Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Perform routine diagnostic services and therapeutic embryological procedures, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), at hospitals and clinics. They communicate with patients about specific treatment options regarding fertility and research infertility solutions with other medical, nursing, counselling and administrative staff.

Qualifications

The applicant must be proficient in all of the techniques employed both in an andrology lab, including sperm processing and diagnostics and in an embryology lab, including vitrification, ICSI and trophectoderm biopsy.  Commitment to following exact standards and protocols along with respectful communication skills between colleagues, physicians and patients are essential.  He or she must be a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences and 2 or more years of experience.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. The collection of eggs and sperm (gametes) from patients for processing.
2. Maintaining viability of gametes, tissues and embryos during processing.
3. Micromanipulation and testing of suitability of each gamete.
4. Preparation of gametes for IVF.
5. Using assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to help with fertility.
6. Preservation of gametes and embryos for future use.
7. Embryo culture and cryopreservation.
8. Monitoring embryo development.
9. Embryo selection for transfer to recipient women, research or other intended use and the implantation of embryos into reproductive organs.
10. Monitoring and maintaining cryobanks.
11. Maintaining an understanding of human reproductive biology, embryology, infertility and ART.
12. Having knowledge of and complying with quality control, ethical issues and regulations surrounding gamete and embryo handling.
13. Care and maintenance of equipment.
14. Record keeping. 

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.