Embryologist

Description Job Purpose: Perform routine and specialized assisted reproductive technology procedures and techniques under the direction of the physician.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Performs basic ART laboratory techniques.
• Performs oocyte retrieval/pick-ups.
• Removal of cumulus cells from oocytes (Oocyte denudation).
• Fertilizes oocytes through recognized methods available (Conventional IVF, ICSI) as the case may require, through the acceptable forms.
• Performs embryo culture techniques.
• Performs Infra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
• Evaluates embryo development and records results in a good comprehensive order.
• Performs embryo transfers (ET) and Pro nuclear Stage Tubal Transfer (PROST).
• Embryo cryopreservation.
• Embryo thawing.
• Prepares tubes, dishes and transfer media for the daily cases.
• Requisition and maintenance of reagents and other IVF laboratory supplies.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the job.

All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including

• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

Requirements Skills and Abilities: Computer skills.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ of experience in the field of IVF Laboratory.
• Have documented training, which includes performing at least 60 ART procedures under supervision subject to interview and evaluation.
• Obtain at least 20 — 30 hours of accredited continuing education annually in ART or clinical laboratory practice.
• Performed at least 20 ART procedures per year

Education A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent.

Language Fluency in written & spoken English & Arabic.

Licenses / Certifications License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA)