Travel Contract

Travel Cytotechnologist
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Medical Center

$2,356-2,726/week

Posted 17 hours ago Verified

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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

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