Vanderbilt Health
Virology Medical Technologist PRN
Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,
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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:
Virology LaboratoryJob Summary:Performs routine clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services under 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. Applies clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical test results which leads to quality patient care outcomes.The VUMC Virology Laboratory Department is in need of a
Virology Medical Technologist 2 PRN
to join the team at our new
Metro Center
lab location!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:
Variable days - 1st shift and 2nd shiftKey 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.Technical Capabilities:Quality Assurance (Novice):
Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions.Data Analysis (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data analysis in practical data analysis applications of moderate difficulty.Equipment Maintenance (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.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.Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Position Qualifications:Certifications:
LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Work Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
1 yearEducation:
Bachelor'sVanderbilt 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:
Virology LaboratoryJob Summary:Performs routine clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services under 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. Applies clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical test results which leads to quality patient care outcomes.The VUMC Virology Laboratory Department is in need of a
Virology Medical Technologist 2 PRN
to join the team at our new
Metro Center
lab location!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:
Variable days - 1st shift and 2nd shiftKey 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.Technical Capabilities:Quality Assurance (Novice):
Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions.Data Analysis (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data analysis in practical data analysis applications of moderate difficulty.Equipment Maintenance (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.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.Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Position Qualifications:Certifications:
LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Work Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
1 yearEducation:
Bachelor'sVanderbilt 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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