Full-Time

Medical Technologist

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Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health

10,001+ employees

Healthcare

Entry

Tullahoma, TN, USA

Category
Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • LIC-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
  • Relevant Work Experience
  • Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Responsibilities
  • Performs general housekeeping duties to keep work areas safe from contamination and physical hazards
  • Continuous cooperation with co-workers and other hospital departments to ensure our 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 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 appropriate physician or nursing service upon verification of result
  • Shows an awareness of how patient age and other factors can affect test results
  • Recognizes and maintains specimen integrity from receipt through testing & storage
  • Participates in Continuing Education activities
  • Takes problem-solving initiative
  • Takes a pro-active 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

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1875

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What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion allows Vanderbilt to reach more patients remotely.
  • AI in diagnostics enhances Vanderbilt's diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
  • Patient-centric care models improve patient engagement and personalized treatment plans.

What critics are saying

  • Epic EHR implementation may face challenges in data migration and user training.
  • New clinic openings may strain resources and lead to operational inefficiencies.
  • Multisite trial for Rett syndrome may face regulatory hurdles and recruitment challenges.

What makes Vanderbilt Health unique

  • Vanderbilt Health's partnership with Deaconess Health System expands its geographic reach.
  • The new Vanderbilt Center for Transplant Science enhances its leadership in transplant research.
  • Vanderbilt's use of Epic EHR Software improves interoperability with healthcare providers.

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