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Solid organization
Associate Director, Marketing and Communications (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – November 6, 2012
Pros: nice work life balance and benefits
Cons: beuracratic
Vanderbilt is a large organization. Depending on which part of the organization you work for, you can have a lot of opportunity to make an impact and be highly satisfied. Decision-making is done primarily as consensus.
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A pretty profound place to work
Certified Medical Assistant/ CPR Approved (Current Employee), Nashville, Tn – November 5, 2012
A typical day would be most of the time pretty stressful. Working short staffed all the time with the providers seeing over 50 plus pt.'s per day.
There was always a big turn over when it cam eto keeping management in Urology. So there were always big changes.
The most enjoyable part of my job is being able to make a pt. laugh or smile when their coming – more... to one of the hardest appt.'s of their life. – less
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Challenging and
Director Supply Chain Systems and Sourcing (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – October 24, 2012
My tenure here has afford me the opportunity to be involved with the all aspects of Healthcare Supply Chain Operations (Distribution, Systems, Purchasing, Contracting, Patient Charging, Implant Tracking).

I my current role as the Director of Supply Chain Systems and Sourcing has direct repsonsiblity for all Supply Chain Systems (MMIS, POU, EDI, Analytic – more... Web based Reporting Tools) and Purchasing and Invoice Exceptions.

The most enjoyable part of my job is working with cross functional teams to solve problems and find ways to improve operational effecencies. – less
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Survey researcher
Survey Researcher I (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – October 19, 2012
We called cancer survivors or those dealing with the disease and asked them questions about their treatments, doctors, etc., as part of a Vandebilt study to improve cancer care.
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Great place to work
Clinical Coordinator LungTransplant (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – October 16, 2012
Pros: wonderful patients.
Cons: llong hours
I loved my time at Vanderbilt. It was challenging but very rewarding.
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Professional yet enjoyable work atmosphere.
Administrative Assistant II (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – September 25, 2012
Pros: flexibility, good management, generous work space, etc.
Cons: parking
During my time working at Vanderbilt University I have had the fortunate opportunity to experience a number of different administrative positions through their temporary services. Based on my experience, the co-workers in each department have been hard-working, helpful, intelligent and pleasant to work with. My communication, filing, scheduling and – more... organizational skills have grown stronger since working within the Vanderbilt community. I hope to take what I have learned from the teams in Human Resources, Athletics, and Student Health and Wellness and contribute this knowledge to a new team in the future. – less
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Excellent and multidisciplinary place to work
Research Fellow (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – September 15, 2012
Many great professors and a creative postdoctoral fellow and graduate student body leads to an excellent place to collaborate for cancer research. There are additionally many great career development resources, including many speakers and symposia on alternative scientific careers.
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A good prestigious University
Receptionist-Financial Aid Office (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – September 14, 2012
Enjoyed the time I was employed there as a Receptionist. A typical day involved answering phones and doing minor work responsibilities.
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Vanderbilt University- Financial Counselor
Financial Counselor (Former Employee), Tramau Unit – September 13, 2012
Pros: na on previous statement
Cons: on previous statement
n/a .. previous stated in previous comments.
Staff or co-worker okay
Bad training and not set up for advancement or success.
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Loved working here
Patient care Tech (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – September 13, 2012
All of my skills and training was done at this hospital. I went through 4 weeks of orientation and it was worth it
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Productive and very nice work enviroment
Research Assistant (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – September 11, 2012
Very nice place to do research and teaching.
Normally no strict requirement for working hours.
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Seems typical
Histotechnologist,Clinical (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – September 7, 2012
Pros: regular schedule, steady work
Cons: difficult hours, market of people is tough, pay only so-so
This is a good lab overall. It is typical of a very large organization, and also a teaching hospital with all the usual politics and beauracracy. There seems to be no chance for any kind of advancement. It is getting up to speed now somewhat, but they seem to be kind of slow to change and innovate. But again that seems typical of this type of organization. – more... The compensation is below average. The workload is not too heavy, and overall it is a workable enough job. I like my current supervisor, but have no contact with any other leadership. You certainly feel like a number most of the time, so if this bothers you, you might be dissappointed. If you were in a higher level position this may be different? – less
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pt's are highest priority
Licensed Practical Nurse (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – September 4, 2012
Liked working there, management does not want to transfer you to differnt oportunities. Overall great experience.
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Great environment with wonderful leadership
Accountant-Peabody Dean's Office (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – August 25, 2012
Great place to work!
Great People!
Enjoyed working in the Dean's office!
Lots of opportunity for advancement!
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Family oranted work place with convenient lunch area
Patient Care Technician (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – August 21, 2012
Pros: personal plants
Cons: short lunch breaks
Assist with patient care and cordinate patient flow in the physician's office, Deliver specimens to lab in a timely manner according to lab standards,Measure and record vital signs,height,weight,and other various physical measurements, medications, and allergies as directed by MD/RN

I truly enjoyed to ability to care for patients that were not able – more... to do for themself. – less
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– September 5, 2012

Hello. I am trying to get a job as a Care Partner at Vanderbilt medical center. I have filled out multiple applications online with no reply. Do you know of anyone I could talk to or have any tips on how I can get a care partner position? Thanks

HireFairly – October 1, 2012

I too have tried to get a job with VB for over 3 years in multiple capacities (administrative and patient care) by applying online for over 200 jobs... No response! I'm told most of their hiring is done by who you know, not by who has the best skills. The West End hiring office was rude and didn't care if they helped someone as long as they had a job. I talked to several employees over the last couple years who had no previous experience or college (I do) that said they got hired because they were related to so & so. This is so unfair!

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didn't like to be around the sick people
enviormental services (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – August 20, 2012
Pros: the pay
Cons: everything
didn't like it at all didn't like the sickness or the death that was around me
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Nice Facillity
Environmental Service Technician (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – August 19, 2012
Pros: renovation of facility, new computers, on going training, pays % of college tuition.
Cons: short breaks, poor management(out-sourced).
Nice facillity and co-workers,not much room for growth.Great co-workers,they are very dedicated to keeping the hospital clean and making the job fun.The hardest part of my job is the repetition of cleaning the same area or room over and over again, because of the type of patients that we have here.
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fun place to work do to working with our kids
Custodian (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – August 14, 2012
Pros: carry my lunch daily, but on avents thats is a good day at vandy.
Cons: two 15 min breaks an 30 min lunch an full health care, eyes, dental
It,s very productive,l learn nothing. i teach them, i been doing this kind of work for 15+ years. my last job as custodian supervisor was outsoruce.management not giving equal oppatunity for like overtime etc,so i thank they favor there people. co-work not team player i was born a team player.The hardest part of my job they dont pay me what I,m worth. – more... and i will take with some over time but like i said they giving that to whom they wont to.my enjoyment is our kids i love keeping there enverment clean,so they can get a good edu; – less
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Opportunity to work with distinguished faculty from across disciplines
Graduate Research Assistant (Current Employee), Nashville, TN – August 9, 2012
Pros: example: free lunches, etc.
Cons: example: short breaks, healthcare, etc.
The classes have a small size which helps in better professor-student interactions. The professors are really very helpful and extremely knowledgeable.
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Great place to work
Medical Billing (Former Employee), Nashville, TN – August 8, 2012
Loved working here. Employees work together very well to accomplish excellent patient care. The patients always come first.
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About Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university – Read more