Embryologist-IVF

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 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. • 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 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 Center. EDUCATION: Preferably Bachelors' Degree in biology or biomedicine followed by Masters’ Degree in reproductive science or clinical science. Licensing: Valid License from Ministry of Health- Kuwait