Clinical Lab Associate

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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: Dermatology Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Filling a high volume of clinical slides per day, and working to support the operations of a busy dermatopathology clinical lab. . JOB RESPONSIBILITIES File high volume of clinical dermatopathology glass slides for two separate work flows Direct line of contact; preferably direct text/phone access during office hours Handle slide requests, pull and track slides in both systems and send via ABC or Fed Ex Handle slide returns/tracking from outside sources in two work flows Request slides for consultation for physicians Track CTCL slide requests and when received, fill out requisition and send to VML for accessioning Package and send older slides to Iron Mountain as new slides come in to be filed Handle logistics for Iron Mountain ie; logging boxes on transmittal sheets and ensuring invoices are sent to appropriate personnel Problem solving- lost specimens, billing questions, patient calls, physician calls and questions, etc for two work flows Support physicians with system access and procedure in two work flows Track reports- delinquent cases, assist dermpath physicians in completing delinquent cases (pull gross reports, slides etc.) for two workflows. Ensure incomplete case reports are pulled routinely and cases are completed in a timely manner Able to work physically demanding position, managing small glass slides, with repetitive motions while seated for 5+ hours per day. Able to read small text and numbers Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Requirements

Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Education: Bachelor's

Responsibilities

File high volume of clinical dermatopathology glass slides for two separate work flows
Direct line of contact; preferably direct text/phone access during office hours
Handle slide requests, pull and track slides in both systems and send via ABC or Fed Ex
Handle slide returns/tracking from outside sources in two work flows
Request slides for consultation for physicians
Track CTCL slide requests and when received, fill out requisition and send to VML for accessioning
Package and send older slides to Iron Mountain as new slides come in to be filed
Handle logistics for Iron Mountain ie; logging boxes on transmittal sheets and ensuring invoices are sent to appropriate personnel
Problem solving- lost specimens, billing questions, patient calls, physician calls and questions, etc for two work flows
Support physicians with system access and procedure in two work flows
Track reports- delinquent cases, assist dermpath physicians in completing delinquent cases (pull gross reports, slides etc.) for two workflows.
Ensure incomplete case reports are pulled routinely and cases are completed in a timely manner
Able to work physically demanding position, managing small glass slides, with repetitive motions while seated for 5+ hours per day.
Able to read small text and numbers