UHealth Center Reproductive Medicine; Jr. Embryologist

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OBGYN) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Embryology Technician to work in Miami, FL.

The Embryology Technician performs technical duties involved in the Reproductive Medicine laboratory.

The Embryology Technician will work closely with the lab director to reinforce protocols and quality standards. The incumbent collaborates with other medical, nursing, counseling, and administrative staff in furtherance of the overall goal of aiding individuals in achieving their reproductive aspirations. Additionally, the incumbent helps with patient chart preparation, verifying consents, scanning and printing laboratory-patient files. The Embryology Technician enters data into the local and regulatory electronic medical record (EMR) and databases as needed.

• Performs routine and highly complex laboratory procedures under supervision of the Embryologist.
• Modifies clinical laboratory methods or techniques as needed.
• Maintains quality control and assurance procedures in the laboratory.
• Performs troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Monitors embryo development through different stages.
• Prepares media.
• Updates patient records throughout the fertilization process.
• Maintains current understanding of human reproductive biology, infertility, and assisted reproductive technology.
• Maintains accurate patient care records and retains the confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Perform daily, weekly, and periodic function checks and maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting issues and making repair decisions with guidance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by performing housekeeping tasks and following appropriate blood borne pathogen handling and disposal procedures.
• Prepare media/medium for each case using sterile techniques and documents accordantly, communicated with the patients properly under guidance.
• Process semen for IVF procedures according to lab protocols.
• Assist physicians during egg retrievals, locating and assessing all oocytes retrieved, and trimming oocytes without causing trauma.
• Implement the IVF lab's double signature and check system consistently when performing procedures to ensure correct identification of eggs, sperm, and embryos.
• Document all patient results into the IVF Lab Information System (LIS).
• Perform daily fertilization checks, ensuring minimal trauma when "cleaning" embryos (insemination cases) to observe fertilization. Assess fertilization by pronuclei and polar body observation.
• Correct grade Day2 through Day 7 embryos according to IVF lab procedures.
• Perform routine andrology specimen testing and accurately report results as andrologist.
• Order and manage inventory of routinely used supplies.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service training as appropriate.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal…