Medical Lab Scientist: Impactful Diagnostics & Growth

Vanderbilt Health; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Shelbyville, TN seeks a Medical Lab Technician/Scientist 2 to perform and evaluate tests, develop procedures, and support quality programs under supervision. You will work closely with the lab team to ensure accuracy and timely results for patient care.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved program and ASCP certification; less than 1 year of relevant experience is expected. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, growth‑minded environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician certification preferred.
• Less than 1 year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs general housekeeping duties to keep work areas safe from contamination and physical hazards.
• Continuous cooperation with co-workers and other hospital departments to ensure customers are VERY SATISFIED.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting activities in areas of demonstrated competency.
• Takes initiative to update procedure manuals as changes are required.
• Demonstrates Coaching, Mentoring, and Education capabilities with MT, MLT, Medical Student, Phlebotomist, and Laboratory assistant.
• Actively participates and supports co-workers in Community Cares initiatives.
• Works with students and other interested persons to promote the clinical laboratory profession.
• Demonstrates a Positive Attitude at all times.
• Performs daily Quality Control activities in areas of demonstrated competency.
• Participates in Quality Assurance programs.
• Performs Proficiency Testing in areas of demonstrated competency.
• Reports critical values to appropriate physician or nursing service upon verification of result.
• Recognizes and maintains specimen integrity from receipt through testing & storage.
• Participates in Continuing Education activities.
• Takes problem-solving initiative; learns new procedures and LIS.
• Recognizes opportunities to reduce reagent waste and unnecessary test repeats.
• Manages inventory, time and workflow efficiently.
• Recognizes and reports Laboratory Compliance issues, including potential fraud, over- or under-billing.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Approved program graduate

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Shelbyville, TN seeks a Medical Lab Technician/Scientist 2 to perform and evaluate tests, develop procedures, and support quality programs under supervision. You will work closely with the lab team to ensure accuracy and timely results for patient care.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved program and ASCP certification; less than 1 year of relevant experience is expected. We offer comprehensive benefits and a collaborative, growth‑minded environment.