Viera Fertility Center is the premier fertility clinic in the Space Coast area. For over a decade our physicians and staff have strived to provide exceptional patient experience while creating families in a warm and supportive environment. We are seeking an independent, goal-and-detail-oriented, compassionate person to join our growing practice and help our patients achieve their dream of being parents.
The Andrology Technician will be responsible for performing diagnostic semen analyses, cryopreserving semen for fertility preservation, and preparing sperm for use in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures. The Andrologist will need to follow established protocols, perform quality control daily, and keep accurate and organized records both in paper and in the electronic medical record. The ideal candidate will have excellent inter-personal, computer, and time-management skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with the rest of the clinical and administrative team. In return, we offer a competitive salary, retirement benefits, and schedule flexibility in a gratifying and growing medical field.
The Andrology duties include:
- Perform semen analysis including count, motility, morphology, etc.
- Process semen for ART procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine inseminations (IUI)
- Perform semen cryopreservation, working with liquid nitrogen per OSHA standards
- Perform and maintain records of daily, monthly quality controls laboratory records
- Ensure chain of custody for samples including identification, collection, and delivery
- Shipping, receiving and disposition of frozen samples
- Assist other laboratory staff with administrative tasks.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Maintain electronic medical records and inventories
- Maintain confidentiality in all modes of communication and behavior to protect patient health information according to HIPAA laws
- Coordinate with administrative and clinical teams to establish best practices on an individual-patient basis
Requirements/Skills:
- Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in biology, life science, or related science field
- US citizenship or visa/green card
- Completion of on-the-job training and ALS (AAB) certification exam.
- Strong basic math skills
- Resourceful, well-organized, and detail oriented
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and demonstrate good judgment in a medical environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and maintain patient confidentiality
- Knowledge of cell count is preferred, but we will train
- Tissue culture experience and/or semen processing a plus, but we will train
- Experience with compound microscopes and aseptic techniques a plus, but we will train
- Flexibility as laboratory schedule may vary
Schedule:
- Day shift, M-F
- Ability to start at 7:45am
- Occasional weekend/holiday rotation
- Interested candidates should submit their application and CV to: [email protected]
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
