Position Summary 

Andrology and Endocrine lab responsibilities include processing and testing of andrology specimens, daily instrumentation, QC & QA, processing of all serum specimens & testing using an automated analyzer, data analysis & interpretation, and instrumentation maintenance. Reports to the Lab Manager, Lab Director, Division Director, and OB/GYN Leadership. The Associate would participate in lab coverage on a weekend and holiday rotation. 

Perform andrology procedures such as sperm cryopreservation and thawing, sperm vitality testing, retrograde sperm preparation 

Perform daily assays for serum hormone determinations 

Perform daily semen testing & processing for therapeutic intrauterine insemination 

Perform daily diagnostic semen testing 

Complete patient reports & enter data into electronic medical record and clinical filing system 

Maintain log of patient results to ensure correct patient accessioning 

Maintain lab patient & billing databases and sperm tank inventory 

Document all corrective actions when test systems deviate from the lab's established performance specifications & notify the Lab Director 

Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient’s specimens for both the andrology & endocrine labs 

Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotating schedule. 

Remote alarm response participation required on a rotating schedule for 24-hour laboratory coverage. 

 

Embryology lab responsibilities include quality assurance and quality control requirements. The Associate is responsible to ensure the environments are optimal for the safe handling, viability, testing, and growth monitoring of all reproductive specimens including oocytes, zygotes, and embryos. The Associate can be trained to acquire all lab skills according to the Tier 1-Tier 3 schedule.

Tier 1 Skill Acquisition: 

Patient cycle paperwork 

All embryology administrative paperwork 

Maintenance of databases as requested 

Daily quality control 

Open and close lab 

Media and dish preparation 

Egg retrieval 

Sperm preparation 

Tier 2 Skill Acquisition: 

Egg denuding 

Fertilization check 

Embryo scoring 

Assisted hatching 

Micro drop insemination 

Tier 3 Skill Acquisition: 

Embryo cooling/freezing 

Embryo warming/thawing 

Egg cooling/freezing 

Egg warming/thawing 

Embryo transfer 

 

Education/ Skills Required  

Bachelor’s Degree REQUIRED in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical or Biological Science 

NYS Department of Education Clinical Licensed Technologist (CLT) certification required within 3 years of being employed 

General knowledge of operation of web-based QC platforms, electronic medical records, and document control platforms 

Rigorous QA and QC regarding handling of specimens and extreme care and caution in labeling and handling specimens 

 

Department: OB/GYN Bargaining Unit: Non Union Campus: HARTSDALE  Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 141 South Central Avenue, Hartsdale
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: HOURS VARY Req ID: 221140 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $67,500.00 - $90,000.00    

 

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

 

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

 

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

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