IVF Technologist II

                    

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Job Title

IVF Technologist II

                        

Location

Beachwood

                    

Facility

Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center

                     

Department

OB/GYN East-Obstetrics & Gynecology Institute

                      

Job Code

T98368

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center continues to provide the excellent healthcare our patients have come to expect from Cleveland Clinic. At this facility, you will join a team of caregivers committed to serving the east side community with compassion, empathy and kindness. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

 

As an IVF Technologist II, a caregiver in this role will perform specialized clinical andrology and/or embryology procedures to support fertility treatments and reproductive care. Responsibilities include conducting laboratory testing, interpreting results, monitoring quality controls and ensuring accurate communication of findings to authorized clinical teams. Caregivers specializing in embryology will perform egg retrieval procedures, fertilization checks, embryo grading and embryo cryopreservation. The caregiver will also support ongoing research under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, assist with data analysis and manuscript preparation and maintain laboratory equipment and clinical supplies. This role offers an opportunity to apply advanced laboratory expertise while contributing to innovative fertility treatments and positive patient outcomes.

A caregiver in this position will work Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 3:30pm. On-call requirements occur every 3rd weekend.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Andrology testing procedures, intrauterine inseminations and sperm  isolation for in vitro fertilization
• Embryology procedures such as egg retrievals, fertilization checks and embryo cryopreservation
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Exercises good judgment, analytical and problem solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Performs laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
• Maintains regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Maintains clear and legible records.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications. Assumes responsibility for and takes action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director. Recommends solutions and improvements.
• Performs proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations i.e. analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimen, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention and accurate documentation and result reporting.
• Actively participates in research projects specified by lab director.  Performs experiments and assists in data tabulation and analysis.  Submits research abstracts for national meetings and contributes to manuscript preparation for publication.
• Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Monitors IVF/Andrology lab equipment repair and yearly service.
• Assists with  clinical supply orders for IVF/Andrology labs.  Coordinates with administration and supply chain to assure availability of supplies. Maintains inventory of media, reagents and plastics, along with lot numbers. Contacts vendors as needed for quality assurance certificates, delivery updates and pricing.
• Assumes responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.
• May assist in training of new personnel as requested by Lab director.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology
• (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience with least 1 year of research experience or specialized training in Andrology required. Master’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology may substitute for some of the experience requirement

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification eligible preferred from the American Society of Clinical Pathology
• AAB Certification in Andrology

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.
• The ability to distinguish colors.
• Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• Light lifting may be required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

                       

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