Medical Lab Scientist 2

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist performs and evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and works with the laboratory director to establish programs to ensure the accuracy of test results. Performs laboratory testing in accordance with the turnaround time policy to aid physicians in the timely treatment of patients. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their healthcare because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required)
LIC-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year experience

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 the 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