Associate Medical Lab Tech PRN

Role Summary and Key Responsibilities (MLT):

The PRN Associate Medical Lab Tech should have a working understanding of medical technology and the ability to recognize problems. Good communication skills. Works well under high stress. Patient care provider will possess knowledge, training, experience, and be competent in the following specific to the age of patients served; the ability to obtain and interpret information; a knowledge of growth and development; and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients. The patients served include all age groups as follows: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

• Processing and testing in one or more departments during a shift
• Mastery and practice of laboratory policy and procedure
• Intimate knowledge of testing methods theory and instruments and tools used for diagnostic utility
• Quality Assurance, Kit Validation, Instrument Maintenance, Proficiency Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Reagent Preparation, Diagnostic Reporting and Alarm
• Incident reporting and documentation
• Professional and medical ethics, confidentiality police, PHI and patient privacy guardian
• Specimen collection specialist
• Waived to Moderate complexity specialty management
• Assisting Technologists and Administrative Laboratory Director as needed and where appropriate

Department/Unit Summary:

The Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Diagnostic Lab consists of Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Reference Lab, Blood Bank, and Coagulation. The Lab processes over 6,000 tests weekly and utilize cutting-edge EMR and LIS system. This is a 24- hour operation with 8 hours shifts will experienced Phlebotomy support. Every other weekend required and holiday rotation.

Position Shift

• PRN (As Needed)

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For more than 40 years, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (formerly Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon) has been a place of healing and connection for patients and families in Wilson County and the surrounding area. The two-campus facility is the sole provider of inpatient and outpatient medical services in Wilson County. Known for comprehensive services, recognized care, and a commitment to the community, VWCH became a part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center family (VUMC) in August of 2019.

Recognition Awards for Quality

• Joint Commission certified in total Hip and Knee Replacement
• The Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center
• American College of Cardiology Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program :(MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center
• American College of Radiology Accreditations - Mammography and Ultrasound
• Accredited by American Academy of Sleep Medicine

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High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) (Required)

< 1 year relevant experience (Required)

Additional Qualification Information:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Medical Technology program or BS from accredited institution with major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science.

Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:

• "Sedentary" category requiring exertion up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and uses negligible amounts of force to move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• "Light Work" category requiring exertion up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and uses negligible amounts of force to move objects.

Movement:

• Occasional :Walking: Moving about on foot.
• Occasional :Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device
• Occasional :Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.
• Occasional :Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
• Occasional :Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces
• Occasional :Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Occasional :Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
• Occasional :Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
• Occasional :Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
• Frequent :Sitting: Remaining in seated position
• Frequent :Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
• Frequent :Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
• Frequent :Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
• Frequent :Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
• Frequent :Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Frequent :Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation.
• Frequent :Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands.

Sensory:

• Continuous :Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
• Continuous :Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information
• Continuous :Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
• Continuous :Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors.

Environmental Conditions:

• Frequent :Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area.
• Frequent :Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.