Position & Client Overview:

Our client, a large health system located in and around the Atlanta metroplex, seeks medical technologists and medical lab technicians to test in their busy clinical hospital laboratory in the Atlanta area. This is an evening shift position with rotating weekends.

Salary range: $50,000-85,000

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:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• New grads are encouraged to apply

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