Medical Lab Scientist 2

About the Role

The Medical Lab Scientist performs and evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and works with the laboratory director to establish programs to ensure the accuracy of test results. Performs laboratory testing in accordance with turnaround time policy to aid physicians in the timely treatment of patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general housekeeping duties to keep work areas safe from contamination and physical hazards
• Continuously cooperates with co-workers and other hospital departments to ensure customers are very satisfied
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting activities in areas of demonstrated competency
• Takes initiative to update procedure manuals as changes are required
• Demonstrates coaching, mentoring, and education capabilities with all of the following disciplines: MT, MLT, Medical Student, Phlebotomist, and Laboratory Assistant
• Actively participates in and supports co-workers participating in Community Cares initiatives
• Works with students and other interested persons to promote the clinical laboratory profession
• Demonstrates a positive attitude at all times
• Performs daily Quality Control activities in areas of demonstrated competency
• Participates in Quality Assurance programs
• Performs Proficiency Testing in areas of demonstrated competency
• Reports critical values to the appropriate physician or nursing service upon verification of results
• Shows an awareness of how patient age and other factors can affect test results
• Recognizes and maintains specimen integrity from receipt through testing and storage
• Participates in Continuing Education activities
• Takes a problem-solving initiative
• Takes a proactive approach to learning new procedures and/or laboratory areas, including LIS
• Recognizes opportunities to reduce reagent waste and unnecessary test repeats
• Manages inventory, time, and workflow efficiently
• Recognizes and reports Laboratory Compliance issues, including potential fraud, over- or under-billing for services performed, CPT coding changes or discrepancies, and questionable medical necessity

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.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications

• Certifications: LIC-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Work Experience: Relevant work experience
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program (Required)

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.