Embryologist/Andrologist, FT Days

Overview

At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. Joining our team means becoming an essential part of a leading healthcare institution that is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research.

Position Highlights: 

• Department:  Reproduction and Infertility
• Location:  Winston-Salem, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time, Days

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify: 

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or other related scientific fields. 
• Two years of related clinical/research experience in a successful assisted reproductive technology program. 
• Proven record of working in a successful ART program. 
• Prefer: Certification as technical supervisor in andrology and embryology by the American Board of Bioanalysis. 
• Prior experience in setting up and preparing the laboratory for CAP, CLIA, FDA and JCAHO inspections. 
• Experience with trophectoderm biopsy. 

Essential Functions: 

• Must be willing to learn and perform all aspects of the embryology/andrology laboratory services as described above under direct/indirect supervision. 
• Operating chemistry analyzer. 
• Must be able to follow strict protocols and guidelines without deviation. 
• Accurate maintenance of laboratory records, including, but not limited to, proficiency testing, quality control, equipment maintenance, monitoring and calibration, patient test and clinical procedure records, deviations from established performance specifications and corrective actions taken. 
• Designs and implements lab safety and security systems, hazardous waste management, chemical hygiene and injury prevention programs. 
• Ability to recognize problems which may adversely affect patient test or procedure results, and either rectifying the problem or reporting it to the laboratory director, initiates and participates in problem solving using available reference material when necessary. 
• Demonstrates a good spirit of team work and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, physician, and clinical staff. 
• Assists in implementing quality control and laboratory maintenance per laboratory protocols and regulation guidelines (FDA, CLIA, CAP, and JCAHO). 
• Works weekends, holidays and extended hours as required
• Performs assignments as requested by Lab Director.