Travel Cytotechnologist - $2,520 per week

Company: Berkshire Medical Center
Location: Pittsfield
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• ASPC (Cytometry, SCYM required) or ICCE required - Equivalent certs are not accepted
• An ASCP/Cytotechnologist will not be accepted without the SCYM or ICCE Test
• Must have ability and education to perform high-complexity laboratory testing
• License/Certifications - MUST be uploaded with profile
  • Job Details
  • COVID VACCINATION (dose date on or after 10/3/23) NOW REQUIRED FOR THIS HEALTH SYSTEM.
  • The Flow Cytometry Technologist is responsible for performing analytical cytometry examinations, quality control, instrument maintenance, testing validations, and other functions, while implementing the hospital and laboratory missions, goals, and objectives.
  • A cytotechnologist without the ASCP (SCYM) will not be considered for this need.
    • Job Requirements
    • Independent judgment and initiative required to schedule, organize, and plan work.
    • Teach medical technology students how to process specimens and answer computer related questions.
    • Responsible for care and accuracy in collection and labeling specimens.
    • Flexibility and adaptability in emergency situations including working additional hours or shifts.
    • Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods of time and under stress, to ensure against errors.
    • Above average manual dexterity.
    • Effective communication skills, use of computer systems, listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
    • Knowledge of HIS and LIS.
    • Assorted laboratory analyzers and equipment appropriate to scope of position and dependent upon current technology.
      • Schedule Information
      • Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload.
      • RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!!
      • NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
      • Non-Billable Orientation: 8hrs OT, Holiday multipliers: 1.25% Call and Call-back: Not applicable to this need
        • Unit Specific Information
        • ANOTHER NAME FOR THIS PROFESSION IS FLUORESCENCE-ACTIVATED CELL SORTING (FACS).
          • Additional Details
          • 3 years current experience in approved laboratory
          • Bachelor degree in Medical Technology or related science required
          • Previous travel experience preferred
          • Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle. This is a firm requirement.

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