Position Description
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; rotating weekends
Work Location: OBGYN, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility; Women and Infants Center
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
Performs andrology and embryology laboratory services within the UAB department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Demonstrates proficiency in embryology tasks including ICSI, embryo warming/vitrification, and oocyte warming/vitrification. Displays knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality control in the clinical laboratory with high level of attention to detail.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: BS/BA Degree in Basic Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology. Greater than 2 years experience and training in Clinical Andrology and Embryology required.
Preferred: MS Degree in Basic Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology and at least 5 years experience as a Clinical Embryologist. ELS (ABB) certification.
TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
