Medical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank

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Organization: Blood Bank - 3rd Shift

Performs routine and complex clinical pathology testing and instrument management of laboratory services. Responsible to accurately record results and assure 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.

• 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.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Data Analysis (Novice):
  Possesses fundamental proficiency to demonstrate data analysis in practical data analysis applications of moderate difficulty. Navigates within established technology environments to locate, validate, extract, and format data for data analysis. Able to modify and run queries and standard reports from data tools and provide to users. Can identify data values and data sources. Is familiar with data modeling. Able to interview business customers to elicit data requirements and understand the relationships between data items.
• Quality Assurance (Novice):
  Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Participates in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice):
  Possesses fundamental proficiency to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
• Diagnostic Testing (Novice):
  Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses knowledge, training, and experience to deliver results.
• Mentoring & Coaching (Novice):
  Trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Provides constructive suggestions to improve a situation. Removes roadblocks to success and passes on experiences and job information that can be learned easily.

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.

• 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.

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others:
  Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and…