Medical Lab Scientist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services with guidance. Responsible to accurately record results and assure timely delivery of results. Has the authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies. These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and the evaluation of the patient's response to treatment. Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages. Performs qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures, including reagent preparation and appropriate quality control, according to required protocols, with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Employee will be given 18 months to obtain Medical Lab Scientist Certification through "ACSP" OR "AMT". 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 health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Required)
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
Medical Lab Scientist Certification through "ACSP" OR "AMT" (to be obtained within 18 months of employment)
Diagnostic Testing (Fundamental Awareness)
Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness)
Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness)
Data Analysis (Fundamental Awareness)

Nice To Haves

LIC-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Responsibilities

Performs routine clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services with guidance.
Accurately records results and assures timely delivery of results.
Accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and the evaluation of the patient's response to treatment.
Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine tests through the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic stages.
Performs qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures, including reagent preparation and appropriate quality control, according to required protocols, with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results.
Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance.
Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.
Individually contributes to project/ work teams.
Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.