Medical Lab Scientist 2- Microbiology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine and complex clinical microbiology testing on patient specimens to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. This position is responsible for specimen processing, organism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting of accurate laboratory results. The Microbiologist works collaboratively with the medical directors, laboratory team members, and other healthcare professionals to support high-quality patient care. The role is in a newly built, state-of-the-art Clinical Microbiology Laboratory performing all aspects of microbiology testing, including fully developed Mycology and Acid Fast Bacilli departments. Routine culture reading occurs across multiple shifts using our WASPLab automation system.

Requirements

LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee
Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Relevant Work Experience
Bachelor's (Required)

Nice To Haves

Data Analysis (Novice)
Quality Assurance (Novice)
Equipment Maintenance (Novice)
Diagnostic Testing (Novice)
Mentoring & Coaching (Novice)

Responsibilities

Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
Performs qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures, including reagent preparation and appropriate quality control, according to required protocols, with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.