Medical Lab Scientist 2

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About the Role

Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services. Responsible for accurately recording results and ensuring 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.

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.
• Data Analysis: Navigates within established technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for analysis. Modifies and runs queries and standard reports. Identifies data values and sources, familiar with data modeling, and interviews business customers to elicit data requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Analyzes and evaluates work processes for continuous improvement. Participates in establishing, communicating, and monitoring standards for quality and excellence.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring sufficient parts inventory.
• Diagnostic Testing: Demonstrates proficiency in delivering diagnostic testing results.
• Mentoring & Coaching: Trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Removes roadblocks to success and shares job knowledge and experiences.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output impacts other areas related to own job area/team.
• Problem Solving: 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.
• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by investing time and energy to improve performance.
  • Builds and maintains relationships through regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicates effectively by adapting style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion by understanding current and future needs.
  • Solves complex problems by approaching them from different angles.
  • Offers meaningful advice and support to increase employees' effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs excellent work by engaging in dialogue about quality and addressing issues promptly.
  • Ensures continuous improvement by identifying underlying causes of problems.
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by understanding and performing routine safety checks.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards organizational resources by applying understanding of departmental work.
  • Makes data-driven decisions by understanding information to identify opportunities.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas by proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement.
  • Applies technology by learning new tools and procedures to address challenges.
  • Adapts to change by viewing difficult situations as opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Required).
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• Medical Technologist - American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Benefits

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.