Andrologist

US Fertility•Jacksonville, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. IVF Florida, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care to join our growing practice. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward. We have an immediate opening for an Andrologist to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and weekends are required when patients are in cycle. How You'll Contribute: We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn't specifically our "job."

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required
Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience; reproductive/fertility experience preferred
Proficient in all andrology and endocrinology procedures, with the ability to work independently
Knowledge of processing, reporting, compliance, QC and calibrations for andrology and endocrinology
Strong laboratory, detail orientation, and compliance with documentation skills
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations; position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency required
Self-starter that adapts well to change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Demonstrated expertise in continuous quality improvement, customer service, and team building
Strong customer service and results orientation; highly responsive to requests
Excellent multi-tasking abilities
Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times

Responsibilities

Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, and reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Attention to detail is essential with these duties; labeling must be clear and legible
Perform chemiluminescent immunoassays on serum samples using automated equipment. This includes calibrating, cleaning, and maintaining the equipment as required by the manufacturer
Perform semen analyses including sperm count, sperm motility, sperm morphology and viability.
Perform routine sperm preps for inseminations and Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), maintaining aseptic technique throughout
Maintain appropriate laboratory supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level and anticipating needed supplies
Regularly replace and maintain all medical supplies
Maintain records that demonstrate PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed
Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; must correct the problems and/or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant or laboratory director
Study and review laboratory operating manuals and become familiar with quality assurance, quality control, safety procedures, and operating guidelines for performing laboratory services
Study and review OSHA requirements for safe laboratory operation; always wear appropriate lab personal protective equipment (PPE); maintain a protective, safe laboratory environment
Participate in laboratory operations as directed
Attend laboratory meetings as requested
Participate in laboratory proficiency testing programs
Attend skill enhancement programs as directed by supervisor
Work weekends as needed when patients are in stimulation cycles
Other duties as assigned/required