Medical Laboratory Scientists/Technicians | Career Events | Thursday, May 9th & 16th 2019; 9am- 4pm

Vanderbilt Diagnostic Laboratory Career Events

Experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) are invited to join our Diagnostic Laboratory leaders and recruiters at one of the Vanderbilt Career Events below or join our Talent Network to connect with a recruiter today!

Your Role:

In the role as the Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform routine clinical pathology testing under occasional guidance in a team atmosphere with the authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurate performance of laboratory test methodologies utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well as evaluation of the patient's response to treatment. The Medical Laboratory Scientist applies their clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical test results that lead to quality patient care outcomes.

In the role as the Medical Laboratory Technician, you will p erform routine and stat clinical pathology testing appropriate to the laboratory discipline and reports results in a timely manner with regular guidance. Responsible for the accurate performance of laboratory tests and other duties in a manner that complies with all approved protocols. Utilizes critical thinking and problem- solving skills to assure accurate and reliable clinical outcomes.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking to hire Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians, whom will report to a Team Leader (Supervisor) in the VUMC Diagnostic Core Laboratory and will have overall diagnostic bench-work responsibilities supporting patient testing, with cross-training in the disciplines of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, toxicology, body fluids, esoteric, serology, and urinalysis. Vanderbilt's Diagnostic Core Laboratory employees work with highly sophisticated automated specimen processing systems and LIS, within an academic hospital setting.

• 2 ^nd shift (3pm-11pm) and 3 ^rd shift (11pm-7am) available

• Positions are 40 hours per week (full time with benefits on 1 ^st day of employment) Monday through Friday, with an every 3 ^rd weekend rotation. VUMC observed holidays are alternated. Shift differentials apply.

For more information regarding the physical requirements and environmental conditions for this job, please click here .

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited institution
• Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification and MT license in the state of Tennessee or eligibility to obtain within 120 days.

• Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technician program (or equivalent experience)
• MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent certification, or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA for individuals performing moderate/high complexity testing.

Note: Allowed 120 days to obtain State of Tennessee license. Considered 'in training' prior to license approval.

VUMC's Diagnostic Laboratories - consisting of Laboratory Client Services (LCS), Clinical Pathology Services (CPS), Diagnostic Molecular & Genetics Services (DMGS), and Anatomic Pathology Services (APS) - have state-of-the-art automation and exceptional employees to meet the demands of accurately and timely performance of tests, while providing our patients and their families with enhanced and exceptional care. VUMC is rated in the Top 100 Most Wired Hospitals with advanced LIS systems and technologies.

Vanderbilt's Diagnostic Laboratories support adult and pediatric care for inpatient and outpatient settings. Our fast-paced, team-oriented culture gives you the opportunity to contribute to breakthroughs with healthcare advancements. We support your career growth with a comprehensive medical laboratory science program and an established Professional Advancement Ladder (PAL).

Click here to learn about our vision of Defining Personalized Care

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.

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 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center ), 9 adult and 9 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training
• Truven Health Analytics: among the top 100 hospitals in the US
• Becker's Hospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals in America"
• The Leapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety Score
• National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US
• American Association for the Advancement of Science: 12 faculty members elected fellows in 2014
• Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Middle Tennessee
• Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer
• American Hospital Association: among the 100 "Most Wired" medical systems in the US