MA- Flow Cytometry/FACS Technician, Days(8-Hour Shifts),**ASCP(Cytometry)& SCYM/ICCE Required**- Pittsfield - Mobile Health Team Inc

Position: Flow Cytometry Technician

Start Date: 10/21/2024

Duration: 13 weeks

Location: Pittsfield, MA, 01201

Shift Type/Shift Times/Hours/Day: Days,8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 8

Shift Notes: 8 hr Shifts Monday-Friday 40hr guarantee

Weekend Requirements: None/Holiday coverage if required

On-Call Requirements: None

COVID-19/FLU Requirement: COVID VACCINATION (dose date on or after 10/3/23) NOW REQUIRED FOR THIS HEALTH SYSTEM.

Exemption forms are available in Trio/Downloadable Forms (Both forms REQUIRE Provider/Religious Leader Signatures), or please ask your delivery team for documents. IF APPROVED BY THE HEALTH SYSTEM TRAVELER WILL WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON SITE. To avoid delays in processing, please include the traveler's covid vaccination card/or intent to fill out the exemption form with profile submission.

Traveler Policy: WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY CANDIDATE THAT RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF THE FACILITY. TO AVOID DELAYS IN PROCESSING PLEASE PROVIDE PERM ADDRESS AT PROFILE UPLOAD.

**Requested time off during 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).

** ANOTHER NAME FOR THIS PROFESSION IS FLUORESCENCE-ACTIVATED CELL SORTING (FACS). A cytotechnologist without the ASCP (SCYM) will not be considered for this need.

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.

Additional Requirements (including but not limited to):

• Independent judgment and initiative are 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 the collection and labeling of specimens.
• Flexibility and adaptability in emergencies including working additional hours or shifts.
• Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and alertly for extended periods 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.

• 3 years of current experience in an approved laboratory
• ANOTHER NAME FOR THIS SKILL IS FLUORESCENCE-ACTIVATED CELL SORTING (FACS)
• A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science required
• Previous travel experience preferred
• 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 the ability and education to perform high-complexity laboratory testing
• Traveler candidate must have their vehicle. This is a firm requirement.

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year
• 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
• License/Certifications - MUST be uploaded with the profile

• ASCP
• BLS (AHA)

Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.

Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.