Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Lab Manager of Embryology & Andrology
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
Lab Manager of Embryology & Andrology
The Lab Manager, Embryology and Andrology reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medical Group and adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Lab Manager is responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the embryology and andrology laboratories across various clinics and regions within Fertility and Reproductive Medicine. The main responsibilities of this position include oversight of lab staffing, pertinent patient customer service issues, and technical procedural execution. Duties include the performance and technical supervision of all aspects of procedures in the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) laboratory including media preparation, oocyte collection and classification, semen preparation and insemination, fertilization determination, embryo culture, embryo transfer, embryo, oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Micromanipulation techniques include ICSI, Assisted Hatching and PGD Embryo Biopsy. Andrology procedures include performance of semen analyses, preparation of semen for intrauterine insemination, cryopreservation of semen and testicular tissue, maintain donor sperm inventories and records, maintain CAP, JCAHO, CLIA and OSHA compliance. Main Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Supervision and training of all embryology and andrology personnel Establishing and Implementing all new procedures and techniques in the embryology and andrology laboratories Conducting and overseeing internal competency testing and external proficiency testing of staff Maintaining patient records and results for all procedures performed in embryology and andrology laboratories Overseeing all data reporting internally and externally to the national SART registry Managing all equipment acquisition, equipment maintenance and laboratory supplies Managing and responding to all critical equipment alarm response 24/7, 365 days/year Overseeing laboratory patient electronic medical record resulting and billing for the embryology and andrology labs. Core Skills: Operations, Performance, Practice Attracts, develops, and retains exceptional service providers and provides those individuals with an environment that fosters excellence through continuous learning Manages people and resources in various laboratory sites to ensure safe and efficient patient care operations Establishes, implements, and monitors the department's capital and operating budget to achieve defined targets Leads the development and implementation of approaches to attain maximum quality and efficiency of service provision Quality of Care and Service Management Basic Core Skills Customer Focus Creative Leadership Coaching and Development Continuous Learning Required: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry. At least 5 years' experience in a CAP accredited laboratory. At least 5 years' experience supervising high complexity testing and procedures in a reproductive laboratory. Demonstrates personal alignment with Northwestern Medicine's core values of integrity, excellence, patients first, and teamwork. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others. Preferred: Master's degree in Biology or Reproductive Physiology. Board Certification as an Embryology Laboratory Director, American Board of Bioanalysis. Board Certification as a Technical Supervisor in the disciplines of Embryology and Andrology, American Board of Bioanalysis.
The Lab Manager, Embryology and Andrology reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medical Group and adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Lab Manager is responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the embryology and andrology laboratories across various clinics and regions within Fertility and Reproductive Medicine. The main responsibilities of this position include oversight of lab staffing, pertinent patient customer service issues, and technical procedural execution. Duties include the performance and technical supervision of all aspects of procedures in the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) laboratory including media preparation, oocyte collection and classification, semen preparation and insemination, fertilization determination, embryo culture, embryo transfer, embryo, oocyte and ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Micromanipulation techniques include ICSI, Assisted Hatching and PGD Embryo Biopsy. Andrology procedures include performance of semen analyses, preparation of semen for intrauterine insemination, cryopreservation of semen and testicular tissue, maintain donor sperm inventories and records, maintain CAP, JCAHO, CLIA and OSHA compliance. Main Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Supervision and training of all embryology and andrology personnel Establishing and Implementing all new procedures and techniques in the embryology and andrology laboratories Conducting and overseeing internal competency testing and external proficiency testing of staff Maintaining patient records and results for all procedures performed in embryology and andrology laboratories Overseeing all data reporting internally and externally to the national SART registry Managing all equipment acquisition, equipment maintenance and laboratory supplies Managing and responding to all critical equipment alarm response 24/7, 365 days/year Overseeing laboratory patient electronic medical record resulting and billing for the embryology and andrology labs. Core Skills: Operations, Performance, Practice Attracts, develops, and retains exceptional service providers and provides those individuals with an environment that fosters excellence through continuous learning Manages people and resources in various laboratory sites to ensure safe and efficient patient care operations Establishes, implements, and monitors the department's capital and operating budget to achieve defined targets Leads the development and implementation of approaches to attain maximum quality and efficiency of service provision Quality of Care and Service Management Basic Core Skills Customer Focus Creative Leadership Coaching and Development Continuous Learning Required: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry. At least 5 years' experience in a CAP accredited laboratory. At least 5 years' experience supervising high complexity testing and procedures in a reproductive laboratory. Demonstrates personal alignment with Northwestern Medicine's core values of integrity, excellence, patients first, and teamwork. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others. Preferred: Master's degree in Biology or Reproductive Physiology. Board Certification as an Embryology Laboratory Director, American Board of Bioanalysis. Board Certification as a Technical Supervisor in the disciplines of Embryology and Andrology, American Board of Bioanalysis.