https://careers.srcd.org Latest SRCD Career Center Jobs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:50:46 Z https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22184063/certified-anesthesia-technician-cerat-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-at-vanderbilt-10k-signing-bonus-relocation https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22184063/certified-anesthesia-technician-cerat-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-at-vanderbilt-10k-signing-bonus-relocation Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: MCJCHV Anesthesia Techs Job Summary: Certified Anesthesia Technician, Cer.A.T. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt * $10k Signing Bonus * Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates Your Role: Operates the institutional Point of Care Testing monitors, the institution's cell salvaging systems, as well as operate the Rapid Infusion Systems during trauma and liver transplant procedures, or procedures in which the massive transfusion protocol is initiated with minimal guidance. . Position Shift: FT Day Shift 6a-2:30p Why Work at Vanderbilt as a Certified Anesthesia Technician or Technologist? Vanderbilt pays ASATT membership dues for Certified Anesthesia Techs. Our certified techs can do more! At other facilities they only require their techs to do room turnovers and stock. Here at VUMC, our techs are expected to be hands on. There are no limits on what our Anesthesia Techs can learn. Clear path to management: Certified Techs can be considered for lead, supervisor, and eventually management roles. Our rapid growth allows for more advancement opportunities than other facilities. Department Summary: The Vanderbilt Department of Anesthesiology embraces the anesthesia care team approach to patient care, involving anesthesiologists and residents, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and anesthesia technicians. The department at Vanderbilt provides anesthesia for all types of surgical procedures, including cardiac, pediatrics, vascular, trauma, neurosurgery, plastics, radiologic, and special procedures. Certified Anesthesia Technician Sign-On Bonus Eligibility Requirements: The sign on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months. Relocation Terms: Must relocate from greater than 100 miles The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past 12 months. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of point of care instrumentation and documentation. * Recognizes a difficult airway, anticipates and provides necessary supplies and equipment. * Prepares and operates Rapid Infusion System for processing delivery of blood products during surgical procedures and trauma. * Demonstrates a working knowledge in the use and operation of cell salvage equipment. * Possesses an understanding of pharmacology, anatomy and physiology as it applies to anesthesia care. * Participates in providing multi-disciplinary support services that may include but not be limited to liver transplant services, pain management services, autotransfusion services. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Anesthesiology/Anesthesia Technical Support (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrates capabilities as Anesthesia Technical Support. anesthesiology in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Procedures Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate procedures knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient. * Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Position Qualifications: Required: High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) 2 years of applicable experience Active certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.* Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) - American Society of Anesthesia Technicians/Technologists (ASATT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education: High School Diploma or GED 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22237121/medical-lab-scientist-2 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22237121/medical-lab-scientist-2 Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Laboratory - Clinical Job Summary: Nights-6:30p-7:00a 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. . Key Responsibilities: * 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 * High complexity specialty management * Assisting Technologists and Administrative Laboratory Director as needed and where appropriate Technical Capabilities: * Diagnostic Testing (Fundamental Awareness): Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. * Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective. Demonstrates quality management practices on the job which result in superior products and services delivered. * Data Analysis (Fundamental Awareness): Has some training, exposure, or limited experience in data analysis. Assumes responsibility for routine and entry-level client analytical work. Knowledge of various reporting analytic tools, such as ACL, SQL, SAS, etc. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Medical Technologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required) This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240810/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22240810/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist Knoxville, Tennessee, Summary Diagnostic Radiologic MRI Technologist position is located within Radiology Service at the Knoxville VA Outpatient Clinic - the incumbent has the responsibility for the performance Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams under the direction of the Radiologist. Operates and maintains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain highest quality specialized images - which are used by physicians to diagnose the nature and extent of disease and other pathologies. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Education Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) Exception for Non-Certified - Entry Level Candidates Non-certified DRTs who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for ARRT (R) certification may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate DRT under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B) The appointing official may waive the requirement of certification for a period not to exceed two years for a DRT that provides care under the supervision of a certified DRT at or above the full performance level This exception only applies at the GS-5 entry level technician For grade levels above the entry level - the candidate must be certified Temporary appointments of non-certified DRTs may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment Loss of Credential An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain certification within two years - or who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment English Language Proficiency DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-10 This specialty modality requires additional knowledge of superconducting magnets - the physics of superconducting magnets - and how they relate to the human anatomy in medical imaging The technologist must be educated in the safety factors governing a magnetic environment that patients - visitors - and equipment enter The practitioner must have specialized knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and how it relates to the soft tissues and vessels of the human body The technologist must also have specialized knowledge in the radio-frequency surface coils required for each specific anatomical area to be imaged This assignment may also perform basic magnetic resonance safety program duties Technologists must be knowledgeable in contrast media - power injectors - and PACS DRT assignments that include performance of independent duties in this subspecialty require advanced ARRT (MRI)certification Experience At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Employees are trained to work in one or more difficult and complex modalities performing procedures related to these modalities as well as performing general diagnostic procedures At this grade level - any assignment in a single modality must demonstrate significant complexity Such assignments are unique - perhaps with expert specialization in complex areas of radiologic technology - Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations - and intermediate QM type duties within the program The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs: Knowledge of radiation protection standards - devices and techniques - including concepts of accumulated dosage - dose monitoring - and genetic changes Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs and recognize changes in equipment and procedures that might result in increased exposures - and ability to recommend methods to prevent such exposures Knowledge of basic physics including concepts of energy - electric power - magnetic fields - and properties of x-ray - to understand the operation of the equipment Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of highly complex imaging (CT - MRI - IR - ultrasound - mammography) studies Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties The MRI technologist participates in the establishment of scan protocols and sequences in the execution of specific applications - as appropriate Provides guidance and instruction to support staff - students - and visitors in MRI imaging procedures and safety standards - to assure safety in and around the high magnetic environment Functions or duties of this position include but are not limited to: Receives patients and ensures proper identification Provides patient education Continually assesses the condition and needs of patients to ensure patient safety - comfort and privacy before placing the patient in the MRI scanner Interviews each patient before the examination to determine if the patient has a contraindication for MRI The MRI Technologist functions as an expert - regarding software and hardware capability and performance of the MRI unit The technologist selects the proper pulse sequences to best demonstrate the patients' pathology The technologist optimizes each system parameter to obtain optimal images Maintains protocol exam booklet - which includes - positioning - acquisition parameters and orientation of slices The technologist makes recommendations to improve - maintain - and to update the MRI protocols for the radiologist The technologist effectively coordinates with physicians - nurses - patients and other medical personnel of the Veterans Administration Hospital - to assure that the service is carried out in a prompt and effective manner Maintains highest quality patient supervision - monitoring patients' condition with specialized equipment keeping constant check on vital signs and the patient's comfort The MRI technologist resolves individual problems and refers unsolved problems to the chief radiology technologist for solutions The technologist oversees maintenance of the MRI suite ensuring cleanliness - proper mechanical operation - and execution of infection control policy and maintenance of supply levels for each exam The MRI technologists keep abreast of newly developed MRI accessories - exams - protocols and systems The MRI technologist is the liaison between the MRI department - engineering - and MRI equipment manufacturer Facilitates the implementation of software updates - hardware updates - and services calls for repair - calibration - and maintenance of cryogens The technologist performs daily quality control on the MRI system Maintains quality assurance programs for the laser imager and patient monitoring equipment The technologist monitors the PACS system to ensure images are archiving and transferring properly The MRI technologist performs all major duties including coordinating the schedule for MRI patient examinations Prioritizes and evaluates the nature/need of critical or emergency procedures Maintains a record of patient studies and examinations performed The technologist confers with other technologist on new developments and examination protocol changes The MRI technologist performs venipuncture and injects contrast material for MRI exams as necessary The MRI technologist serves as a liaison with all levels of management pertaining to the MRI section Work Schedule: 6:45a - 5:30p with rotating Saturdays required Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authoriized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70281-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22206984/certified-surgical-tech-clarksville https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22206984/certified-surgical-tech-clarksville Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: VCH Surgery Job Summary: Vanderbilt Health is expanding and welcoming its newest hospital, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital! The Certified Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed member of the surgical team who scrubs and/or assists during surgical procedures. This position functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect patient care, for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric by assisting in the preparation of the patient and environment for the performance of surgical procedures. It is the Certified Surgical Technologist's responsibility to know the Surgeon's routine and preferences. Position Shift: * Full Time | Call Requirement * Additional details to be discussed during interview process. -Join the OR Team at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital- Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is a 270-bed community hospital within the Vanderbilt Health system, serving Clarksville and the surrounding region. The hospital provides a broad range of services, including emergency care, labor and delivery, intensive care, surgical services, oncology, and women's and children's care. Team members benefit from the close-knit feel of a community hospital combined with the resources, support, and clinical excellence of Vanderbilt Health. . Key Responsibilities * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs, and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Qualifications - Education: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. - Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant work experience. - Certification: Certification from one of the listed issuers: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants Certified Surgical Technologist or NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238294/medical-instrument-technician-electrocardiograph-technician-ekg https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238294/medical-instrument-technician-electrocardiograph-technician-ekg Nashville, Tennessee, Summary The Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Medical Instrument Technician (MIT-EKG) provides technical and clinical support to Veterans with cardiac implantable electronic devices - including pacemakers - implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) - internal loop recorders (IRLs ) - and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. The Technician performs many device interrogations/evaluations/assists with troubleshooting and programming adjustments - among other tasks. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates GS-9 Experience: You must have one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level - GS-8 - which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level Electrocardiography technicians at the GS-8 level (EKG) perform complicated examinations or treatments for which there are no standard instructions or procedures They utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in depth understanding of the functioning of the major systems and internal organs to interpret requests and to recognize the need for additional tests or a different position Knowledge of pharmacology including the classification and administration of drugs - patient responses - and common dosages as related to this specialty is required The technician has the ability to perform Signal Averaged ECG - Tilt table monitoring - electrophysiology monitoring - and event monitoring GS-8 Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the one year of experience - you must be able to demonstrate the following KSAs at the full performance level: 1 Knowledge of pharmacology related to specialized procedures 2 Ability to provide briefings and orientations to hospital staff including physicians 3 Knowledge of a variety of related acute disorders and diseases - their effects on organs - and methods of treatment 4 Ability to perform more complex procedures such as SAECG (Signal Averaged ECG) - Tilt table monitoring - electrophysiology monitoring - and event monitoring *5 Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training *6 Ability to manage and supervise employees AND GS-9 Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition - the candidate must be able to demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): 1 Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques such as SAECG - ETT - Tilt table monitoring - electrophysiology monitoring - and event monitoring in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures - to develop analysis interpretation formats - and to receive inquiries concerning results *2 Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements 3 Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels *4 Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training *5 Ability to manage and supervise employees Certification Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is highly 30 desirable Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to travel to treatment areas with ease while pushing an Echo Machine The incumbent must be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours while providing patient care The incumbent must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of equipment - supplies and records The incumbent must be able to manipulate the probes during the procedure - pushing against the patient's chest to obtain the appropriate images Additionally - the incumbent will be required to transport patients on stretchers - beds and wheelchairs There is the potential for extended periods of sitting at computer terminals The incumbent is expected to use proper preventive ergonomic techniques to perform duties. Duties Interprets device diagnostic data and exercises advanced clinical judgment to identify abnormal findings - device malfunctions - and clinically significant arrhythmias requiring provider notification or urgent intervention Acts as a technical authority within the device clinic - providing guidance to lower-level technicians and assisting in developing clinic protocols - workflow improvements - and technical standards for cardiac device monitoring services Performs device interrogations for pacemakers - implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) - internal loop recorders (IRLs) - and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices using manufacturer-specific programmers and VA-approved platforms Obtains - verifies - trends - and analyzes device parameters - including battery status - lead integrity - sensing and pacing thresholds - lead impedance - arrhythmia episodes - therapies delivered - pacing burden - and diagnostic data Recognizes urgent or life-threatening findings and promptly escalates concerns to the responsible cardiology provider following established clinical protocols Assists providers during clinic visits and inpatient consultations by preparing equipment - collecting device-related patient histories and interval events - and ensuring the completion of required documentation and orders Supports ambulatory monitoring workflows and integrates device data with clinical workflows to facilitate timely provider review and appropriate follow-up care Maintains accurate - complete - and timely documentation in the electronic health record - including device interrogation reports - programming adjustments performed under provider guidance - and patient records education - and follow-up recommendations Track device follow-up intervals - remote monitoring enrollment status - and overdue transmissions Initiate patient outreach and coordinate scheduling to reduce lapses in monitoring and maintain continuity of care Keep clinic logs - workload data - and performance reports in line with VA documentation standards and local service expectations Assist with managing daily CIED clinic workflow to ensure timely device interrogations - remote review - documentation - and follow-up scheduling Work with cardiology diagnostic teams - electrophysiology providers - nursing staff - and administrative personnel to support smooth clinic operations and quality patient care Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to CIED follow-up programs - device clinic workflows - and remote monitoring processes Assist in developing - reviewing - and implementing local policies - procedures - and protocols that govern CIED clinic operations - remote monitoring management - and escalation of urgent findings Support equipment and supply management for the device clinic - including device programmers - monitoring equipment - and related supplies Identify equipment issues or replacement needs and coordinate repairs or maintenance through appropriate VA channels Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinic efficiency - patient safety - documentation compliance - and quality of care Provide patient education about implanted cardiac devices - remote monitoring procedures - equipment use - and expectations for clinic communication and follow-up Serve as a mentor and technical resource for lower-graded technicians and staff as assigned Offer training and in-service education on device interrogation equipment - remote monitoring systems - electrocardiographic procedures - and clinic workflows Other duties as assigned/stated in functional statement Medical Technologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Technologist-Career-Flyer.pdf Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am until 4 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 71403-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22163241/surgical-tech-ii-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22163241/surgical-tech-ii-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Main OR Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist II facilitates patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech. II is able to perform competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required. The following perioperative areas are looking for new full time team members! -Nights & Weekends Team -Float Pool Team -Neuro Team -Ortho Team -MCE OR Team - Plastics, Oral/maxillofacial, ENT -Robotics (Urology, GYN, Thoracic, General and Colorectal) -Transplant, Burn, & General (trauma/EGS, general oncology, renal, hepatobiliary, and burns) Position Shift: * Full Time. 10 or 12 hour shifts. * Additional details/options to be discussed during interview. Sign On Bonus Terms: * $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years of employment. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past year. Relocation Bonus Terms: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) within 45 days of hire. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. * The relocation bonuses not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year. About the Team: Perioperative Services is a dynamic department with over 800 employees, 68 Adult Operating Rooms as well as 19 Pediatric Operating Rooms in Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital! As part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting-edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures. Our services range from organ transplants, joint replacements, and minimally invasive cardio-thoracic/vascular surgery to reconstructive plastic surgery. Perioperative Services encompasses the entire surgical experience. Our goal is to provide the best possible patient surgical care as we continually strive to be the Perioperative Center of Excellence in the Southeastern United States. . Position Qualifications: Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Min. 1 year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate operating room care in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate surgical technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190672/surgical-tech-i-or-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190672/surgical-tech-i-or-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Main OR Job Summary: The Surgical Tech I facilitates patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. This entry level Surgical Tech position performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required upon hire. Shift Details: * Full Time. 10 or 12 hour shifts. *Additional scheduling details to be discussed during interview. Sign-on Bonus: * This full time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 24 months. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Relocation Bonus: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days after start date. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible for bonus. * This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. About Us: Perioperative Services is a dynamic department with over 800 employees, 68 Adult Operating Rooms as well as 19 Pediatric Operating Rooms in Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital! As part of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting-edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures. Our services range from organ transplants, joint replacements, and minimally invasive cardio-thoracic/vascular surgery to reconstructive plastic surgery. Services are offered on-site and at our various off-site specialty facilities. Perioperative Services encompasses the entire surgical experience. Our goal is to provide the best possible patient surgical care as we continually strive to be the Perioperative Center of Excellence in the Southeastern United States. . Qualifications: Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Less than one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with operating room care. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with surgical technology. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities : Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190674/surgical-tech-i-ii-pediatric-cvor-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190674/surgical-tech-i-ii-pediatric-cvor-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: MCJCHV Cardiac OR Job Summary: Surgical Tech I & Surgical Tech II team members facilitate patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech. performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Position Shift: * Full Time | Includes Late Stay and Call requirements. * Additional details to be discussed during department interview. Sign on Bonus: * This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Relocation Bonus: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. * This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Award Winning Teams: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. . Join the CVOR Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! Be part of a nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular surgical team delivering life-saving care to children with complex heart conditions. Our CVOR team works in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating across specialties to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. If you're passionate about pediatric surgery and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we'd love to meet you! Key Responsibilities * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs, and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Qualifications Surgical Tech I Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Less than one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. Surgical Tech II Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with operating room care. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with surgical technology. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities : Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22237123/surgical-tech-i-pediatric-or-20k-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22237123/surgical-tech-i-pediatric-or-20k-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: MCJCHV Perioperative Srvcs 40 Job Summary: Surgical Tech team members at Vanderbilt Health facilitate patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining, a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech. performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Position Shift: * Full Time * Additional details to be discussed during department interview. Sign on Bonus: * This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years. * The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Relocation Bonus: * Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage. * Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. * This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Award Winning Teams: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures. * Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech. * Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field. * Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Required: Less than one year of relevant work experience. Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below: NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery. NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. * Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge. * Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with operating room care. * Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety. * Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies. * Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with surgical technology. * Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. * Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. * Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team. Core Capabilities : Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238299/medcial-instrument-technician-ekg https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238299/medcial-instrument-technician-ekg Nashville, Tennessee, Summary The Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph/Telemetry) will function independently in operating and monitoring electrocardiographic equipment for continuous telemetry rhythm evaluation and interpretation at Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System. They will remotely monitor the continuous cardiac rhythms for up to 50 patients under the direction of the RN and medical providers. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements: UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g - this part.) EDUCATION: There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation Education may be substituted for experience only at the GS-4 and GS-5 levels See the grade requirements part of this standard for information regarding educational substitutions ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Licensure or Certification is not required for this occupation however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certifications Grandfathering Provision The following is the standard grandfathering policy for all Title 38 Hybrid qualification standards Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/ registration requirements that apply to this occupation Grade Determinations:GS-7 (FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL)EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge - skills - abilities - and other characteristics related to the duties of the positions to be filled This would be experience which provided knowledge of the equipment - standard tests and procedures - and typical readings including arrhythmias and abnormalities In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE - SKILLS - & ABILITIES:1 Knowledge of typical patient reactions and signs of distress including the ability to recognize - report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias.2 Knowledge of common equipment settings and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures.3 Ability to modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputations - Parkinson's disease - structural defects - and scar tissue.4 Ability to act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians.5 Ability to conduct in-service training on the EKG equipment and related instrumentation CERTIFICATION No certification is required however - it is desirable that employees at this level have BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications Preferred Experience: 1-2 years telemetry monitoring and/or EMT - CNA - ED tech experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (50 LBS and over) Heavy Carrying (50 LBS and over) Straight Pulling (up to 1 hour) Pushing(1 - 2 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (up to 3 hours) Standing (up to 3 hours) Repeated bending (up to 1 hour) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" Hearing (aid permitted) Duties This represents the full performance level Medical instrument technicians (EKG) at this level operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving exercise stress testing - ambulatory monitoring of arrhythmias - and indirect carotid pulse tracings on chronic patients They monitor tracings to identify arrhythmias and when gross abnormalities appear - when to repeat certain procedures - when to stop test procedures - and when to get the immediate attention of a physician They evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results This includes adapting equipment and accessories to yield the best results during the examination They edit and select an appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician The duties include the following: Use of common equipment setting and standardized procedures plus knowledge of common errors and corrective measures Modify procedures/positions to obtain the correct results with patients with complicating conditions such as amputation - Parkinson's Disease - structural defects - and scar tissue Act as a mentor or preceptor to lower graded technicians or same grade technicians Monitor tracings to identify arrythmia when gross abnormalities appears - when to repeat certain procedures - when to stop test procedures - and when to get immediate attentions of physician Evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results Adapt equipment and accessories to yield the best results during the examination Edit and select the appropriate sample portion of the tracing for further interpretation by the physician Equipment Maintenance/repair: Tracks and maintains records of repair histories Inputs patient data into the telemetry monitoring system and assure patients are placed appropriately in assigned bed and on correct monitoring equipment The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed Responsible for stocking and inventory of all telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment at the station Document rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and with any rhythm change Inform patient about exam being performed and any hazards associated with the exam - so patient understands procedure Maintain and troubleshoot cardiac equipment to remain in clean working order Assist nursing with determining alarm setting and customizing parameters for each patient Recognizes lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (including acute myocardial infraction - STEMI - NSTEMI) and immediately notifies appropriate staff Centralized monitoring - prints and interprets all elements of telemetry rhythm strip and informs nursing staff of any changes in rhythm Document communication with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition and monitor settings Provide companionship (sitter) as needed - completes labs as assigned - functions as a Nursing Assistant as assigned - breaks sitters - assists with transport - completes as assigned documents I&Os - and oral care as assigned Work with the Nursing team - follows the work assignment accordingly - and takes direction from the registered nurse regarding patient care When not assigned to the technical duty of the monitors - the MIT will perform the following functions under the direction of the RN Obtain vital signs as assigned - perform 12 lead EKG's - remove and apply remote telemetry - help maintain a safe environment of care - and other duties as assigned maintains flexibility related to work Perform other duties as assigned Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Full-time - Based on the needs of the service Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 71131-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234535/lifeflight-emergency-communication-specialist-5-000-sign-on-bonus-variable-shifts https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234535/lifeflight-emergency-communication-specialist-5-000-sign-on-bonus-variable-shifts Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: LifeFlight OEC Job Summary: Operating in conjunction with other team members, performs a diverse range of specialized functions in support of air medical operations, internal emergency medical response, medical coverage for events of varying size, and regional EMS resources and other healthcare partners throughout the Mid-Cumberland Region of Tennessee. Department Summary LifeFlight's Communications Center is made up of a team of licensed EMTs and Paramedics that serve as a Regional Medical Communications Center (RMCC) for Middle Tennessee, as well as communications for the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Neonatal and Pediatric ground ambulances, Vanderbilt LifeFlight's ground EMS and Event Medicine ambulances. This team dispatches any stat emergency calls throughout the medical center campus, monitor weather conditions, and track more than 10,000 take off and landings at the Vanderbilt helipads. All aircraft dispatching is done by Air Methods AirCom. All FAA Part 135 aviation services provided by Metro Aviation, Inc., which maintains exclusive operational control over all aircraft. AirCom All aircraft dispatching for Vanderbilt LifeFlight is done by Air Methods Communications (AirCom), the only center of its size and scope in the nation. AirCom provides seamless communications between air medical crews, hospitals and emergency personnel. Established in 1996 and based in Omaha, NE., AirCom specialists field calls, provide flight coordination, flight following, and logistical support for more air medical aircraft across the nation. All Communication Specialist receive additional training for all programs within their assigned region so they can provide additional support to the region when necessary. FlightCom FlightCom provides seamless communication between air medical crews, hospitals and emergency personnel. FlightCom specialists field calls, provide flight coordination, flight following and logistical support. All communication specialists receive specialized training. TCC - Transport Communication Center Performs flight coordination. Performs ground, event communications coordination. Provides information and emergency notification to customers. Works with advanced communications systems. Practices continuous professional development and excellent customer service. Practices proactive operational support of the department. Shift: Variable 12 hour shifts Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 Sign on Bonus Requirements: The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Track inbound and outbound aircraft at VUMC helipads. Maintain real-time awareness of helicopter air ambulances operating in the Nashville area. Coordinate aircraft movements to optimize helipad usage and patient delivery. Communicate directly with pilots and flight crews regarding helipad status and traffic. Relay air safety advisories, including wind conditions, weather updates, and nearby aircraft activity. Facilitate communications between ambulances and hospitals within Tennessee EMS Region 5. Facilitate real-time medical consultation via radio or telephone between prehospital providers and physicians. Assist with the coordination of EMS resources and responses during Mass Casualty Incidents or Disasters. Facilitate interoperable communications. Maintain effective communication and coordination with hospitals, EMS agencies, and emergency services. Understands the operations and applications of all communication equipment. Communicate information and emergency notifications to customers in an efficient, concise and courteous manner. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Listening (Intermediate): Actively engages in all forms of communication, showing genuine interest. Consistently applies the listening process: hear, understand, interpret, and respond. Recognizes and responds to non-verbal cues including emotions, body language, tone, and behavior. Ensure speakers feel heard and understood. Skillfully paraphrases for clarity and support. Use open-ended questions to deepen understanding. Prioritizes focused attention, rescheduling if unable to be fully present. Decision Making (Novice): Makes multiple decisions impacting areas of direct responsibility. Takes full ownership of problems and outcomes. Decides effectively in fast-paced or changing environments. Consider a broad range of alternatives, including those beyond the immediate scope. Change Management (Novice): Applies a structured approach to adapt to workplace changes and develop coping strategies. Offers sound recommendations and supports testing and quality assurance of solutions. Emergency Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate emergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), LIC-Emergency Medical Technicians Basic - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215013/mri-tech-2-days-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-vanderbilt-surgery-and-clinics-murfreesboro https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215013/mri-tech-2-days-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital-vanderbilt-surgery-and-clinics-murfreesboro Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Murfreesboro MRI Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Performs all MRI procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. . Shift Position Info: Monday - Friday 7am-5pm (flexible) No Nights, No call, No weekends Children and Adult MRI scans outpatient clinic Cardiac MRI preferred - not required KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging. * Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards. * Provides appropriate MRI screening process to patients, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards. * Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Radiology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22201509/occupational-therapist-nicu-level-iv https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22201509/occupational-therapist-nicu-level-iv Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: MCJCHV Peds Rehab Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides occupational therapy services to patients who have impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Job Title: Occupational Therapist - NICU Location: Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN Department: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Schedule: Full-Time | Tuesday-Saturday | 8-hour shifts Advance Neonatal Occupational Therapy at a Top-Ranked Children's Hospital Are you an Occupational Therapist specializing in neonatal care who is passionate about delivering evidence-based, family-centered therapy in a Level IV NICU? Join Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, home to one of the largest and most advanced Level IV NICUs in the nation, and help shape the future of neonatal therapy at a nationally recognized pediatric academic medical center. Ranked No. 1 Children's Hospital in Tennessee and top-ranked in the Southeast in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals, Vanderbilt Children's is a destination for complex neonatal care, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Position Overview: Neonatal Occupational Therapist (NICU) The NICU Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive, developmentally supportive care to medically complex neonates and their families. This role is embedded within a highly specialized interdisciplinary NICU team, supporting neurodevelopmental outcomes from birth through transition to home and early intervention. This is an ideal opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with Level III or Level IV NICU experience seeking professional growth in a nationally respected neonatal program. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive neonatal occupational therapy evaluations in a Level IV NICU Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based intervention plans Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver coordinated care Support feeding readiness, sensory regulation, positioning, neurodevelopment, and parent education Provide family-centered care, coaching caregivers at the bedside Document patient progress accurately and communicate effectively across interdisciplinary teams Support safe discharge planning and transitions to early intervention and community services Required Qualifications Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy license or eligibility Minimum of 3 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience, preferably in a Level III or Level IV NICU Preferred Qualifications Membership in the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT) or actively pursuing certification Advanced training in neonatal therapy, sensory integration, or feeding and developmental care Experience in an academic medical center or children's hospital setting Why Choose Vanderbilt Health? Practice in a nationally ranked Level IV NICU with the region's most complex neonatal cases Be part of a mission-driven pediatric rehabilitation team committed to excellence and innovation Work within a leading academic medical center with research and teaching opportunities Access Day One benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off Participate in robust continuing education, mentorship, and professional development programs Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals and Best Employers in Tennessee Apply Today Help us deliver hope, healing, and lifelong impact to our most vulnerable patients and their families. Apply now to become a Neonatal Occupational Therapist at Vanderbilt Health. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessments that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis. * Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum. * Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess the patient's progress towards goals. * Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position, and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. May complete accurate chart audits of co-workers in the same classification category * Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient-focused short and long-term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services, as needed. May serve as a mentor for other clinical staff to develop their skills in treatment planning. May consult with team members or implement new procedures. * Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in evaluating patients with physical deficits, including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function by obtaining information pertinent to the assessment and administering and scoring standardized tests and objective measures of deficit areas. Selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document the patient's status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance to the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates experience in clinical evaluation skills and may serve as a mentor for other clinical staff to develop their skills in evaluation techniques. Contributes to the development of best practices for the organization. May consult with team members to implement new procedures. * Treatment Implementation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in providing treatment consistent with the physician's prescription and the established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services, including progression of treatment throughout the course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. Supervises and directs certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians, volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care, as established, and actively seeks out, utilize and mentors/teaches others on current evidence-based treatment strategies. May consult with team members to offer suggestions for treatment strategies. May serve as a clinical content expert for practice area, initiates consultation with team members for advanced treatment of patients, develop forum for staff members to utilize clinical expertise. * Physical/Occupational Therapist Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning, diagnosis, and disease process. Able to adapt communication to the needs/level of understanding of the audience and share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate, and train students from professional programs of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training and/or students and staff from other departments. Contributes in the development of patient education best practices for the organization. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Occupational Therapy License - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Bachelor's 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190657/critical-care-transport-team-neo-peds-respiratory-therapist-reg-nights-15k-sign-on-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22190657/critical-care-transport-team-neo-peds-respiratory-therapist-reg-nights-15k-sign-on-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Neonatal/Ped Trnsprt Cohort 10 Job Summary: Provide critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during ambulance and fixed wing transport. Assess patients and use established transport protocols to treat patients' medical conditions. Critically thinks and adapts to changing environment of transport while providing patient care. Manages patient's respiratory needs via airway management, medications, NIV, and invasive ventilations. . .KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Assess patients to identify clinical needs. Initiates and manages per protocol during ground and fixed wing transport: Mechanical Ventilation NIV, including HFNC and Bubble CPAP Nitric Oxide High Frequency Ventilation Respiratory Medications undefined Trouble shoot transport equipment Work the Registered Nurse and EMT on transport to provide patient care. Performs Arterial punctures. Performs Intubations Maintain competencies required by institution, department, and CAMTs. Performs lab tests for blood gases and glucose checks per POCT guidelines and interpret results. Collaborate with receiving units at MCJCHV and referring facilities to coordinate patient transport. Knowledgeable in nursing role and able to perform those duties within scope of practice to patients during transport. *** Night Shift *** ** The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current full time VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/vumcneo_pedstransport?igsh=ZXJ5MnRnaGtqYTA0 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/Y6apTao9cCxP88YP/?mibextid=oFDknk https://www.facebook.com/share/r/ufyYsjpZSyxTojct/?mibextid=oFDknk The Critical Care Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a specialized & CAMTS* accredited team that is responsible for providing the highest level of care in ground and fixed wing transport to patients requiring the resources at the children's hospital. The transport team consists of highly trained and qualified respiratory therapists, registered nurses, and AEMTs that use their specialized knowledge and training to provide a well-rounded approach to patient care. Being a respiratory therapist on the transport team provides the opportunity to not only enhance clinical skills but also plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes during critical moments. Members of that transport team practice at the highest level of their scope and cross-train into the nursing role. The transport team is supported by strong leadership and educators that are dedicated to cultivating a positive work environment, enhancing the quality of patient care, and promoting continuous learning and development among staff. The Nursing Educator and Respiratory Quality Educator for the transport team work closely with medical directors, transport team, and leadership team to provide education and hands-on training required to successfully learn skills and procedures needed in transport. The training received by team members equips them with the knowledge and expertise needed to provide the highest level of care in transport to the most critical patients. *Commission of Accreditation of the Medical Transport Systems Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Technical Capabilities: * Ventilator Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ventilator management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate respiratory therapeutic procedures in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the primary laboratory tests required by the department to successfully meet work objectives. Understands the core functions and features of the core laboratory tests. Able to interpret results of the test under general supervision. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22217856/heath-technician-hearing-instrument-specialist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22217856/heath-technician-hearing-instrument-specialist Johnson City, Tennessee, Summary This position is located in the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Service (ASPS) at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Mountain Home - TN. The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the ASPS service. The Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist) [HIS] supports the function of the clinical programs in ASPS. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Experience and Education Experience Completion of the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists OR Education Successful completion of two academic years above high school that includes coursework related to the field: hearing science - human anatomy and physiology - hearing instrument science - gerontology - psychology or other general healthcare areas NOTE: There is no combination of education and experience which can be substituted for the basic requirements Licensure or Registration Individuals must hold a full - current and unrestricted license or registration to practice as a HIS in a state - territory - commonwealth or the District of Columbia Loss of Licensure or Registration A Health Technician (HIS) who fails to maintain the required licensure or registration must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment Board Certification Individuals must hold active board certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) Exception for Non-Board Certified Health Technician (HIS) Non-board certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for appointment - may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate Health Technician (HIS) under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B) Non-board certified individuals shall only provide care under the supervision of a licensed audiologist Non-board certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level (GS-5) and may not be promoted/converted until board certification is obtained Temporary appointments of non-board certified Health Technician(HIS) may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment Failure to Obtain Certification In all cases - Health Technician (HIS) must actively pursue meeting requirements for board certification starting from the date of their appointment At the time of appointment - the supervisor will provide the Health Technician (HIS) with the written requirements for board certification - including the time (i.e. - two years) by which the board certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming board certified by the deadline Failure to obtain board certification during the two-year period may result in termination of employment Loss of Certification A Health Technician (HIS) who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment English Language Proficiency Health Technician (HIS) candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Grade Determinations: Health Technician (HIS) - GS-05 Experience None beyond the basic requirements Knowledge - Skills and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of basic anatomy of the head and neck Knowledge of basic infection control procedures and guidelines Skill in using basic computer software to complete tasks such as using email - creating spreadsheets and word processing Ability to communicate orally and in writing Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to maintain stock and supply level inventories Health Technician (HIS) - GS-06 Experience One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade Knowledge - Skills and Abilities In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of normal and abnormal ear anatomy Knowledge of hearing aids - hearing assistive technology - hearing aid manufacturers and manufacturer software Skill in documenting patient procedures and patient devices Skill in providing patient education for hearing aid use - to include assisting patient with hearing aid insertion - removal and hygiene (cleaning and disinfection) Ability to provide patient education and training regarding hearing loss and communication strategies for various listening situations Ability to solve problems or make decisions regarding hearing aids - hearing assistive technology and patient care that is consistent with the documented and co-signed plan of care under the supervision of an audiologist Ability to prepare patient - equipment - and/or environment for audiology procedures Ability to provide triage of patient telephone calls or audiology requests Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-5 to GS-6. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Primary responsibility is for patient care - supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures - patient charting and patient education - which do not require a full professional audiology education or knowledge and skills represented by audiology licensure Support functions include both direct patient care and administrative duties Direct patient care duties may include - but not limited to the following: Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair Performing visual and auditory checks of hearing aids and hearing assistive technology-including all hearing aid accessories as well as alerting devices (troubleshoots performance) Fabricating earmold impressions with proper (non-diagnostic) otoscopy Ordering earmolds based on plan of care through prosthetics or DLC and fitting and modifying earmolds - if necessary Providing basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers consistent with the audiologist's treatment plan - including but not limited to - realistic expectations - communication strategies - and/or aural rehabilitation Assisting in set up and delivery of face-to-face and telehealth visits by preparing the equipment for patient evaluation and other audiology procedures including - but not limited to daily biologic listening calibration of audiometric equipment and calibration of real-ear equipment Assisting patients with hearing aid connectivity including - but not limited to downloading applications (or apps) - pairing devices in the app - Bluetooth pairing - and pairing hearing aid accessories The incumbent is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all interactions in the medical records and that all encounters are correctly documented using electronic medical record and computerized tracking and ordering functions via ROES The HIS completes documentation per medical center policy for timeliness for each episode of care and codes procedures as appropriate in the patient record in preparation for co-signature by the audiologist Administrative duties may include - but not limited to the following: Maintaining comprehensive supply and equipment tracking systems to include monitoring stock of RME and consumable items Ensuring proper inventory levels to complete the daily tasks Prioritizing the acquisition of all supplies and equipment regarding date of expiration and may maintain a loaner hearing aid inventory The HIS assists patients through triaging phone calls and audiology requests with regards to priority and urgency - following the audiologist's plan of care Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 60800-F (GS-5) / 60801-F (GS-6) Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22198287/health-technician-hearing-instrument https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22198287/health-technician-hearing-instrument Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Summary This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology service. The health technician supports the function of the clinical programs in Audiology. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.) Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Experience and Education: Experience Completion of the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists OR Education Successful completion of two academic years above high school that includes coursework related to the field: hearing science - human anatomy and physiology - hearing instrument science - gerontology - psychology or other general healthcare areas NOTE: There is no combination of education and experience which can be substituted for the basic requirements Licensure or Registration: Individuals must hold a full - current and unrestricted license or registration to practice as a HIS in a state - territory - commonwealth or the District of Columbia Loss of Licensure or Registration A Health Technician (HIS) who fails to maintain the required licensure or registration must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment Board Certification: Individuals must hold active board certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences (NBC-HIS) Loss of Certification A Health Technician (HIS) who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may also result in termination of employment Foreign Education: To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials English Language Proficiency: Health Technician (HIS) candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Grade Determinations: Health Technician - Hearing Instrument Specialist (HIS) - GS-06 Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-05 Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of normal and abnormal ear anatomy Knowledge of hearing aids - hearing assistive technology - hearing aid manufacturers and manufacturer software Skill in documenting patient procedures and patient devices Skill in providing patient education for hearing aid use - to include assisting patient with hearing aid insertion - removal - and hygiene (cleaning and disinfection) Ability to provide patient education and training regarding hearing loss and communication strategies for various listening situations Ability to solve problems or make decisions regarding hearing aids - hearing assistive technology and patient care that is consistent with the documented and co-signed plan of care under the supervision of an audiologist Ability to prepare patient - equipment - and/or environment for audiology procedures Ability to provide triage of patient telephone calls or audiology requests Assignment Employees at this level are at the full performance level and work under the supervision and direction of a licensed audiologist Assignments associated with this level include - but are not limited to: completing visual and auditory checks of hearing aids and hearing assistive technology-including all hearing aid accessories - as well as - alerting devices (troubleshoots performance) registering - certifying and tracking prosthetic devices (hearing aids - hearing aid accessories and assistive devices) and assisting in set up and delivery of face-to-face and telehealth visits by preparing the equipment for patient evaluation and other audiology procedures - including - but not limited to daily biologic listening calibration of audiometric equipment and calibration of real-ear equipment The Health Technician (HIS) fabricates earmold impressions with proper otoscopy - orders earmolds based on plan of care through prosthetics or DLC and fits and modifies earmolds - if necessary The Health Technician (HIS) provides patient care in hearing aid repair appointments consistent with the audiologist's treatment plan and provides counselling including - but not limited to realistic expectations - communication strategies and/or aural rehabilitation The Health Technician (HIS) maintains a comprehensive supply and equipment tracking systems to include: monitoring stock of RME and consumable items ensuring proper inventory levels to complete the daily tasks prioritizing the acquisition of all supplies and equipment with regard to date of expiration and may maintain a loaner hearing aid inventory The Health Technician (HIS) assists patients with hearing aid connectivity including - but not limited to downloading applications (or apps) - pairing devices in the app - Bluetooth ® pairing and pairing hearing aid accessories The Health Technician (HIS) assists patients through triaging phone calls and audiology requests with regards to priority and urgency following the audiologist's plan of care Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected is GS-06 Preferred Experience: 2-5 years experience working as a hearing instrument specialist (HIS) with an active HIS license Physical Requirements: Light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) use of fingers and both hands required Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Mental and Emotional Stability works outside and inside works closely with others ability to distinguish basic colors ability to distinguish shades of colors hearing (aid permitted). Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30 - 2026 or until the position is filled The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 02/19/2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks thereafter As members of the audiology service and hearing health care team - the Health Technician (HIS) possesses knowledge of basic ear anatomy and a broad knowledge of hearing aids and hearing assistive technology The Health Technician (HIS) possesses the skills necessary to assist patients with concerns related to their hearing aids and/or hearing assistive technology - consistent with the treatment plan of the audiologist This work may include the provision of a wide array of clinical rehabilitation services to support Veterans with disabilities reintegrate into community - employment and independent living Direct patient care duties may include - but not limited to the following: Hearing aid troubleshooting and repair Performing visual and auditory checks of hearing aids and hearing assistive technology-including all hearing aid accessories as well as alerting devices (troubleshoots performance) Fabricating earmold impressions with proper (non-diagnostic) otoscopy Ordering earmolds based on plan of care through prosthetics or DLC and fitting and modifying earmolds - if necessary Providing basic hearing aid information for patients and caregivers consistent with the audiologist's treatment plan - including - but not limited to - realistic expectations - communication strategies - and/or aural rehabilitation Assisting in set up and delivery of face-to-face and telehealth visits by preparing the equipment for patient evaluation and other audiology procedures including - but not limited to daily biologic listening calibration of audiometric equipment and calibration of real-ear equipment Assisting patients with hearing aid connectivity including - but not limited to - downloading applications (or apps) - pairing devices in the app - Bluetooth pairing - and pairing hearing aid accessories Ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all interactions in the medical records and that all encounters are correctly documented using electronic medical record and computerized tracking and ordering functions Maintaining comprehensive supply and equipment tracking systems to include monitoring stock of RME and consumable items Ensuring proper inventory levels to complete the daily tasks Prioritizing the acquisition of all supplies and equipment regarding date of expiration and may maintain a loaner hearing aid inventory Assists patients through triaging phone calls and audiology requests with regards to priority and urgency - following the audiologist's plan of care Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70793-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Duty Location: will be discussed upon selection Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230406/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230406/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist Knoxville, Tennessee, Summary Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position is located within Radiology Service at the Knoxville VA Outpatient Clinic. The incumbent operates equipment both mobile and fixed radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and assists the radiologist/physician in fluoroscopic procedures as part of the diagnostic plan for patients. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Certification All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R) Education Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) Credentialing Standards Public Law 97-35 - the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 - requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel Essentially - they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field English Language Proficiency DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grandfathering Provision All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard (December 13 - 2019) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT NOTE: Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21 - 1986 - and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed - in writing - by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1 - 1987 - is considered fully qualified These employees may be promoted - changed to lower grade - or reassigned within the GS-0647 occupational series Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 Experience At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level Quality of Experience Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements identified above Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment - the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform at this level The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties Functions or Duties of this position include but are not limited to: IMAGING PROFESSIONAL: Coordinates daily schedule and consults with other medical center physicians - clinical - administrative - and clerical personnel of next day and future day's availability for patient examinations Employee works independently after normal duty hours - weekends - and holidays Reviews request for appropriateness before performing exams Uses appropriateness criteria - the clinical history provided on the request - interviews the patient - reviews the patient chart - or contacts the ordering clinician as needed for clarification Conduct an orderly flow of patients by prompt scheduling of patients and being thoroughly knowledgeable of all protocols to aid inquiries of anyone needing to know the status and availability of specialized program studies Ensures compliance in hospital safety and radiation safety protocols in addition to infection control and universal precautions always in accordance with age and/or gender specific departmental procedures Utilizes the hospital system's electronic medical record system along with the radiology PACS management system and participates in other clerical activities to ensure smooth workflow and provide documentation for the patient chart DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (REGISTERED): Prior to imaging - incumbent selects and sets protocols for each individualized patient examination Safely transfers patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table Anticipates the imaging and equipment needs before and during the procedures Follows the progress of tl1e procedure and facilitated flow Prepares room - equipment - and material needed for patient procedures Follows prescribed protocols required to perform procedures Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events Utilize independent judgment - ingenuity - and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis Checks and makes minor adjustments to equipment Reports equipment failure to supervisor/appropriate staff Always maintains a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms Carry out assigned tasks independently - varied assignments - including special and complex radiographic procedures Performs the full spectrum of radiographic exams - including standard radiographs - gastrointestinal exams - and genitourinary exams Utilizes textbooks and radiologist to perform exams requiring specialized or modified techniques Performs digital radiography - image manipulation - configures the image and verifies patient information before transmitting them to the PACS system Responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PACS network Can digitize films/burn CDs for the network and/or transmission to offsite locations Maintains the detectors/workstations (i.e.: primary/secondary plate erase - cleanliness of QA stations - etc.) as directed by the manufacturer Reports obvious abnormalities to radiologist before patient leaves department Maintain optimal imaging handling and processing conditions of the x-ray equipment Reviews history in CPRS for allergies Prepares oral contrast (barium or other contrast agents) Work Schedule: 6:45a - 5:30p with rotating Saturdays required Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70243-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22211894/pediatric-outpatient-pharmacy-registered-technician-part-time https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22211894/pediatric-outpatient-pharmacy-registered-technician-part-time Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: MCC Rx Services Job Summary: Performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of the ongoing duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist with occasional guidance. Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of a final dosage form for administration to a patient and are directly supervised by a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls to the appropriate person if they cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control. . The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Outpatient Pharmacy is hiring a Part Time Registered Pharmacy Technician. Position Highlights Retail environment filling prescriptions, assisting the family of patients at pick up, and assisting with the daily order and data entry. Pharmacy hours of operation are 7:00am to 11:00pm. Schedule is 2-3 days a week minimum, Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day, with availability up until 9:00pm. Previous fast paced pharmacy experience preferred but not required. No drive thru, vaccine metrics, or working alone in this position. Must be a Registered Technician with the State of TN. Certification not required. Key Responsibilities Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control. Performs activities as directed by Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Managers in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies. Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. Operates computer systems and utilizes technology. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Possesses fundamental proficiency working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize and/or maintain evaluations of pharmacy or patient related information. Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas. Maintains current understanding of rules and regulations and facilitates processes that support the application of various rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance and/or programs. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and supports compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures. Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, dispense and distribute prescribed medications. Where applicable, this includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination. Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated a basic understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22193055/certified-pharmacy-technician-pediatric-outpatient https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22193055/certified-pharmacy-technician-pediatric-outpatient Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: MCC Rx Services Job Summary: Performs tasks within the pharmacy in direct support of the ongoing duties and responsibilities of a pharmacist with occasional guidance. Tasks performed contribute directly to the preparation and/or dispensing of a final dosage form for administration to a patient and are directly supervised by a pharmacist. Provides customer service by answering phone requests and triaging calls to the appropriate person if they cannot answer the requested information. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control. . Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a Full Time Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our Outpatient Pharmacy team! Position Highlights Retail environment filling prescriptions, answering phone calls, setting up mail, and assisting the family of patients. Pharmacy hours of operation are 7:00am to 11:00pm. Position hours are Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day, working up until 8:15pm. Previous fast paced pharmacy experience is preferred. No drive thru, vaccine metrics, or working alone in this position. Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered. Key Responsibilities Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications. Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control. Performs activities as directed by Pharmacists and/or Pharmacy Managers in accordance with federal, state and local laws/regulations and hospital policies. Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. Operates computer systems and utilizes technology. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Fundamental Awareness): Has demonstrated a basic understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare, dispense and distribute prescribed medications. Where applicable, this includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination. Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates working knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the department and work areas. Maintains current understanding of rules and regulations and facilitates processes that support the application of various rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of process improvement, quality assurance and/or programs. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and supports compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures. Drug Inventory & Records Management (Novice): Possesses fundamental proficiency working with drug inventory and records management. Demonstrates ability to maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications. Able to collect, organize and/or maintain evaluations of pharmacy or patient related information. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22219786/ct-technologist-prn-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22219786/ct-technologist-prn-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Computed Tomography Job Summary: Performs all CT procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. . Key Responsibilities: * Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging. * Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards. * Provides appropriate radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards. * Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities: * Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner. * Radiology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167526/research-asst-2-on-site https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167526/research-asst-2-on-site Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Pediatric Infectious Disease Job Summary: As a Research Assistant II, you will play a key role in advancing research within the Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research (VISPR) Program. This program is dedicated to investigating the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, and pathobiology of infectious diseases. Our mission is to quantify the burden of acute respiratory and diarrheal illnesses in young children--both locally and globally--and to develop effective mitigation strategies, such as vaccines, with a particular focus on optimizing influenza vaccination approaches for specialized populations (e.g., immunocompromised individuals). Working under moderate supervision, you will be responsible for setting up and conducting experiments, as well as advancing research projects in adherence to established protocols. This includes meticulous data recording and reporting of both standard and non-standard findings. In addition, you will assist with other laboratory and research tasks, collaborate with faculty, staff, and students within the lab, and foster communication with clinical and administrative team members within VISPR. Your contributions will be integral to the team's efforts in improving public health outcomes through innovative infectious disease research. Requirements * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. * Minimum of 2 years of hands-of laboratory experience. * Exceptional communication and documentation abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to convey findings clearly and accurately. * Proven ability to maintain precision and accuracy in all aspects of research and data recording. You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours at Vanderbilt Medical Center North located on 21st Ave. in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research Program was formed in 2024 to conduct clinical and translational research determining the burden of diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in young children and specialized populations and to find ways to reduce their burden (e.g., through vaccines, drugs, etc.). Since 2002, Dr. Halasa has been involved in vaccine trials enrolling children of all ages, including young infants and specialized populations such as children with cancer. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/halasa-lab/welcome-vispr . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts Wet Lab Experiments Preparation and Coordination of Samples in and out of lab Creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Working with supervisor to maintain supplies and working equipment. Processing samples from many different studies Working with supervisor to maintain supplies and working equipment. Assist in maintaining lab compliance with biological and chemical safety protocols Record data, perform data analysis and create graphs/reports Collaboration Training and onboarding new members on lab processing techniques Effectively communicate experimental results to supervisor and/or laboratory group meetings Work effectively with others to accomplish goals and to find solutions to problems Maintaining Lab Records Maintain inventories Freezer log mapping and coordination Organization of samples Sorting of samples Reconciliation of sample collection Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens) TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education : Bachelor's 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167525/research-asst-3-on-site https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167525/research-asst-3-on-site Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: Pediatric Infectious Disease Job Summary: As a Research Assistant 3, you will play a key role in advancing the research efforts of the Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research (VISPR) Program. This program is dedicated to investigating the causes, epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of viral acute respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. These efforts focus on children and other special populations, including immunocompromised individuals. Our mission is to better understand the burden of acute respiratory and diarrheal illnesses in young children and develop strategies to mitigate these diseases in both pediatric and adult populations through innovative approaches to vaccines, therapies, and diagnostics. As a team member, you will manage, process, document, and potentially test human specimens for infection and immune responses to infection or vaccination. You'll follow regimented protocols to ensure accurate data recording and reporting of both standard and variant results. Working under minimal supervision, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while interacting with faculty, staff, trainees, and VISPR's clinical, data, and administrative teams. Additionally, you may assist with other laboratory and research activities, helping to drive our mission forward. REQUIREMENTS: * A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. * A minimum of 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience, showcasing your proficiency in laboratory techniques and protocols. * The ability to collaborate seamlessly within a team environment while demonstrating strong leadership capabilities to guide and support others effectively. * Exceptional data management skills, with the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information accurately and efficiently. * Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision and consistency in all aspects of your work. You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours at Vanderbilt Medical Center North located on 21st Ave. in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research Program was formed in 2024 to conduct clinical and translational research determining the burden of diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in young children and specialized populations and to find ways to reduce their burden (e.g., through vaccines, drugs, etc.). Since 2002, Dr. Halasa has been involved in vaccine trials enrolling children of all ages, including young infants and specialized populations such as children with cancer. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/halasa-lab/welcome-vispr . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Specimen management Specimen receipt, sorting, inspection, and verification. Reconciliation of specimen collection and receipt with information populated in the laboratory and Program clinical databases (and extramural databases where applicable). Specimen shipment, including retrieval and organization of specimens, generation of manifests, packaging, and coordination with destination labs. Curation of the specimen biorepository, including continuous management and concerted staging of freezer contents for planned specimen use. Specimen organization and sorting. Cryobank mapping and verification. Processing and testing of specimens from numerous and diverse studies Specimen types: respiratory, blood, stool, oral, and occasionally other sources. Monitor and maintain supply inventory. Ensure properly functioning equipment. Stringently follow and maintain lab compliance with institutional, local, and federal biological and chemical safety protocols, policies, and regulations. Test methodologies might include nucleic-acid amplification assays, specific antibody detection, and rapid diagnostic devices; however, testing responsibilities will be secondary to specimen processing and management. Lab data, records, and written procedures . Record data, perform data analysis, and create graphs/reports. Create and review standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintain current, accurate, and fully annotated information in specimen biorepository electronic inventory systems. Maintain electronic supply inventories. Communication, instruction, and collaboration Effectively communicate study results, progress, status, challenges, and action plans to supervisor, laboratory group during regular meetings, and VISPR Program collaborators. Onboarding and training of new members in lab-processing techniques and related functions. Work synergistically with other VISPR team members (laboratory, clinical, data, and administration) in a proactive, solution-oriented manner to accomplish goals and resolve problems. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 4 years Education : Bachelor's 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231210/pediatric-clinic-staff-pharmacist-prn https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231210/pediatric-clinic-staff-pharmacist-prn Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: MCC Rx Services Job Summary: Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient specific drug information to include patient specific dosing. Aides in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with health care professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in being further educated and providing education in all appropriate ways. . Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a PRN Staff Pharmacist to join our Clinic Pharmacy team! Position Highlights Clinic hours are 6:30am - 5:00pm weekdays and 7:00am - 3:30pm weekends, with variable 8-hour and 10-hour shifts as needed (PRN). Pharmacist responsibilities include day to day staffing duties which includes outpatient clinic infusions and inpatient TPN. This position requires sterile medication preparation and dispensing, providing drug information, working with clinic infusion nursing and the billing team to troubleshoot drug approvals and therapy plan updates. Key Responsibilities Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications. Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems. Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy. Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Advanced): Possesses specialized knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Demonstrates expertise and advanced knowledge of process improvement, and quality assurance techniques. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintains compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as VUMC policies and procedures. Able to explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Is capable of using the fundamental features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty. Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications. This includes being proficient in the general principles of aseptic technique utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination (where applicable). Medication Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in medication management in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully conducting Medication Management without requiring support and instruction from others. Has the ability to determine the clinical appropriateness of each medication taken by the patient, determine the appropriateness of the dose, dosage form, indication, contraindications, potential adverse effects and potential problems with concomitant medications. Able to monitor for therapeutic duplication or other unnecessary medications, interpret, monitor and assessing patient's laboratory results as they relate to medication therapy and provide drug information to other healthcare professionals, patients and their families. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Has provided constructive suggestions to improve a situation. Knows how to remove roadblocks to success and avoids judgments at all times. Makes a concerted effort to pass on experiences and job information that can be learned easily. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Pharmacist License - TennesseeTennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor's (Required) This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22239762/phlebotomist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22239762/phlebotomist Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: VCH Laboratory Clinical Job Summary: Light typing. 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. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collecting venous and capillary whole blood specimens Chain of Custody urine and venous blood specimens Accessioning, labeling, procuring specimens for testing and transport Registering patients and placing or deleting test orders in EMR/LIS, operation of LIS Assisting technologists and Administrative Laboratory Director with laboratory operation as requested and where appropriate as checked competent TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Specimen Collection (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with specimen collection. Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective. Demonstrates quality management practices on the job which result in superior products and services delivered. Phlebotomy (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with phlebotomy. Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers. Knows how to verify and clarify the needs and expectations of customers. Responds quickly and efficiently to customer service requests. Participates in and conducts meetings with customers. Keeps customers informed of status via standard reporting techniques. Meets the continuing service needs of a customer group, including requests for changes in work content. Responds to customers with an appropriate level of urgency, energy, persistence and tenacity. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22239737/phlebotomist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22239737/phlebotomist Nashville, Tennessee, 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. 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. Organization: VCH Laboratory Clinical Job Summary: Light typing. 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. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Collecting venous and capillary whole blood specimens Chain of Custody urine and venous blood specimens Accessioning, labeling, procuring specimens for testing and transport Registering patients and placing or deleting test orders in EMR/LIS, operation of LIS Assisting technologists and Administrative Laboratory Director with laboratory operation as requested and where appropriate as checked competent TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Specimen Collection (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with specimen collection. Quality Assurance (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective. Demonstrates quality management practices on the job which result in superior products and services delivered. Phlebotomy (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with phlebotomy. Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers. Knows how to verify and clarify the needs and expectations of customers. Responds quickly and efficiently to customer service requests. Participates in and conducts meetings with customers. Keeps customers informed of status via standard reporting techniques. Meets the continuing service needs of a customer group, including requests for changes in work content. Responds to customers with an appropriate level of urgency, energy, persistence and tenacity. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400