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Berkshire Medical Center

Travel Cytotechnologist - $2,423 per week

Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, us, 01201


Certification Details

A cytotechnologist without the ASCP (SCYM) will not be considered for this need.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.Job Details

COVID VACCINATION (dose date on or after 10/3/23) NOW REQUIRED FOR THIS HEALTH SYSTEM.BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY.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.Job Requirements

A cytotechnologist without the ASCP (SCYM) will not be considered for this need.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 the scope of position and dependent upon current technology.Schedule Information

Traveler must be willing to work ONE of the following: Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and weekend after New Year's Eve/New Year's Day and weekend after.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).Additional Details

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER TO THIS ASSIGNMENT WHO WOULD LIKE TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANOTHER PERM PLACEMENT OR TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT.PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A TRAVELER TO ANY NEED ON MY DESK WHO IS GOING TO REQUEST SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATIONS (Block scheduling, 10/12hr shifts, etc).