Medical Lab Scientist 2- Toxicology/Special Chemistry
vanderbilt university medical centerFranklin, TN
Medical Lab Scientist 2- Toxicology/Special Chemistry
vanderbilt university medical centerFranklin, TNMid L4
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Vanderbilt Health Opportunity Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of 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 is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness 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.
Job Summary:
Beautiful new lab with floor to ceiling windows! 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.
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. 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 in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions.
- 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 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 (Required)
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Franklin, TN
Occupation
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Industry
Medical Laboratories
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