Job Description

The Andrologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.

_ Responsibilities:_

• Perform andrology laboratory tests and procedures including semen analyses, strict morphology, antisperm antibody assay and semen cultures.
• Perform semen, epididymal fluid and testicular tissue processing, including cryopreservation.
• Perform quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinates the scheduling of patient appointments for the above tests and procedures.
• Answer patient queries for appointment in timely manner.
• Document test results with interpretation as appropriate and deliver results to the ordering physician and laboratory director in a timely fashion.
• Maintain accurate records with duplicate records in a safe, secure place.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Assist with the intraoperative evaluation of reproductive tissue (i.e., epididymal fluid, testicular tissue), subsequent processing and cryopreservation of this tissue in a timely fashion.
• Order supplies and equipment necessary for performing duties. This includes ensuring that liquid nitrogen tanks supplying the cryopreservation tanks are adequately filled and in good working order.
• Maintain cryopreservation tanks, ensure that they remain appropriately filled and in good working order.
• Trouble-shoot any potential problems affecting these units.
• Address alarm status/problem conditions in a timely fashion and take prompt measures to address mechanical, security or other issues potentially impacting the specimens.
• Maintain neat and orderly records regarding storage of above specimens.
• Notify the laboratory director of patient or physician inquiries for laboratory services in a timely fashion.
• Many of these inquiries involve oncology patients in acute need of cryopreservation services. Providing this service to these patients in a high priority due to acute need for these procedures.
• Assist departmental staff in the development and execution of research projects (clinical and basic science) that pertain to this field.

Qualifications

_ Required:_

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a relevant role.
• Previous experience in lab work.

_ Preferred:_

• Certification as ART.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.