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Medical Lab Scientist 2 - Microbiology
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization:
Microbiology - 2nd Shift Job Summary:
Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services. 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. Applies clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical test results which leads to quality patient care outcomes. The VUMC
Microbiology
Department is in need of a
Medical Lab Scientist 2
to join the team at our new
MetroCenter Laboratory
location!
This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Department Summary:
Our new 110,000-square-foot diagnostic core laboratory supports the needs of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, regional hospitals, and extramural practice customers. Located five miles north of the 21st Avenue Nashville campus, the laboratory has expanded capacity to bring more testing to Vanderbilt, deploy innovative technology, improve patient care, and enhance team collaboration. The laboratory offers an expanded test menu supporting routine and specialized testing and aims to become the preferred reference laboratory provider in the southeast region. Shift:
Sunday - Wednesday - 2nd shift / 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM. This position will work (4) 10 hour shifts per week. Sign-On Bonus Requirements:
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions. Key Responsibilities: Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex 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. Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.
Technical Capabilities: Data Analysis (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data analysis in practical data analysis applications of moderate difficulty. Quality Assurance (Novice):
Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement. Equipment Maintenance (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems. Diagnostic Testing (Novice):
Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice):
Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Position Qualifications: Certifications:
LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level :
Less than 1 year Education:
Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization:
Microbiology - 2nd Shift Job Summary:
Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services. 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. Applies clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical test results which leads to quality patient care outcomes. The VUMC
Microbiology
Department is in need of a
Medical Lab Scientist 2
to join the team at our new
MetroCenter Laboratory
location!
This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Department Summary:
Our new 110,000-square-foot diagnostic core laboratory supports the needs of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, regional hospitals, and extramural practice customers. Located five miles north of the 21st Avenue Nashville campus, the laboratory has expanded capacity to bring more testing to Vanderbilt, deploy innovative technology, improve patient care, and enhance team collaboration. The laboratory offers an expanded test menu supporting routine and specialized testing and aims to become the preferred reference laboratory provider in the southeast region. Shift:
Sunday - Wednesday - 2nd shift / 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM. This position will work (4) 10 hour shifts per week. Sign-On Bonus Requirements:
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions. Key Responsibilities: Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through the accurate performance of routine and complex 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. Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.
Technical Capabilities: Data Analysis (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data analysis in practical data analysis applications of moderate difficulty. Quality Assurance (Novice):
Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement. Equipment Maintenance (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems. Diagnostic Testing (Novice):
Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice):
Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Position Qualifications: Certifications:
LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level :
Less than 1 year Education:
Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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