Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) jobs in Nashville, TN

Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) manages daily planning, operations, and staff of a medical library to meet the information needs of users. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Responds to more complex requests from faculty, medical staff, and students. Additionally, Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) possess broad and current knowledge of medical developments and scientific literature. Requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a director. The Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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TECHNOLOGIST (MLS/MLT)
  • Williamson Medical Center
  • FRANKLIN, TN OTHER
  • Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center.  Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties. 

    Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

    Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. 
    o    Medical, Dental, Vision
    o    PTO
    o    Retirement Matching
    o    Tuition reimbursement
    o    Discount programs
    o    FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
    o    Identity Theft Protection
    o    Legal Aid

    Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.


    POSITION SUMMARY

    A Medical Technologist is responsible for conducting laboratory tests which provide information to physicians for the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of diseases in patients. 

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.  Exhibits and adheres to WMC’s Standards of Performance in all areas of job duties and responsibilities.
    • Participates in hospital initiatives and in departmental goals set by the Laboratory Director and staff. 
    • Interacts professionally with laboratory management, laboratory personnel, physicians, hospital personnel, patients and customers to provide optimal patient care.
    • Works well with other laboratory employees to maintain an environment of teamwork.
    • Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres OSHA and TOSHA safety regulations 
    • Positively identifies patients, labels specimens and enters results using two unique identifiers. Maintains working knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures. 
    • Maintains current knowledge and adheres to hospital policies and state, federal and other regulatory requirements
    • Responds appropriately to tests with a priority of STAT, call results or timed specimens
    • Responsible for training new employees and students as assigned.
    • Performs high-complexity testing
    • Notifies nursing and/or physician of critical lab values with complete documentation on report
    • Responsible for instrument calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting problems. 
    • Performs quality control as outlined by departmental procedures.
    • Reviews pending and outstanding reports and resolves outstanding specimens
    • Other duties as needed/assigned.
     

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    Formal Education / Training:
    • BS degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
    • Valid State of Tennessee Medical Technologist license

    Workplace Experience:
    • Laboratory experience preferred
    • Meditech experience preferred

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of medical laboratory science
    • Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
    • Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail and maintain a positive attitude
    • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial and legal information
    • Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
    • Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
    • Strong computer skills


    Physical Environment:
    • Exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious and contagious diseases, chemicals.
    • Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
    • Ability to perform multi-functional tasks.
    • Ability to read computer screen, distinguish color, hear phone and conduct interpersonal communications
    • Ability to learn, reason and perform mathematical calculations related to job.
    • Ability to use critical thinking skills.
    • Requires light to moderate work with 40 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
    • Manual dexterity and mobility in both hands; exposed to repetitive motion.
    • Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
    • Requires prolonged standing and walking
    • Flexibility to shift schedule, work extra hours or overtime as needed by staffing deficits or high patient volumes

    PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

    Works well with Management:
    • Communicates potential issues in a timely manner
    • Follows through on work assignments
    • Communicates opportunities for improvement in a positive way
    • Accepts reassignments as needed
    Participates in departmental meetings and process improvement teams (laboratory or hospital, if applicable). 
    • In-services reviewed and signed before due date
    Motivated – takes initiative for work that needs to be done
    • Helps section head with instrument correlations/quality control range establishment
    • Performs maintenance without being asked or as assigned
    • Follows through with incomplete report and documents on lead tech board without reminder
    • Seeks out new tasks when work in area is done/caught up
    • Floats to needed areas
    Positively identifies patients and specimens
    Corrected reports that could affect outcome of patient kept to a minimum
    Technical errors kept to a minimum (procedure not followed correctly – may affect patient care)
    Follows laboratory policies and procedures regarding:
    • Testing
    • Quality Control
    • Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
    Turn Around Time within acceptable time criteria for ER patients.  Average time from Collected to Resulted:
    • <20 minutes           
    • 20 – 30 minutes     
    • >30 minutes           
    Follows Hospital and Laboratory Policies on the use of Electronic Devices:
    • Cell phones kept on vibrate
    • Phones/Electronic/Headphones devices used during break/meal times only
    • Does not use personal phones in patient care areas
    • Uses the hospital internet for work purposes only
    Adheres to WH Lab Attendance policy
    • Tardies/Absences kept to a minimum
    • Rarely misses time punches in API
    • Submits requests for PTO within policy guidelines
    • Does not take extended lunches
    • Takes appropriate breaks as dictated  by workload
    Turns out accurate laboratory results
    • Checks specimen integrity
    • Uses critical thinking skills when reporting results
    • Troubleshoots problems related to laboratory values
    Provides effective communication
    • Communicates problems/issues/concerns to lead tech
    • Communicates problems/issues/concerns at shift change to co-worker
    • Communicates testing delays to appropriate personnel
    • Reads e-mail and communication logs during each work day.

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Site Supervisor
  • MLS Construction
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • About us Welcome to MLS Construction. We are a custom builder located in Middle Tennessee. Our team is composed of the best builders in Nashville. We specialize in custom homes, luxury remodels, addit...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Librarian
  • TNBR Careers
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Title: Librarian POSITION SUMMARYThis position coordinates library and digital literacy for the library thorough in-person and online sessions as well as developing tutorials as necessary. This involv...
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Chief Medical Officer
  • Mental Health Coopertive
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. Mental Hea...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Chief Medical Officer for FQHC
  • Mercy Community Healthcare
  • Franklin, TN FULL_TIME
  • Mercy Community Health is excited to announce that we are hiring a Chief Medical Officer. The CMO will report to and work closely with the CEO and all members of the Executive Team. He/She will also p...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Chief Medical Officer for FQHC
  • Mercy Health Services Inc (Mercy Community Healthcare)
  • Franklin, TN FULL_TIME
  • Mercy Community Health is excited to announce that we are hiring a Chief Medical Officer. The CMO will report to and work closely with the CEO and all members of the Executive Team. He/She will also p...
  • 8 Days Ago

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  • Nashville, TN
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  • Gresham Smith
  • Nashville, TN
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  • Gresham Smith
  • Nashville, TN
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  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Amsurg Corp.
  • Nashville, TN
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  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Practical Nurse
  • HCA
  • Nashville, TN
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  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Always Best Care
  • Nashville, TN
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  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Nashville, TN
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  • AHC Cumberland LLC
  • Nashville, TN
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