Embryologist II

Serves as Andrologist / Embryologist; must be willing to learn and perform all aspects of Andrology /Embryology without supervision.

• Follows established policy and procedures for quality control, Embryology/ Andrology procedures, and standard set forth by state and federal agency including Ohio department of health, College of American Pathologist (CAP), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Performs clerical responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Participates in a learning environment, including journal club, and is engaged on continuing development and education.
• Performs retrievals, conventional inseminations, and proper preparation for upcoming cases.
• Carry out oocyte and embryo grading, fertilization checks, embryo transfers and assisted hatching.
• Proficient in cryopreservation and thawing.
• Performs micromanipulation of oocyte and/or embryo including Intracytoplasmic sperm injection and trophectoderm biopsy.
• Maintains proper communication and interaction with patients, clinical staff, and laboratory personnel.
• Fosters a team oriented environment.
• Requires to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required.
• Participates in alarm call.
• Assists in training for Embryologist I/ Andrologists and contribute to duties specific to Embryologist III & IV pertaining to Embryologist II position’s training.
• Performs assignments as requested by Lab Director.

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.