Embryologist

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.