- Function as technical resource person within the area of specialty to resolve technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
- Recommend and develop new test procedures or modify existing procedures for implementation in the routine laboratory
- Verify the test procedures performed and establish the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system
- Collect and analyze data, providing appropriate written information for protocol evaluation and test interpretation
- Develop, review, and update written protocols, as needed, in the approved VUMC laboratory procedure format
- Function as a liaison and technical expert to vendors including support of equipment selection, obtaining quotes, and making recommendations.
- Suggest, develop, and implement quality assurance projects and prepare reports as required;
- Establish a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed in cooperation with the section quality coordinator, team leader and medical director;
- Review quality control procedures and investigate problems and alternative methods when necessary;
- Review proficiency testing results and provide a mechanism for education and corrective action;
- Serve as representative for peer review processes (e.g. CAP inspection);
- Evaluate the competency of all testing personnel in area of specialty and assure that the staff maintain their competency to perform test procedures and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently;
- Identify training needs and assure that each individual performing testing receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed.
- Influences others positively in work situations without having commensurate authority.
- Supports VUMC MLS program by mentoring, teaching and precepting as appropriate.
- Assist in developing short and long-range goals for area of specialty;
- Assist in planning work activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations;
- Assist with interviewing and selecting of staff as required;
- Provides feedback for evaluation of the performance of staff as requested;
- VUMC, Clinical Chemistry, Core lab, Vanderbilt Laboratory Services, MetroCenter, located in Nashville, Tennessee (TN), Exempt, 1st shift
- US News &
- American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
- Organizational Impact: Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
- Team Interaction: Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire/fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor.
- 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
- Communicates Effectively:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them
- Solves Complex Problems:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly
- Ensures Continuous Improvement:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure
- Stewards Organizational Resources:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches
- Applies Technology:
- Adapts to Change:
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Description
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:
Core Labs Admin
Job Summary:
$10,000.00 Signing Bonus and Relocation Stipend, signing incentives
Vanderbilt Laboratory Services is seeking to hire a Laboratory Technical Specialist, whom will report to the Manager of the diagnostic Chemistry laboratories, and whom will have responsibility for independently performing a wide range of duties within their area of specialty, in close collaboration with the team leader, manager and laboratory section medical director.
These duties include investigation/development of new/modified test procedures and technical review and monitoring of existing procedures.Additional Responsibilities include coordination of quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities, which are performed in collaboration with the laboratory quality coordinator.
Responsibilities may include identification of staff training needs and evaluating the competency of team member testing proficiency. The Technical Specialist acts as a technical consultant and resource for other team members.In support of the MLS programs, the Technical Specialist supports in enabling team members to serve as instructors for the primary training of the MLS students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Shift:
#VUMCRocks , #LabWeek , #Join Us
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 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:
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.
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.
Supporting Colleagues:
Maintains Relationships:
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships
Delivering Excellent Services:
Ensuring High Quality:
Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety andRegulatory Requirements:
Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring
Managing Resources Effectively:
Fostering Innovation:
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
3 years
Education:
Bachelor's
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