Lead Medical Technologist - Nashville, United States - Vanderbilt Health

    Vanderbilt Health
    Vanderbilt Health Nashville, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    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 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:

    Laboratory - Clinical

    Job Summary:

    $10,000.00 Signing Bonus and Relocation Stipend Signing Incentives

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) is seeking to hire a Lead Medical Technologist, also known as a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist, whom will report to the VUMC Wilson County Hospital Administrative Laboratory Director, and whom should have a working understanding of medical technology and the ability to recognize problems.

    The person in this position should also possess the ability to communication effectively and perform well under high stress.

    The Lead Medical Technologist possesses the knowledge, training, experience, and competency in the following, specific to the age of patients served; the ability to obtain and interpret information; a knowledge of growth and development; and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients.

    The patients served include all age groups as follows:

    neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.


    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    *Processing and testing in one or more departments during a shift
    *Mastery and practice of laboratory policy and procedure
    *Intimate knowledge of testing methods theory and instruments and tools used for diagnostic utility
    *Quality Assurance, Kit Validation, Instrument Maintenance, Proficiency Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Reagent Preparation, Diagnostic Reporting and Alarm
    *Incident reporting and documentation
    *Professional and medical ethics, confidentiality police, PHI and patient privacy guardian
    *Specimen collection specialist
    *High complexity specialty management
    *Assisting Technologists and Administrative Laboratory Director as needed and where appropriate

    Desired:

    Prior diagnostic laboratory Hematology and Blood Bank benchwork experience with high volumes and demanding turnaround times

    Position Shift:

    VUMC, Wilson County Hospital diagnostic laboratories, located at our Wilson County Hospital Campus in Lebanon, Tennessee (TN), Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 10am-6:
    30pm CST

    Consideration may be given to candidates that can obtain certification within 120 days, in accordance with state guidelines.

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    Unit Summary

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been rated the #1 Hospital in Nashville and the state of Tennessee by the US News & World Report.

    VUMC's Diagnostic Laboratories are undergoing an exciting time of change, including a planned expansion to a new state-of-the-art 110,000 sq ft laboratory.

    This, along with an established Professional Advancement Ladder (PAL), provides additional opportunities for growth within our system.

    VUMC is an academic medicine environment, providing team members frequent interaction with clinical teams and exposure to complex and novel infectious cases.

    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. It is a place 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.
    VUMC Recent Accomplishments
    Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

    US News & World Report:

    #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

    Healthcare's Most Wired:

    Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.

    Becker's Hospital Review:


    named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.

    The Leapfrog Group:

    One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.

    American Association for the Advancement of Science:

    The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

    Magnet Recognition Program:

    Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

    National Academy of Medicine:

    22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

    Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index:

    6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
    Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today.

    This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

    These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

    Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

    Core Accountabilities:


    • Organizational Impact
    :

    Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
    • Problem Solving/ Complexity of work
    :

    Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.
    • Breadth of Knowledge
    :

    Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas. * Team Interaction:

    Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.

    Core Capabilities

    :

    Supporting Colleagues:


    • Develops Self and Others
    :

    Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e 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:

    Responsibilities:

    Certifications:

    LIC-Medical Technologist - Licensure-Others

    Work Experience:

    Relevant Work Experience
    Experience Level :

    Less than 1 year

    Education:

    Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

    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 to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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