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Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a Magnet recognized organization and internationally respected leader in medical education research and patient care, enjoys a reputation for excellence unlike any other healthcare facility.

An important part of that is the high regard we and our patients have for our staff. In fact, we have been named one of the top 100 Best Places to Work in the nation in Fortune magazine´s annual survey, the first educational institution to ever be named to the list. If you want a career where your knowledge is respected and your voice heard, come to Vanderbilt.We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: Technologist Supervisor II - PhlebotomyThe Specimen Receiving Technologist II Supervisor will supervise the administrative and technical duties of the specimen receiving laboratory section. Ensure the laboratory is equipped with the proper personnel, supplies and schedules to guarantee accuracy and promptness of patient testing. The supervisor assists the manager and/or directors in the budgetary process and long range planning of the section.Minimum Requirements: This position requires a Bachelor´s degree, 6 years of experience and State of Tennessee Medical Technologist Supervisor license. Additional Information: This is a full-time position in Phlebotomy. Shift: Nights, 11pm -7am, 40 hrs. per week. Salary range: $19.97-$28.08/hr. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property.

About Texas Childrens Hospital Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children´s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Texas Children´s is nationally ranked in the top five among children´s hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders. No third party considerations will be accepted at this time. Vendors please do not call HR directly to solicit. Position Summary Overview: Provide leadership and operation of the microbiology and serology sections of the lab. Coordinate, supervise and manage section activities to ensure high quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients. Responsibilities: Manage the performance of routine and complex procedures; recognize and solve administrative/operational problems; review worksheets and pending logs; monitor workflow, TATs and other performance metrics making adjustments as needed; perform workload and workstation analysis; develop new methodologies and procedures; liaison with other sections, departments, physicians, nursing personnel, vendors and others; participate on work teams, focus groups for new initiatives or projects; communicate and collaborate regarding operational issues and future needs. Oversee and review QC; oversee proficiency testing and resolve identified issues; develop and maintain a competency assessment program; oversee instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; perform instrument evaluations; maintain and revise manuals and review technical procedures; review event tracking entries and develop/implement action plans ensuring QA review delineates the cause of errors and events attributed to lack of understanding or technical knowledge, poorly defined policies and procedures; assist in defining and implementing educational interventions and competency assessments addressing identified needs; develop/monitor performance improvement initiatives; reconcile customer complaints; ensure regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, JCAHO). Interview, select and orient new employees implement a training and competency program for employees (new hires, existing employees, and those requiring retraining); maintain documentation of staff participation and outcomes from training and competency assessment and follow up on training and competency failures; prepare staffing schedules; monitor attendance, tardiness and payroll; mentor, coach, counsel and identify and mentor staff interested in advancement and job enrichment; perform assessments for staffing levels; monitor and maintain positive work climate and coordinate activities to address issues as they arise or are identified by staff feedback, surveys and turnover rates. Maintain supply inventory; monitor supply expenses and usage of consumables staying within budget; monitor financial performance with goal of meeting budget targets; collect and submit data for preparation of annual capital operating budgets; prepare justification for new instrumentation; prepare cost analyses for new procedures and evaluate existing procedures; monitor overtime expenses and provide overtime justifications. Facilitate computer operations. Coordinate/support continuing education programs. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of laboratory operations, multiple/varied clinical instrumentation and equipment, and microbiology and serology techniques, procedures and principles required. The ability to operate a personal computer, think independently, resolve problems and make decisions based on an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments and their interrelationships required. Good communication, people, and customer service skills required, especially in resolving problems and conflicts. Education, Licensure and Experience: BS degree, completion of a clinical laboratory internship in an accredited school of medical technology, three (3) years experience working in a clinically certified laboratory under the direction of a qualified director and four (4) years supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory required. Medical Technologist certification by ASCP, NCA, AMT or a valid Medical Technologist license from any state required. Specialty in assigned area preferred.

Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

About Texas Childrens Hospital Texas Children´s Hospital is an internationally recognized full-care pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. One of the best pediatric hospitals in the United States, Texas Children´s Hospital is dedicated to providing the finest possible pediatric patient care, education and research. Texas Children´s is nationally ranked in the top five among children´s hospitals by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. The hospital has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature babies, and cardiogenic and attention-related disorders. No third party considerations will be accepted at this time. Vendors please do not call HR directly to solicit. Position Summary Overview: Provide leadership and operation of the virology laboratory. Coordinate, supervise and manage section activities to ensure high quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients. Responsibilities: Manage the performance of routine and complex procedures; recognize and solve administrative/operational problems; review worksheets and pending logs; monitor workflow, turn-around-times and other performance metrics, making adjustments to assignments as needed; perform workload and workstation analysis; develop new methodologies and procedures; liaison with other sections, departments, physicians, nursing personnel, vendors and others; participate on work teams, focus groups for new initiatives or projects; communicate and collaborate regarding operational issues and future needs; perform research and special projects. Oversee and review QC; oversee proficiency testing and resolve issues; develop and maintain a competency assessment program; oversee instrument maintenance and troubleshooting; perform instrument evaluations; write, revise and review technical procedures/Lucidoc; review event tracking entries and develop/implement action plans ensuring QA review delineates the cause of errors and events attributed to lack of understanding or technical knowledge, poorly defined policies and procedures; assist in defining and implementing educational interventions and competency assessments addressing needs; develop/monitor performance improvement initiatives; reconcile customer complaints; ensure regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA, JCAHO). Interview, select and orient new employees implement a training and competency program for employees (new hires, existing employees, and those requiring retraining); maintain documentation of staff participation and outcomes from training and competency assessment and follow up on training and competency failures; prepare staffing schedules; monitor attendance, tardiness and payroll; mentor, coach, counsel and identify and mentor staff interested in advancement and job enrichment; perform assessments for staffing levels; monitor and maintain positive work climate and coordinate activities to address issues as they arise or are identified by staff feedback, surveys and turnover rates. Maintain integrity of system, file maintenance, report, label and collection list printing; resolve worksheet and printer problems in section; manage section participation and representation in computer upgrade projects and implementation teams; validate functionality and calculations; ensure data integrity of reports. Coordinate/support continuing education programs. Maintain supply inventory; monitor supply expenses and usage of consumables staying within budget; monitor financial performance with goal of meeting budget targets; collect and submit data for preparation of annual capital operating budgets; prepare justification for new instrumentation; prepare cost analyses for new procedures and evaluate existing procedures; monitor overtime expenses and provide overtime justifications. Facilitate computer operations. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of laboratory operations, multiple/varied clinical instrumentation and equipment, and virology cell culture, antigen detection and nucleic acid detection techniques, procedures and principles required. The ability to operate a personal computer, think independently, resolve problems and make decisions based on an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments and their interrelationships required. Good communication, people, and customer service skills required, especially in resolving problems and conflicts. Education, Licensure and Experience: BS degree in a science field with a minimum of four (4) years supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory under the direction of a qualified director required. Certification by ASCP or NCA desirable.