Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank
About The Position
Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and manages laboratory instruments and services in the Blood Bank. Accurately records results and ensures their timely delivery, with responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies. Test results support the diagnosis and treatment of patients and evaluation of their responses to treatment. Applies clinical knowledge to produce accurate results and support quality patient care. The position is on the third shift, with hours of 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., in an updated, state-of-the-art laboratory with windows. The role includes patient-focused work across the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic stages. It also involves performing analytical procedures, preparing reagents, completing quality control, and applying knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, and physiological conditions that may affect test results. Additional duties may be assigned. Vanderbilt Health describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, and states that the position offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Relevant work experience is listed; experience level is less than one year.
- Required certification: Medical Laboratory Act license in Tennessee.
- Required certification: Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- Required certification: Medical Technologist certification from American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex clinical pathology tests across the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic stages.
- Manage laboratory instruments and services.
- Accurately record test results and ensure timely delivery of results.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures, including reagent preparation and appropriate quality control, according to required protocols.
- Apply knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, and physiological conditions affecting test results.
- Support quality patient care through accurate clinical test results.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
