Position & Client Overview:

Our client, a large health system located in and around the Atlanta metroplex, seeks a cytotechnologist to test in their busy hospital laboratory. A day shift is available with no weekend coverage.

Salary range: $80,000-100,000

Working at this hospital is highly rewarding due to its comprehensive benefits and positive work environment. Employees appreciate the extensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision plans, a pension plan, and student loan repayment assistance. Employees frequently highlight the supportive culture, excellent work-life balance, and the sense of purpose they feel in their roles. Many employee reviews mention the strong teamwork and the satisfaction of contributing to high-quality patient care.

Living in the Atlanta area is excellent due to its vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor activities and its generally mild climate. Residents can enjoy a variety of cultural attractions such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art, and the historic Fox Theatre. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous parks and trails, including the scenic BeltLine and Piedmont Park, perfect for walking, biking, and picnicking. The weather in Atlanta typically features hot summers and mild winters, making it possible to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. This combination of cultural richness and natural beauty makes Atlanta a fantastic place to live.

Job Summary:

Analyze fluid and tissue specimens for microscopic cellular abnormalities. Work closely with pathologists and independently.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Handle pressure responsibility, often performing highly detailed microscopic work for long periods of time

 

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns
• Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions
• Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports
• Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies
• Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in cytotechnology
• CT(ASCP) certification
• One (1) year of cytology experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND