LABORATORY SUPERVISOR EMBRYOLOGY

Position Summary

Andrology and Endocrine lab responsibilities include processing and testing of andrology specimens, daily instrumentation, QC & QA, processing of all serum specimens & testing using an automated analyzer, data analysis & interpretation, and instrumentation maintenance. Reports to the Lab Manager, Lab Director, Division Director, and OB/GYN Leadership. The Associate would participate in lab coverage on a weekend and holiday rotation.

Perform andrology procedures such as sperm cryopreservation and thawing, sperm vitality testing, retrograde sperm preparation

Perform daily assays for serum hormone determinations

Perform daily semen testing & processing for therapeutic intrauterine insemination

Perform daily diagnostic semen testing

Complete patient reports & enter data into electronic medical record and clinical filing system

Maintain log of patient results to ensure correct patient accessioning

Maintain lab patient & billing databases and sperm tank inventory

Document all corrective actions when test systems deviate from the lab's established performance specifications & notify the Lab Director

Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient's specimens for both the andrology & endocrine labs

Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotating schedule.

Remote alarm response participation required on a rotating schedule for 24-hour laboratory coverage.

Embryology lab responsibilities include quality assurance and quality control requirements. The Associate is responsible to ensure the environments are optimal for the safe handling, viability, testing, and growth monitoring of all reproductive specimens including oocytes, zygotes, and embryos. The Associate can be trained to acquire all lab skills according to the Tier 1-Tier 3 schedule.

Tier 1 Skill Acquisition:

Patient cycle paperwork

All embryology administrative paperwork

Maintenance of databases as requested

Daily quality control

Open and close lab

Media and dish preparation

Egg retrieval

Sperm preparation

Tier 2 Skill Acquisition:

Egg denuding

Fertilization check

Embryo scoring

Assisted hatching

Micro drop insemination

Tier 3 Skill Acquisition:

Embryo cooling/freezing

Embryo warming/thawing

Egg cooling/freezing

Egg warming/thawing

Embryo transfer

Education/ Skills Required

Bachelor's DegreeREQUIREDin Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical or Biological Science

NYS Department of Education Clinical Licensed Technologist (CLT) certification required within 3 years of being employed

General knowledge of operation of web-based QC platforms, electronic medical records, and document control platforms

Rigorous QA and QC regarding handling of specimens and extreme care and caution in labeling and handling specimens

Department: OB/GYN Bargaining Unit:Non UnionCampus:HARTSDALE Employment Status:Regular Full-TimeAddress:141 South Central Avenue, Hartsdale

Shift:DayScheduled Hours:HOURS VARYReq ID:221140Salary Range/Pay Rate:$67,500.00-$90,000.00

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