Medical Lab Scientist 2

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

3d•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. This role is part of the Core Laboratory at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee. VUMC is a community of individuals dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

LIC-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required)
Awareness of how patient age and other factors can affect test results.
Recognizes and maintains specimen integrity from receipt through testing & storage.
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.

Nice To Haves

Less than 1 year of 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 customer satisfaction.
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 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.