Andrology Tech
Carolinas Fertility Institute, the leading IVF practice in the Southeast, is currently seeking a Part Time Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist to train and function as an Andrology technician for our nicely appointed, Cary, NC clinic for approx 16-20 hrs per week. The technician will operate sophisticated equipment to perform tests on samples of patients’ blood, urine, semen, and other fluids and tissues. This position is perfect for a technician currently working 3/12's or a weekend shift. Training and proficiency sign off are required. As a result, expedited training may require travel to the Winston Salem or Charlotte, NC clinics. The weekly hours will be 30-40 during training.
Candidates:
- Must have heavy microscope and manual counting experience.
- Will conduct semen analysis
- Are able to recognize abnormal or unexpected results and initiates follow-up or corrective actions.
- Communicate results to physicians and nurses.
- Provide patient results as a physician designee.
- Must have demonstrable pipette expertise.
- Function well in time sensitive, fast paced work environment.
- Will be required to draw blood.
- Monitor lab equipment and document findings
- Monitor of lab supplies, report to supervisor needed reorders
- Schedule patients
- Provide weekend coverage for lab on a rotating schedule.
- Must be flexible.
- Must be comfortable rooming patients, giving results, answer questions about embryo/sperm storage.
Position Requirements:
This profession entails working with patients’ bodily fluids, which may contain contagious diseases and other contaminants. Laboratories typically have sterilization and infection-control programs designed to limit the exposure risk. These professionals have to be focused, with strong attention to detail. They need analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities. Good communication skills are required for working with patients, lab customers, coworkers, and medical staff.
Educational Requirements:
· Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited two-year technical school or community college, Bachelor of Science degree from four-year college in Biology, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or another health science technology is required.
· Coursework in chemistry, biology, anatomy, immunology, laboratory management, medical ethics, microbiology, parasitology, and physiology.
Job Type: Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
