Andrologist- Reproductive Endo Infertility Full Time Days

The salary range for this position is $26.81 - $41.56 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Andrologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, 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 Andrologist is primarily responsible for performing andrology tests and procedures, assuring quality assurance, coordinating patient appointments, documenting and interpreting as appropriate test results, reporting results in a timely fashion, ordering supplies and maintaining cryopreservation tank. This position may also be called upon to assist with other responsibilities, as needed.

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

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.