EMBRYOLOGIST-IVF

JOB SUMMARY

The Embryologist-IVF assists patients with reproductive health issues and
clinical research. Conducts research and laboratory investigation of basic
science aspects of IVF treatment and other programmes of assisted
reproduction. He/ She is responsible for egg retrieval, assists with In- vitro
fertilization, maintains clinical records, runs tests on eggs and carries out
a wide range of microbiological techniques using well-defined procedures.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Duties
* Requests necessary tests for the patient to determine their fertility levels and effectively explains complex procedures / options to them.
* Maintains the viability of gametes, tissues and embryos during processing.
* Prepares sperm from Testicular Biopsies (usually performed by the clinician) and Epididymis Aspiration/TESA for the ICSI procedures.
* Conducts micromanipulation and testing of suitability of each gamete.
* Performs Embryo culture / transfer and cryopreservation; monitors embryo development, embryo selection for transfer to recipient women (guided by the clinician), and the implantation of embryos into reproductive organs.
* Conducts complex procedures like Assisted Hatching and Blastocyst Culture.
* Maintains records of all attempts, with both successes and failures documented; The records shall include:
* Oocyte recovery
* Fertilization
* Cleavage
* Embryo transfer
* Pregnancy outcome
* Works well in a team environment to ensure the procedures are handled correctly and being conducted in a timely manner
* Evaluates and reports on the viability of new technologies introduced to the field prior to implementing them into the lab.
Genetic Duties
* Attends to patients with genetic problems and the effect on pregnancy outcome.
* Interviews patients and assesses their medical genetic history and reproductive history.
* Gives all the counseling required to the couples.
Patient Care
* Considers the patient's safety as the first priority while working.
* Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs
* Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.
Compliance with Medical Ethics
* Ensures implementation of Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, rules & regulations and IVF & RM and Surgery Center policies & guidelines.
* Complies with quality control, ethical issues, and regulations surrounding gamete and embryo handling. Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of IVF & RM and surgery.
* Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically.
* Respects the opinions of department Consultants/ Specialists and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems.
* Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Consultants/ Specialists while caring for the patient.
* Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.

Other Duties
* Prepares papers/reports on research findings when required.
* Attends the meetings of the IVF & RM and Surgery Center to discuss the rules & regulations, obstacles in work, incidents & complications encountered and suggestions to improve the quality of service.
* Contributes to organizational performance improvement activities, in service and continuing education programs
* Actively participates in the organization's activities designed to attain accreditation
* Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director- IVF & RM and Surgery Center.

JOB REQUIREMENTS* *

Education :
Bachelors' Degree in biology or biomedicine followed by Masters' Degree in
reproductive science or clinical science. PhD/ MD preferred.

Licensing :
Valid License from Ministry of Health- Kuwait

Experience :
‎5 years' experience with minimum ‎2 years' experience in the laboratory

Other Skills

Technical Skills :
Expert in managing laboratory, IVF & cryopreservation equipment

Administrative Skills :
Analytical, Presentation, Counseling and Scientific skills; Team Player

Soft Skills :
Excellent Communication and Inter-Personal skills.

Computer Skills :
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet

Language Skills:
Good in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred..

WORKING CONDITIONS* *

• Works primarily in an air conditioned, well-lighted and comfortable health care facility, while also exposed to infections and close contact with the patients.


• Requires to undertake prolonged analysis of specimen, spend hours isolating cultures &micro-manipulating specimens and constant handling of sensitive equipment under the Clinical Director's supervision.


• May have to work long hours, in shifts and be available on call to deal with medical exigencies.


• Occasionally involves prolonged standing, bending, sitting and lifting supplies/equipment.