Medical Lab Scientist 2

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

11h

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist 2 works in Vanderbilt Health’s Clinical Laboratory, processing and testing specimens in one or more departments during a shift. The role requires a working understanding of medical technology, the ability to recognize problems, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under high stress. The position serves patients across all age groups—neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics—and requires relevant knowledge, training, experience, and competence in obtaining and interpreting information, understanding growth and development, and recognizing the range of treatments needed by those patients. The position performs diagnostic laboratory work and supports quality, safety, and regulatory practices. Responsibilities include applying laboratory policies and procedures; understanding testing methods, theory, instruments, and tools; and supporting activities such as quality assurance, kit validation, instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, environmental monitoring, reagent preparation, diagnostic reporting, alarm response, and incident documentation. The role also supports specimen collection and high-complexity specialty management, and assists technologists and the Administrative Laboratory Director as appropriate. The position calls for fundamental awareness of diagnostic testing, equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and data analysis. It also involves collaborating with colleagues, providing informal guidance and support to team members, communicating effectively with different audiences, addressing complex problems, maintaining quality and safety, managing resources responsibly, and adapting to new technologies and change. A comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

Certification as a Medical Technologist through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than 1 year.
Working understanding of medical technology and ability to recognize problems.
Good communication skills and ability to work well under high stress.
Knowledge, training, experience, and competence relevant to patients of all ages, including the ability to obtain and interpret information, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding of the range of treatments needed.
Fundamental awareness of diagnostic testing, equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Process and test specimens in one or more departments during a shift.
Master and follow laboratory policies and procedures.
Apply knowledge of testing-method theory and the instruments and tools used for diagnostic utility.
Perform or support quality assurance, kit validation, instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, environmental monitoring, reagent preparation, diagnostic reporting, and alarm response.
Report and document incidents.
Follow professional and medical ethics, confidentiality policies, and requirements for protecting PHI and patient privacy.
Support specimen collection.
Support high-complexity specialty management.
Assist technologists and the Administrative Laboratory Director as needed and appropriate.
Perform routine safety checks and fulfill safety and regulatory requirements.
Provide informal guidance and support to team members.