Lead Medical Lab Scientist 2

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the aim of changing the world through expertise, knowledge expansion, and unique contributions. Vanderbilt Health fosters an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive, valuing individuality and promoting exceptional work.

About the Role

This role requires a working understanding of medical technology and the ability to recognize problems, strong communication skills, and the capacity to work well under high stress. As a patient care provider, you will possess knowledge, training, and experience specific to the age groups served, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. You will interpret information, understand growth and development, and apply a range of treatments tailored to these patients.

Responsibilities

• Work with the manager to optimize operational processes and meet quality performance standards within the Laboratory service.
• Participate in the employee selection process, ensure staff are properly trained and meet competencies, identify training needs, and provide feedback for performance evaluations.
• Assist in developing and implementing a quality control/assurance program, including proficiency testing and peer review standards.
• Maintain all required activities and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards applicable to the laboratory.
• Demonstrate leadership with peers and as a team member, influencing others positively in work situations.
• Show technical leadership by taking responsibility for projects and assignments, and uphold company values and ethical principles.
• Explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations, escalating problems relating to rules and regulations as needed.
• Analyze and evaluate work processes, contribute creative solutions, and participate in establishing and monitoring quality standards.
• Implement measures for attaining business results, track progress, and deliver products/services on time and within budget.
• Anticipate resource needs, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, and meet deadlines within areas of responsibility.
• Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, adapt to changes, and maintain high productivity.
• Understand the need for motivation, job satisfaction, performance feedback, and communication; build effective relationships and distribute work assignments clearly.
• Demonstrate mastery of laboratory practices in practical applications, train and educate others, and raise the level of performance within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required).
• 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Certification: Tennessee Medical Laboratory Act license and Medical Technologist certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Skills

• Leadership: Understands the difference between managing and leading people; demonstrates leadership within a team.
• Compliance: Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions; understands principles behind rules and regulations.
• Quality Management: Continuously analyzes and evaluates work processes; contributes to establishing and monitoring quality standards.
• Business Results: Implements measures to attain business results; delivers products/services on time and within budget.
• Operations Planning: Anticipates resource needs, sets priorities, schedules activities, and meets deadlines.
• Employee Management: Understands motivation, job satisfaction, and performance feedback; builds effective relationships.
• Laboratory Practices: Demonstrates mastery of laboratory practices; capable of training and educating others.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that directly impact unit/department goals.
• Problem Solving: Conducts extensive analysis to resolve complex issues, often involving input from others.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Possesses in-depth knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas.
• Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by investing time and energy to improve performance and gain new knowledge.
  • Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders to build and strengthen relationships.
  • Adapts communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Service:
  • Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
  • Approaches problems from different angles to identify new opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
  • Provides ongoing support and coaching to increase employees' effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Engages in dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
  • Applies learning experiences to uncover root causes of problems and identify solutions.
  • Understands and fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability and a sense of ownership, driving critical issues to closure.
  • Applies understanding of departmental work to manage resources effectively.
  • Makes data-driven decisions to identify and elevate opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities to improve processes.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools.
  • Views challenges as opportunities for improvement and embraces change.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.