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EMBRYOLOGIST
Job Title: EMBRYOLOGIST
Job Code: 4633
FLSA: N
Job Level: G2
Revised Date: 02/01/2023
Supervisory Responsibility: NO
General Description of the Job Class
Coordinate and participate in a variety of complex duties involved in Assisted Reproduction to include, but not limited to performing semen testing, semen processing for insemination, oocyte retrievals, oocyte insemination, embryo culture, embryo intra-uterine transfer, cryopreservation/warming of gametes/embryos and micromanipulation including ICSI and biopsy. Perform fertilization assessment, embryo quality and development assessment and maintain cultures under controlled conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Coordinate and participate in a variety of complex duties involved in Assisted Reproduction to include, but not limited to performing semen testing, semen processing for insemination, oocyte retrievals, oocyte insemination, embryo culture, embryo intra-uterine transfer, cryopreservation/warming of gametes/embryos and micromanipulation including ICSI and biopsy. Perform fertilization assessment, embryo quality and development assessment and maintain cultures under controlled conditions.
Maintain appropriate storage and billing protocols for frozen specimens
Manage incoming and outgoing shipments of gametes/embryos
Monitor quality control testing to ensure reliability of testing procedures; monitor functioning and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; prepare applicable records summarizing results and efforts to the laboratory director.
Adhere to strict proficiency testing standards.
Must meet and maintain success above competency thresholds set by laboratory director
Strict adherence to protocols to ensure gamete/embryo traceability
Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Serve as a liaison between the laboratory and physicians and related clinic personnel.
Deliver clinical updates and education to patients as necessary
Maintain inventory of materials, supplies and equipment; reorder as required. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Ensure accuracy of patient embryology and andrology records via BabySentry (Fertility Specific EMR), RI Witness (Fertility Specific Electronic Witnessing) and EPIC.
Must ensure laboratory remains compliant to standards set by regulatory agencies (SART/CDC, CAP, CLIA, FDA, JCAHO)
Participate in Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance initiatives as set forth by the Quality Management plan.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Work requires a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry or other related scientific field.
Experience
Requires 2 years of clinical/research experience in a reproductive lab and/or andrology lab.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
N/A
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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