CRM Embryologist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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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 embryology laboratory in accordance with all CAP, CLIA and SART guidelines

2. Oversees all quality control in the embryology laboratory. Provides quality-related documentation for the embryology laboratory to the laboratory director for review at established intervals.

3. Performs vitrification and warming of gametes and embryos proficiently, maintaining acceptable pregnancy rates.

4. Manages shipments of incoming and outgoing embryos and oocytes. This includes planning for shipments, completing documentation and receiving shipments with placement into cryo inventory.

5. Performs insemination of oocytes using both conventional and micromanipulation (ICSI) techniques with an acceptable fertilization rate.

6. Performs culture of gametes and embryos using standardized techniques according to laboratory protocol.

7. Evaluates the morphology of oocytes, zygotes and embryos using an established morphology system.

8. Performs impeccable documentation of all required documentation. This includes data entered using an electronic medical record system, data entry to internal databases used for quality control and data entry to the SART database.

9. Performs embryo biopsies (or is working toward credentialing to perform) for PGT testing at an acceptable rate.

10. Performs embryo transfers and maintains an acceptable pregnancy rate.

11. Performs oocyte retrievals and oocyte denudation.

12. Assists in the chemistry and andrology laboratories as needed. For chemistry, this includes being proficient in all areas of hormone testing using automated equipment. For andrology, this includes being proficient in all areas of andrology including semen analyses, sperm cryopreservation/warming and semen preparation for IUI or ART procedures.

13. Maintains inventory of the cryopreserved oocytes and embryos in the laboratory.

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

15. 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).

16. 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. Train new personnel in hormone testing procedures.

17. 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.

18. 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).

19. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing and places a high emphasis on customer service. Receives and relays pertinent information to other members of the healthcare team.

20. Utilizes universal precautions and standards of inflectional control when handling all clinical specimens.

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 needed throughout the workday. Must be able to tolerate sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to exert more than 50 pounds of force occasionally to move patients or objects.

2. Individual must be a non-smoker due to strict air quality requirements necessary for gamete and embryo culture.

3. Visual acuity must be exceptional. Manual dexterity is required 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

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent laboratory technique and technical proficiency, especially in embryology.

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.