Andrology Endocrinology Technician - Center for Reproductive Medicine North Fayette - Full Time

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :  GENERAL OVERVIEW: This is a position for an andrology/endocrinology technician with clinical experience in human andrology/endocrinology at Allegheny Health Network Center for Reproductive Medicine (AHNCRM). Position reports to AHN Manager Laboratory general supervisor and Laboratory Director. Andrology/endocrinology technician is a position for a candidate who completed training in basic and specialized andrology and endocrinology procedures. The andrology/endocrinology technician works independently but under supervision performing assigned duties and responsibilities according to Allegheny Health Network Center for Reproductive Medicines procedures and protocols. The andrology/endocrinology technician performs diagnostic and therapeutic andrology procedures including semen analysis, sperm washes for intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), trail wash, semen cryopreservation/thaw, and preparation of donor specimens for donor insemination and running serum analyzer. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Professional Development: Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications and relevant text books; Reads scientific development articles and participates in the journal club and continued education discussions as assigned by the laboratory director. These assignments must be executed in depth and on time; Participates in national and international meetings related to the field of fertility, andrology and assisted reproduction to keep abreast of new technologies and research; Contribute to shaping the policy making decisions in our field by joining special interest group committees to mold and influence the future of our industry and enhance the image and reputation of Allegheny Health Network Center for Reproductive Medicine. Behavior and Conduct: Maintains punctuality, arrives at work in the morning allowing time to change into scrubs and enter the andrology/endocrinology laboratory on time; Wear scrubs only within the premises of the clinic. Coming from home, going home or to the food court or walking down to the mall while in scrubs is absolutely unacceptable and completely prohibited; Consistently considerate of colleagues and maintains a professional environment. Team Efforts: Works cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team to provide good patient care, while meeting the objectives and goals of the practice; Works weekends and holidays as scheduled, inclusive of on-call responsibilities; Acts as a liaison between the laboratory and other departments to disseminate information and communicate areas for continual quality improvement; Performs andrology/endocrinology duties as assigned by the supervisor or director as needed; Assures fair distribution of andrology/endocrinology procedures among staff and is proactive of helping others; Attends practice and department meetings as requested; Assists the financial/billing department in assuring appropriate and timely billing for testing services. Training in Basic and Specialized Andrology/Endocrinology Procedures: The andrology/endocrinology technician must read, understand and follow written Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols as outlined in the andrology/endocrinology manual at Allegheny Health Network Center for Reproductive Medicine; Full knowledge and proficiency in basic and advanced andrology/endocrinology procedures include the following: 1) quality control of the andrology/endocrinology lab 2) scheduling patients for andrology/endocrinology procedures (if needed) 3) patient chart review and andrology/endocrinology chart preparation 4) communication with patients (in person, telephone, and email) 5) collection room policies and procedures 6) patient identification, intake, laboratory specimen questionnaire and off-site semen collection forms 7) full knowledge of Epic 8) entering data and progress reports into Epic 9) preparation and portioning of media and reagents 10) labeling and preparation of test tubes and cryo vials 11) semen analysis including sperm count, motility, viability and morphology 12) viscosity treatment system 13) Kruger's Strict Criteria 14) retrograde semen analysis 15) sperm wash for IUI 16) trial wash 17) sperm survival assay 18) semen cryopreservation/post thaw count 19) donor sperm ordering, receipt, storage, thaw and processing for donor insemination 20) knowledge of andrology/endocrinology worksheets and reports 21) recording and reporting test results 22) inventory and storage of cryopreserved semen and donor sperm 23) spermac stain 24) epididymis/testicular sperm cryopreservation 25) epididymis/testicular sperm processing for IVF/ICSI 26) surgical sperm collection at area hospitals 27) running the serum analyzer. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: 1)Follows verbal and written instructions and orders given by the lab director and general supervisor 2) strictly follows all safety rules and regulations including sharpies, blood borne pathogens, biological safety and exposure control plans 3) adheres to all laboratory rules and regulations including conduct, dos and don'ts and appropriate behavior 4) demonstrates consideration for colleagues by maintaining a quiet, professional environment in the andrology/endocrinology lab 5) respects patients 6) maintains the confidentiality and integrity of patient medical and private information 7) participates in lab proficiency testing programs as directed by laboratory supervisor/director 8) organizes and maintains accurate records, including patients' test reports, and all andrology/endocrinology related procedures 9) maintains invoices related to purchase of inventory 10) interprets and analyzes test results performed in the laboratory in a timely manner when reporting to referring physicians 11) responds to problems arising with laboratory equipment that may occur during the night and or weekends 12)