Andrologist

General summary

The Clinical Laboratory Technician will be working closely with infertility specialists, OB-GYNs, Urologists, and Oncologists to provide infertility testing (semen analyses), therapeutic procedures (sperm cryopreservation, and preparation of semen specimens for insemination.

Essential Job Responsibilities

SPECIMEN ANALYSIS:

• Preparing specimens for analysis, performing analyses following written procedures.
  • The following Andrology tests may be performed without direct supervision. The Technical Supervisor should review these test results before they are reported to the physician: Semen analysis, sperm preparation for IUI, ASAB test.
• Preparing reagents or media from written procedures and adjusting as needed.
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments.
• Recognizing problems, identifying the cause, developing alternatives, and determining solutions where no present criteria are available.
• Indicating the need for additional laboratory tests for definitive diagnostic information in prescribed instances.
• Utilizing laboratory information systems or other methods to report patient results accurately and effectively in an established format.

QUALITY CONTROL:

• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any clinical laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Recognizing and correcting basic instrument malfunctions. Notify supervisory personnel when appropriate. Contact maintenance personnel when needed.
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria.
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluating results of quality control and implement corrective action when indicated.
• Determining performance specifications for new methods and establishing basic quality control procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum qualifications

• MS, BA or BS in science or medical technology
• 1 year of Laboratory Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good research skills
• Advanced computer skills are required
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work some weekends

Physical requirements

The physical demands listed below are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. A request for a reasonable accommodation should be made in writing and delivered to the Talent team.

Percentage of work time spent on activity

Requirement

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing

X

Hearing

X

Standing/walking

X

Climbing/stooping/kneeling

X

Lifting/pulling/pushing

X

Finger Dexterity/grasping/feeling

X

Sitting

X

Travel

X

Overnight travel

X