UHealth Center for Reproductive Medicine; Jr. Embryologist

University of Miami•Doral, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Embryology Technician performs technical duties in the Reproductive Medicine laboratory and works closely with the lab director to reinforce protocols and quality standards. The role collaborates with medical, nursing, counseling, and administrative staff to help individuals achieve their reproductive aspirations. It also includes preparing patient charts, verifying consents, scanning and printing laboratory-patient files, and entering information into electronic medical records and databases. Under the supervision of an Embryologist, the technician performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, monitors embryo development, prepares media, maintains quality-control procedures, and operates and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation. The technician updates patient records throughout the fertilization process and maintains confidentiality in accordance with federal and state guidelines. Department-specific work includes maintaining laboratory equipment and a clean work area; preparing media using sterile techniques; processing semen for IVF; assisting physicians during egg retrievals; identifying and assessing oocytes; following double-signature and identification procedures; documenting results in the IVF Lab Information System; checking fertilization and grading embryos from Day 2 through Day 7; performing routine andrology specimen testing; managing supplies; and participating in continuing education and in-service training. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a team environment.
Skill in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and highly complex laboratory procedures under the supervision of an Embryologist.
Modify clinical laboratory methods or techniques as needed.
Maintain laboratory quality-control and quality-assurance procedures.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation and perform equipment function checks.
Monitor embryo development through different stages.
Prepare media for each case using sterile techniques and document preparation.
Communicate with patients appropriately under guidance.
Process semen for IVF procedures according to laboratory protocols.
Assist physicians during egg retrievals by locating and assessing oocytes and trimming them without causing trauma.
Consistently use the IVF laboratory’s double-signature and check system to ensure correct identification of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
Document patient results in the IVF Lab Information System.
Perform daily fertilization checks and assess fertilization through pronuclei and polar body observation.
Grade Day 2 through Day 7 embryos according to IVF laboratory procedures.
Perform routine andrology specimen testing and accurately report results as an andrologist.
Prepare patient charts, verify consents, and scan and print laboratory-patient files.
Enter data into electronic medical records and databases as needed.
Update patient records throughout the fertilization process and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow bloodborne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
Order and manage inventory of routinely used supplies.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training as appropriate.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.