CRM Andrology Technologist

West Virginia University•Winter Park, FL

About The Position

This position maintains the andrology laboratory according to CAP and CLIA standards. The primary duty is to interact with patients and perform laboratory testing of semen. Excellent laboratory skills are required, especially in the areas of semen analysis, preparation of sperm for IUI, TDI or ART procedures and sperm freezing. This position is part of a small team that functions to provide services in embryology, andrology and hormone analyses, all of which the andrology technologist should be able to perform. The incumbent must be well-organized as they maintain the laboratory database, appropriate logs and patient records and are responsible for the day-to-day functions of the andrology laboratory. The incumbent must possess excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with CLIA grandfathered exception.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Medical Laboratory Scientist or tr ainee license
Excellent laboratory technique and technical proficiency, especially in andrology
Familiarity with laboratory procedures and universal precautions
Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and maintenance
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Excellent customer service
Working knowledge of computers
Supervisory skills
Must have reading and comprehension ability
Excellent communication skills to read and write in English with reading and comprehension ability to follow established protocol and interact with patients

Nice To Haves

Current Medical Laboratory Scientist license
Prior experience with andrology procedures. This includes semen analysis, anti-sperm antibody testing and handling of cryopreserved specimens.
Prior laboratory experience with use of general laboratory equipment, especially automated equipment and microscopes.
Exceptional communication skills and reliability

Responsibilities

Assists the Chief Andrology technologist in maintaining the andrology laboratory in accordance with all CAP and CLIA guidelines
Performs all andrology laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures
Orders and maintains inventory and equipment in the andrology laboratory
Performs patient testing and must be proficient in all aspects of semen analysis, preparation of sperm for IUI, TDI and ART procedures, and sperm freezing. Additional related laboratory testing of sperm may also be required: such as sperm viability testing, fructose testing, anti-sperm antibody testing.
Reports patient data once testing is completed using an electronic medical system
Works in conjunction with physicians, the clinic manager and other clinic personnel to organize patient procedures and patient flow through the laboratory
Maintains laboratory database, patient accession logs, reagent logs, laboratory, and patient records
Converses with physicians about results of semen analyses and answers questions related to laboratory techniques as applicable
Supervises any students in the andrology laboratory
Assists in the embryology and reproductive endocrine laboratories as needed. This includes running hormone assays on automated machinery.
Responsible for the maintenance of all dewars containing cryopreserved semen specimens and related patient records
Works regular weekend and holiday rotation in addition to covering emergency services (i.e. alarm call for equipment failure) when needed.
Demonstrates flexibility to meet the needs of the clinic in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-backs (i.e. weather, disaster or alarm system)
Maintains confidentiality according to policy when interacting with patients, physicians, families, co-workers and the public regarding demographic and clinical information. Complies with Notices of Privacy Practices, and the Patient's Rights and Responsibilities
Complies with annual competency requirements related to emergency preparedness, hazards, blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, infection control, electrical/fire safety, material safety data sheets and any other topic deemed appropriate to assigned work areas
Interacts with patients to explain testing procedures and instructions for appropriate specimen collection