Job Details

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It 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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness 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.

Program: CLA-PHB

The Educational/Clinical Coordinator (EC/CC) is responsible for all aspects of the clinical education portion of the program and will often assist with various instructional aspects of classroom learning. The EC/CC oversees clinical experiences for students and supports the program director with curricular implementation, competency evaluations, and ensuring high-quality learning experiences for students.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 Years of relevant experience
• ASCP MLS Certification Preferred
• Strong Computer Skills, particularly Microsoft Outlook

This will be a hybrid remote position, meaning some work can be completed remotely and some work will be on site. This position will work 20 hours weekly Monday-Friday during standard, daytime business hours. Some occasional weekend work may be required but notice will be provided in these instances.

Department Summary:

Clinical laboratory assistants (CLAs), also known as medical laboratory assistants, provide essential services for diagnostic laboratories. CLAs perform a wide range of tasks, including accessioning samples as they are delivered to the laboratory, operating instruments, and centrifuging, pipetting, and packaging samples. Some receive training to perform phlebotomy procedures. For more information, please visit Vanderbilt's Allied Health Education website.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organization, coordination, and evaluation of the clinical education experience
• Communicates with existing clinical sites to ensure high quality clinical experiences, and regularly seeks opportunities for growth and development in new clinical experiences
• Assists in the planning and implementation for classroom instruction as needed
• Monitors student performance and competency completion of clinical and education experiences
• Supports Program Director and Program Faculty towards achieving program goals
• Participates in student recruitment and selection activities
• Maintains inventory of supplies and samples for student laboratory
• Monitors attendance and punctuality
• Assists in proctoring and grading student assignments

Technical Capabilities:

• Program Management (Intermediate)
• Peer Leadership (Intermediate)
• Financial Processes (Intermediate)
• Quality Management (Intermediate)
• Process Improvement (Intermediate)

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact
• Problem Solving/Complexity of work
• Breadth of Knowledge
• Team Interaction

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues
• Delivering Excellent Services
• Ensuring High Quality
• Managing Resources Effectively
• Fostering Innovation

Position Qualifications:

• Certifications: Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: 3 years
• Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.