Testing

Equipment Maintenance

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center** : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

**Organization:**

Core Lab - 2nd Shift

**Job Summary:**

Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services. Responsible for accurately recording results and ensuring timely delivery. Has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies used in diagnosis, treatment, and patient response evaluation. Applies clinical knowledge to achieve accurate test results, leading to quality patient care outcomes.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Provides patient-focused care through accurate performance of tests across all stages.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative procedures, including reagent preparation and quality control, with precision and timeliness.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, and considers physiological conditions affecting results.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

**Technical Capabilities:**

• Data Analysis (Novice): Able to demonstrate basic data analysis skills, navigate technology environments, modify queries, and understand data relationships.
• Quality Assurance (Novice): Participates in establishing and monitoring quality standards, seeking process improvements.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Maintains equipment and manages inventory effectively.
• Diagnostic Testing (Novice): Capable of delivering accurate diagnostic results with proper training.
• Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Provides constructive feedback and supports team learning.

Allied health professionals support healthcare services to promote health and prevent disease, crucial to Vanderbilt’s reputation for excellence and patient referrals across the Mid-South.

**Core Accountabilities:**

• Impact: Understands how their work affects other areas.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes moderately complex problems using experience and judgment.
• Knowledge: Gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Supports and guides team members.

**Core Capabilities:**

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, maintains relationships, communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves with compassion, solves problems, offers support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Focuses on quality, continuous improvement, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Managing Resources: Demonstrates accountability, manages resources, makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates ideas, applies technology, embraces change.

**Position Qualifications:**

• Certifications: LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist, AMT Medical Technologist.
• Work Experience: Relevant experience, less than 1 year preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and adheres to equal opportunity principles. EOE/Vets/Disabled.