Embryologist
Primary Location San Francisco, California
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1313785 Date posted 10/11/2024
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Description:
Under the direction of the Embryology Lab Supervisor, independently handles actual embryology processes including egg retrievals, embryo transfers, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), fertilization of eggs, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Assisted Hatching (AH), sperm preparation, embryo culturing, embryo evaluation and monitoring, cryopreservation of embryos, eggs and sperm, biopsy for Preimplantation Genetics Diagnosis (PGD) and lab processes associated with IVF urology procedures (TESE/MESA).
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Embryology Lab Supervisor, independently handles actual embryology processes including egg retrievals, embryo transfers, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), fertilization of eggs, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Assisted Hatching (AH), sperm preparation, embryo culturing, embryo evaluation and monitoring, cryopreservation of embryos, eggs and sperm, biopsy for Preimplantation Genetics Diagnosis (PGD) and lab processes associated with IVF urology procedures (TESE/MESA).
Essential Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Embryology Lab Supervisor, independently handles actual embryology processes including egg retrievals, embryo transfers, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), fertilization of eggs, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Assisted Hatching (AH), sperm preparation, embryo culturing, embryo evaluation and monitoring, cryopreservation of embryos, eggs and sperm, biopsy for Preimplantation Genetics Diagnosis (PGD) and lab processes associated with IVF urology procedures (e.g., TESE, MESA).
- Consults internally and externally with clinicians and providers on technical issues, patient care management, and test interpretation / selection.
- Serves as in-house expert in area of specialty.
- Work collaboratively with the physicians and staff in both the IVF Center as well as the satellite facilities.
- Work collaboratively with larger management team including IVF Lab Director, IVF Program Director, IVF Medical Director and REI/IVF Manager.
- Ensures that all IVF lab services are provided with the highest quality of care in accordance with CAP, CLIA, NCQA, Title 22, FDA, and SART requirements.
- Establishes, implements, and maintains clinical lab service standards to meet member and internal client expectations that are deemed essential, this includes monitoring results, equipment and lab information, while ensuring that meticulous standards for quality control /assurance and risk management are met.
- Identifies strategies to control costs while improving quality of care and service.
- Assist with designs and implements laboratory safety and security systems, hazardous waste management, chemical hygiene and injury prevention programs.
- Keeps current with technological developments through literature search, seminars and other modes of communication.
- Disseminates to technical staff and physicians, appropriate information that would enhance care to Kaiser Permanente members.
- Coordinates with Regional Lab (inter-facility and inter-regional) for service and technical support.
- Coordinates with vendors to manage the implementation and interface of clinical lab equipment and associated databases.
- As assigned by IVF Lab Supervisor, authors and communicates technical procedures, presentations and publications to scientific community and internal KP clinicians.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of experience supporting an IVF lab.
Education
- Bachelors degree or higher in chemistry, biology or other related science with coursework in mathematics, statistics and physics.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Must communicate well in English and exhibit effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate care and concern while dealing efficiently and courteously with patients, customers, staff and providers.
- Excellent knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, and database application.
- Strong working knowledge of research methodology / research study design, hypothesis testing and qualitative data interpretation and application.
- Able to create flow charts, chart review instruments, design questionnaires, interpret data.
- Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, NCQA, Title 22, FDA, CDC, SART and other local, state and federal requirements and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Project management skills preferred.
- Must be able to provide weekend and holiday coverage as needed.
- Embryology Lab Scientist (ELS) certification tested by AABs Board of Registry (ABOR) preferred or eligible to sit for certification exam within one year of employment.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Comprehensive training & experience in all aspects of ART clinical lab technologies, tissue culture, Andrology, semen analysis, egg retrieval, assessment, and transfer, sperm and embryo cryopreservation and micromanipulation.
- Must have demonstrated ability to make independent judgment, prioritize work under varied and urgent conditions, maintain accurate lab data, clearly understand and respond to test results, and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other IVF center staff.
- Skills with automated equipment maintenance and troubleshooting with computerized lab information systems.
- Must meet quality, accuracy and productively expectations of the department, while maintaining confidentiality and a safe work environment.
- Must have legible handwriting and demonstrated good attendance and reliability assist with the logistics necessary for normal functioning of laboratory, e.g. inventory control, quality assurance and quality control procedures, as well as maintenance of laboratory records and entry of patient information into IVF lab database.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four (4) years of experience supporting an IVF lab.
- Experience in embryo biopsy for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).
- Valid Board-Certified Technical Supervisor license in Embryology (TS).
- Embryology Lab Scientist (ELS) certification tested by AABs Board of Registry (ABOR) preferred or eligible to sit for certification exam within one year of employment.
- Masters Degree preferred.
Notes:
- M-F with holidays and weekend rotation
Primary Location: California,San Francisco,San Francisco 1700 California
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: San Francisco Hospital - Obstetrics/Gyn-In-VitroFertzn - 0206
Pay Range: $112000 - $144870 / year
Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
