Position & Client Overview:

Our client, a large health system located in and around the Atlanta metroplex, seeks a flow cytometry medical technologist to test in their busy hospital laboratory. Day shift is available.

Salary range: $50,000-95,000

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:

Detect and measure physical and chemical characteristics of a population of cells or particles. Demonstrates knowledge in application of theory and clinical relevance of multi-color flow cytometry with experiences in data analysis. Requiring a thorough knowledge of hematopoietic disorders and understanding of immunophenotypic results in different neoplastic processes is desired.

Skill Requirements:

• Cell counting
• Cell sorting
• Determining cell characteristics and function
• Detecting microorganisms
• Biomarker detecting
• Protein engineering detecting
• Diagnosing health disorders such as blood cancers

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Performing routine and moderate to complex tests and analyses according to established procedures in designated technical department.
• Performing cell suspensions and cell counts on all specimens designated for immunophenotyping.
• Staining aliquots of cell suspensions with designated panels of fluorescent antibodies for immunophenotyping.
• Operating flow cytometer instruments and acquiring the data necessary for all immunophenotyping tests provided by the Flow Cytometry Laboratory.
• Staining DNA cell suspensions and acquiring data on the flow cytometer for DNA analysis.
• Running daily standard checks for instrument alignment and reagent QC on the flow cytometers.

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• MT/MLS(ASCP) or MLT(ASCP) certification or eligible

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