Clinical Embryologist Senior Charlotte FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all aspects of assisted reproductive procedures including: sperm wash, media preparation, egg insemination/fertilization, egg clean-up/score of fertilization, embryo culture, grading, assisted hatching, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), sperm identification from epididymal aspirated or testicular biopsy, embryo transfer, embryo freeze, embryo thaw, and embryo biopsy. Performs egg freeze and egg thaw that results in a high survival rate. Orders, receives, inspects and stores culture media. Performs all initial quality control testing following outlined procedures before release of media, for use in embryology procedures. Performs identification and isolation of human oocytes from follicular fluid at the time of aspiration. Maintains proper operation of permanent specialized equipment such as the incubator, pH meter, osmometer, microscopes, centrifuge, hoods, ICSI equipment, freezing equipment and monitoring systems. Prepares and forwards the Embryology Laboratory Charges Report to the billing specialists at the end of each IVF procedure. Maintains all inventories of cryopreserved embryos by maintaining Cryopreserved Embryo Logs, AMG Cryopreserved Embryo Inventory Cards and Cryopreserved Embryo Billing Inventory Reports. Maintains and updates all patient files and paperwork concerning IVF procedures. Counsels patients, obtain patient consent to different procedures and answer their questions regarding the laboratory aspects of IVF care. Enters patient and cycle information into appropriate database and electronically transmits data to Society for Advanced Reproductive Technology (SART) in a timely manner. Enters data into the infertility data system (IDS) and maintains up to date electronic records of all aspects of the IDS. Assists in preparing for the College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspections. Acts as a lab and department resource and role model to employees, which includes training/orienting and providing day-to-day work direction. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts, and provides guidance on more complex issues. Maintains current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and regulatory, compliance and scope of practice guidelines; assists in ensuring staff compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related field
• Typically requires 5 years of clinical experience in in-vitro fertilization and sterile technique.
• Must possess the ability for accuracy and attention to detail when working.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to interact with patients, physicians, nurses and other employees.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of assisted reproductive procedures including: sperm wash, media preparation, egg insemination/fertilization, egg clean-up/score of fertilization, embryo culture, grading, assisted hatching, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), sperm identification from epididymal aspirated or testicular biopsy, embryo transfer, embryo freeze, embryo thaw, and embryo biopsy.
• Performs egg freeze and egg thaw that results in a high survival rate.
• Orders, receives, inspects and stores culture media.
• Performs all initial quality control testing following outlined procedures before release of media, for use in embryology procedures.
• Performs identification and isolation of human oocytes from follicular fluid at the time of aspiration.
• Maintains proper operation of permanent specialized equipment such as the incubator, pH meter, osmometer, microscopes, centrifuge, hoods, ICSI equipment, freezing equipment and monitoring systems.
• Prepares and forwards the Embryology Laboratory Charges Report to the billing specialists at the end of each IVF procedure.
• Maintains all inventories of cryopreserved embryos by maintaining Cryopreserved Embryo Logs, AMG Cryopreserved Embryo Inventory Cards and Cryopreserved Embryo Billing Inventory Reports.
• Maintains and updates all patient files and paperwork concerning IVF procedures.
• Counsels patients, obtain patient consent to different procedures and answer their questions regarding the laboratory aspects of IVF care.
• Enters patient and cycle information into appropriate database and electronically transmits data to Society for Advanced Reproductive Technology (SART) in a timely manner.
• Enters data into the infertility data system (IDS) and maintains up to date electronic records of all aspects of the IDS.
• Assists in preparing for the College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspections.
• Acts as a lab and department resource and role model to employees, which includes training/orienting and providing day-to-day work direction.
• Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, monitors productivity, maintains appropriate staffing levels, directs efforts, and provides guidance on more complex issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and regulatory, compliance and scope of practice guidelines; assists in ensuring staff compliance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior