Knoxville, Tennessee
Posted: 18-Mar-23
Location: New York/NY/USA
Salary: 45,600.00 - 53,560.00
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Internal Number: 122258994
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant - **IVF**.
In this role, the successful candidate, under supervision of the Program Manager for Cryopreservation or designee performs administrative and support tasks requiring knowledge and understanding of embryology processes. Primary responsibility for handling admin and technical functions of transport of tissue in and out of the fertility Center and will involve manual processes related to packing of tissue.
Job Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for; including but not limited to the tasks listed below.
- Handling, coordinating and tracking shipments of cryopreserved tissue (eggs, embryos, sperm ) into and out of the NYU FC per SOPs -
- Direct Interaction with patients to clarify their intent, obtain applicable consents and explain details
- Direct interaction with patients and outside facilities to obtain relevant lab records
- Contants and works with other facilities and couriers to schedule shipments
- Monitoring of shipments to ensure receipt / delivery when expected
- May directly access specimens as a spotter/ confirmer for transport.
- Accurate and timely updating of records in EMR and scheduling log
- Provides Manger with support related to incoming calls as a first line of information on transports
- Communicates clearly and consistently on follow ups and directives from Manager
- Strict adherence to current policies and procedures as documented
- Coverage for scheduling of appointments for Andrology lab per SOPs
- Scheduling Semen Analysis appointments
- Scheduling Semen cryopreservation appointments and coordinating with clinical teams if and when applicable
- Direct Interaction with patients to clarify their intent, obtain applicable consents and explain details
- Data entry of demographics, scanning of documents, assist with backfills
- Obtaining and/ or follow up on consents for cryo and IUI procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned in times of high volume, inspections or as identified by leadership.
Quality Control-
- Report malfunctions to senior personnel promptly.
- Follow departmental procedures and instructions.
- Adhere to universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens and in accordance with procedures developed by the Program management.
- Verify status of patient consent compliance related to Cryoinventory procedures.
- Seek information and ask for assistance from senior personnel when necessary regarding difficult or questionable situations.
- Report untoward result or incident to senior personnel and prepare documentation as requested.
- Assume responsibility for on-going professional development and continuing education- FOCUS, ASRM
- Volunteer assistance to others when assigned work is completed.
- Seek additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Demonstrate alertness and adaptability to change in tasks, protocols, schedule and work conditions, responds appropriately.
- Use time effectively by completing all assigned tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize and deal with priorities
- May be requested to cover weekend and holiday coverage as required and appropriate
- Provide proper notification of absences or tardiness.
- Begin shift as scheduled
- Adhere to School of Medicine and Departmental guidelines concerning sick time, vacation/personal time, and paid/unpaid leaves
Additional Performance Standards:
- Adhere to School of Medicine and Departmental guidelines concerning rules of conduct, safety, security and patient confidentiality, etc.
- Maintain a professional appearance; wears identification badge at all times.
- Must be able to perform lifting of 20-40 pounds (cryo shipping container)
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Associate's Degree is required. Minimum of 1 Year of related experience in an office or fertility lab setting or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective Oral, written communication and interpersonal skills. Computer Skills - Working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power point and Access. Ability to develop basic formulae for spreadsheets; set up routine computer procedures; email, calendars and medical records data entry for EPIC and FERT ( fertility center custom medical record) scanning documents and set up webexes. Ability to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software. Knowledge of standard office practices. Ability to use standard office equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree degree in a related field with 1-2 years of related experience in a lab admin position
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $31,266.00 - $50,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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