Medical Technologist I - PRN - Days

Job Summary:

The Medical Technologist performs and evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and works with laboratory director to establish programs to ensure the accuracy of test results. Performs laboratory testing in accordance to turnaround time policy to aid physician in timely treatment of patients.

Department Summary:

The Laboratory at Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital receives, processes, and finalizes specimens in many different arenas of patient care. We operate 24/7, receive specimens in the outpatient setting(Nursing homes, Home Health, Independent Providers, Fast Pace clinics and etc.) as well as taking care of our inpatients that are in the hospital and their laboratory testing needs.

The Laboratory technicians here at VTHH are involved in many work processes in the lab to ensure quality lab results for all our patients.

These many task include such things as receiving properly labeled specimens, quality control of instruments, which includes testing of quality control material to maintain proper instrument functionality, troubleshooting equipment that is not working correctly, verifying results prior to release to the patients chart, and calling critical results in a timely manner.

All the while, receiving specimens from the many different areas mentioned above.

It is helpful for the candidate to have knowledge of the following systems: Cerner, Softbank, Epic

Key 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

Position Shift:

• Days (PRN)

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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 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.

Vanderbilt Harton Hospital:

Our 135-bed facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and features an accredited Chest Pain Center.

Acquired by Vanderbilt Health in 2021, the hospital has served Tullahoma, Coffee County, and surrounding counties for more than 50 years. With more than 100 doctors and 500 hospital staff, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital delivers personalized, high-quality health care close to home, offering a comprehensive range of services in a modern, patient-friendly environment

Our goal is to create an exceptional experience for our patients and their families: keeping them safe, delivering evidence-based medicine, and treating them with kindness and respect.

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