Night Shift Lab Technician — Specimen Processing & Triage

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Lab Technician for the Core Lab on the 3rd shift in Nashville. This role triages and processes specimens, collaborates with lab and medical staff, and provides essential clerical support to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires the ability to work independently, with 1 year relevant experience and a High School Diploma or GED. Allied health responsibilities support patient care and lab efficiency across shifts.

Qualifications

• Triages and processes advanced specimen independently.
• Works closely with laboratory staff, medical staff, and external customers including advanced troubleshooting.
• Provides general clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, triaging, receiving, sending, processing and batching specimens
• Accessioning specimens received with a requisition
• Processing samples pre-analytically for testing
• Processing test add-ons and resolving any pre-analytical specimen or test issues
• Providing general clerical support
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Laboratory Practices

Quality Assurance

Pathology

Specimen Collection

Customer Service

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Lab Technician for the Core Lab on the 3rd shift in Nashville. This role triages and processes specimens, collaborates with lab and medical staff, and provides essential clerical support to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires the ability to work independently, with 1 year relevant experience and a High School Diploma or GED. Allied health responsibilities support patient care and lab efficiency across shifts.