Clinical Lab Associate 3
About The Position
This is a 2nd shift position where the associate will independently triage and process advanced specimens. The role involves close collaboration with all laboratory staff, medical staff, and external customers, including advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution. A key responsibility includes packing and shipping laboratory specimens to referring laboratories. The job description also highlights the importance of allied health professionals in Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence and their role in providing supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services. Vanderbilt Health is committed to treating patients with dignity and compassion, and is a major center for patient referrals.
Requirements
- Laboratory Practices (Novice)
- Quality Assurance (Novice)
- Pathology (Intermediate)
- Specimen Collection (Intermediate)
- Customer Service (Intermediate)
- Equipment Maintenance (Novice)
- 1 year relevant work experience
- High School Diploma or GED
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
- Packing and shipping of laboratory specimens to be sent out to referring laboratories
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
