CRM Embryology Technologist

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EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists the laboratory director to maintain the hormone, embryology and andrology laboratories in accordance with all CAP, CLIA and SART guidelines.

2. Performs or oversees all hormone laboratory and embryology laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures.

3. Orders and maintains inventory and equipment in the hormone and embryology laboratories.

4. Performs patient hormone testing and must be proficient in all aspects of specimen serum testing using automated equipment.

5. Performs embryology procedures and must be proficient at all aspects of embryology including: in vitro culture of gametes and embryos, isolation of oocytes from follicular fluid, classification of oocytes, zygotes and embryos, micromanipulation of gametes and embryos, cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos, and embryo transfer.

6. Assists in theandrologylaboratory as needed. This includes being proficient in all areas of andrology including semen analyses, sperm cryopreservation and semen preparation for IUI or ART procedures.

7. Works regular weekend and holiday rotation in addition to covering emergency services (i.e. alarm call for equipment failure) when needed.

8. Reports patient data once testing is completed using an electronic medical system.

9. Maintains laboratory database, patient accession logs, reagent logs,laboratorySDS, and patient records.

10. 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.

11. 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) .

12. Participates in performance and quality improvement (i.e. follows established protocol, identifies deviations or deficiencies in standards/systems/processes and communicates problems to the laboratory director or clinic manager)

13. Works with laboratory director to implement new testing procedures or update existing procedures when relevant.

14. Supervises any students and ancillary personnel in the hormone laboratory.

15. Train new personnel in hormone testing procedures.

16. Converses with physicians about results of hormone testing and answers questions related to laboratory techniques as applicable.

17. Demonstrates knowledge of procedure to report and/or document unsafe/hazardous conditions, incidents and defective equipment in compliance with hospital policy.

18. Communicates problems hindering workflow to the laboratory director in a timely manner

19. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.Receives and relays pertinent information reliably to other members of the healthcare team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift .Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.Must be able to exert in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally to move patients or objects.

2. Visual acuity must be exceptional as frequent microscope use is required.

3. Must have exceptional manual dexterity to operate microscopes, pipettes, keyboards and other laboratory equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Clinic/Laboratory Environment.

2.Patient Care Environment.

3.Embryology procedures are performed in a room treated as a clean room.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent laboratory technique and technical proficiency.

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially as it relates to customer service and personnel interaction.

3. Exceptional organizational and planning skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.