Medical Lab Scientist 2- Reference Lab

Direct Jobs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement

Job summary

Direct Jobs in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a skilled individual for a laboratory role focused on clinical pathology testing. You will provide patient-focused care by ensuring accurate test results which contribute to quality patient outcomes.

In this position, you will perform routine and complex tests, be responsible for instrument management, and demonstrate technical capabilities in a supportive environment. A bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are required. Benefits include health coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Medical Laboratory Act – Tennessee; Medical Laboratory Scientist – ASCP; Medical Technologist – AMT.
• Relevant work experience, less than 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused care through accurate performance of laboratory tests.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures maintaining precision and accuracy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of techniques and instruments affecting test results.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Equipment Maintenance

Diagnostic Testing

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a community of individuals dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to transformative work.

Job Summary

Lab with floor to ceiling windows! Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services. Responsible for accurately recording results and ensuring timely delivery. Holds authority and accountability for accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies used for diagnosis, treatment, and patient response evaluation. Applies clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical test results that lead to quality patient care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through accurate performance of routine and complex tests across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic stages.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures, including reagent preparation and quality control, according to required protocols, maintaining precision, accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships, as well as physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities (Novice)

• Data Analysis – fundamental proficiency to perform moderate data analysis tasks, navigate technology environments, validate and extract data, run queries, and provide reports.
• Quality Assurance – analyze work processes, propose improvements, and contribute to establishing and monitoring quality standards.
• Equipment Maintenance – maintain equipment, products, or systems, ensuring sufficient parts inventory.
• Diagnostic Testing – proficiency in delivering diagnostic test results.
• Mentoring & Coaching – train and mentor others, provide constructive feedback, remove obstacles, and share experiences.

Core Accountabilities

• Executes responsibilities with awareness of their impact on related areas, providing informal guidance and support.
• Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Applies knowledge to support team interaction and collaboration.

Position Qualifications

• Certifications: LIC-Medical Laboratory Act – Tennessee; Medical Laboratory Scientist – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); Medical Technologist – American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Experience: Relevant work experience, less than 1 year.
• Education: Bachelor's (Required).

Benefits

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings to support well-being and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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