Senior Embryologist - Hanestown OB/GYN Reproduction and Infertility

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Winston Salem, NC

6h • $48 - $71

About The Position

Performs unsupervised laboratory procedures associated with human in-vitro fertilization (IVF), andrology procedures that relate to IVF, and all pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PDG) procedures.

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.
• Exposure to biological and chemical hazards and body fluids requires observation of universal precautions; protective clothing and following Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) suggested safety measures.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
• Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• Exposure to some odors.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
• May require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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: Mid Level