Medical Lab Scientist 2- Core Lab
About The Position
The Medical Lab Scientist 2 performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and manages laboratory instruments in Core Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Body Fluids. The role is responsible for accurately recording results and ensuring their timely delivery, and is accountable for the accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies used in diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient response to treatment. The scientist applies clinical knowledge to produce accurate test results that support quality patient care. This position provides patient-focused care through testing across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic stages. It performs qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures, including reagent preparation and quality control, according to required protocols, with precision, accuracy, and efficiency. The role also requires knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, and physiological conditions that affect test results. Additional duties may be assigned. The listed work schedule is first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is with Vanderbilt Health’s MetroCenter Lab.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Relevant work experience listed; experience level specified as less than 1 year.
- Tennessee Medical Laboratory Act license (LIC-Medical Laboratory Act).
- Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or Medical Technologist certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex clinical pathology tests across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic stages.
- Manage laboratory instruments and perform instrument maintenance.
- Accurately record test results and ensure their timely delivery.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures, including reagent preparation and quality control, according to required protocols.
- Apply knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, and physiological conditions affecting test results.
- Support quality patient care by producing accurate clinical test results.
- Provide informal guidance and support to team members.
Benefits
- The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
