Andrologist- Reproductive Endo Infertility Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

10h•$27 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Andrologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Andrologist is primarily responsible for performing andrology tests and procedures, assuring quality assurance, coordinating patient appointments, documenting and interpreting as appropriate test results, reporting results in a timely fashion, ordering supplies and maintaining cryopreservation tank. This position may also be called upon to assist with other responsibilities, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
Previous experience in lab work

Nice To Haves

Certification as ART

Responsibilities

Perform andrology laboratory tests and procedures including semen analyses, strict morphology, antisperm antibody assay and semen cultures.
Perform semen, epididymal fluid and testicular tissue processing, including cryopreservation.
Perform quality assurance procedures.
Coordinates the scheduling of patient appointments for the above tests and procedures.
Answer patient queries for appointment in timely manner.
Document test results with interpretation as appropriate and deliver results to the ordering physician and laboratory director in a timely fashion.
Maintain accurate records with duplicate records in a safe, secure place.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
Assist with the intraoperative evaluation of reproductive tissue (i.e., epididymal fluid, testicular tissue), subsequent processing and cryopreservation of this tissue in a timely fashion.
Order supplies and equipment necessary for performing duties.
Ensure that liquid nitrogen tanks supplying the cryopreservation tanks are adequately filled and in good working order.
Maintain cryopreservation tanks, ensure that they remain appropriately filled and in good working order.
Trouble-shoot any potential problems affecting these units.
Address alarm status/problem conditions in a timely fashion and take prompt measures to address mechanical, security or other issues potentially impacting the specimens.
Maintain neat and orderly records regarding storage of above specimens.
Notify the laboratory director of patient or physician inquiries for laboratory services in a timely fashion.
Provide service to oncology patients in acute need of cryopreservation services as a high priority due to acute need for these procedures.
Assist departmental staff in the development and execution of research projects (clinical and basic science) that pertain to this field.