Travel Cytogenetics Technologist
New York, New York
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cyto Tech (Laboratory)

Location

• New York, NY

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Assignment Details

• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Hours per week: 40
• Contract length: 26 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Cytotechnologist license in New York
• Minimum of 1 year of Cytotechnologist experience within the last year
• Experience as a Cytogenetics Technologist
• High School diploma or GED

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA Primary Source Verification required

Background and Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years, including all aliases; must be completed within 60 days prior to assignment start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Social Security Verification, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List Search—all required within 60 days prior to start
• Education Verification with Primary Source Verification for all formal education listed
• Employment Application and 20-year Work History Verification required, with all gaps accounted for and matching dates
• Two professional references required within 2 years of start date

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including vital signs, review of systems, medical history, and clearance to work without restrictions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year prior to start; must be completed before start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per specified options within required timeframes
• Annual TB Questionnaire completion required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, antigen, or vaccine series with declination if applicable)
  • Hepatitis C testing within 6 months of start
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 3 – May 31), with exemptions requiring approval
• Negative 9-panel drug screen with chain of custody within 60 days prior to start (excluding marijuana)
• Vision screening (Snellen) within 12 months of start; corrective lenses noted if needed
• Color blind testing required only if failed online exam twice

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency Exam as applicable
• Color Blind Testing (online or in-person if needed)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Signed confidentiality agreement and staff attestation prior to start
• Completion of orientation and department-specific checklists onsite
• Completion of required training modules including annual hospital training and safety modules
• Acknowledgment of Joint Commission Training Safety Manual (updated annually)
• Completion of prestart and EPIC learning modules as assigned

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific exclusion lists and registry forms as applicable
• All licenses and certifications must be current, active, and free of any pending adverse actions
• Background checks and health documents must be uploaded and verified prior to assignment start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Cyto Tech travel contract position in New York.