Clinical Embryologist Charlotte FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Embryologist will perform all aspects of assisted reproductive procedures. This includes 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. The role also involves ordering, receiving, inspecting, and storing culture media, performing initial quality control testing, and quality control testing of media with mouse embryo assay and sperm survival test. Additionally, the embryologist will perform sperm preparation and freezing, identify and isolate human oocytes, prepare reagents for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), and maintain the proper operation of specialized equipment. The position requires presenting statistics for Advanced Reproductive Technology (ART) meetings, performing quality control procedures, preparing and forwarding the Embryology Laboratory Charges Report, maintaining inventories of cryopreserved embryos, and updating patient files. The embryologist will also counsel patients, obtain consent, answer questions regarding laboratory aspects of IVF care, and enter patient and cycle information into appropriate databases, including electronic transmission to SART and maintaining up-to-date electronic records in the infertility data system (IDS).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.
• Typically requires 2 years of 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.
• 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 quality control testing of media with mouse embryo assay and sperm survival test.
• Performs sperm preparation and freezing.
• Performs identification and isolation of human oocytes from follicular fluid at the time of aspiration.
• Prepares reagents for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), assuring proper pH of each reagent using pH meter.
• Maintains proper operation of permanent specialized equipment such as the incubator, pH meter, osmometer, microscopes, centrifuge, hoods, ICSI equipment, freezing equipment and monitoring systems.
• Presents statistics on a monthly basis for Advanced Reproductive Technology (ART) meetings.
• Performs all quality control procedures in the embryology laboratory and adheres to established Service Standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• 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: Mid Level