Medical Lab Scientist 2

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

6d•Onsite

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: VCH Laboratory Clinical Job Summary: Multiple shifts available The Medical Lab Scientist performs and evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and works with laboratory director to establish programs to ensure the accuracy of test results. Performs laboratory testing in accordance to turnaround time policy to aid physician in timely treatment of patients.

Requirements

LIC-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required)

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 our 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 all of the following disciplines: MT, MLT, Medical Student, Phlebotomist, and Laboratory assistant
Actively participates and supports co-workers participating 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.
Shows an awareness of how patient age and other factors can affect test results.
Recognizes and maintains specimen integrity from receipt through testing & storage
Participates in Continuing Education activities
Takes problem-solving initiative
Takes a pro-active approach to learning new procedures and/or laboratory areas, including 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 for services performed, CPT coding changes or discrepancies, and questionable medical necessity