Embryology Technician

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Part-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

Department Specific Functions

• Works under the direct supervision of the senior Embryologist:
• Perform IVF lab duties including the preparation for IVF and oocyte retrievals.
• Media preparations.
• Isolation of oocytes from follicular fluids.
• Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection.
• Follow up fertilization and update records accordingly.
• Semen analysis and semen wash for IVF and IUI patients
• Order laboratory equipment and supplies as needed.
• Cares for and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Keep all records and necessary forms.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
• Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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