Embryologist

Mikaela Wolfkamp

Qualifications

Masters of Clinical Embryology (2005)

Monash University, Australia

|In Vitro techniques for Embryo Production |

|Embryo Culture and cryopreservation |

|Fertilization and micromanipulation |

|Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis |

|Embryo gene expression |

|Mammalian Embryology |

|Practical Techniques and Statistics in Embryology |

|Regulation and Ethics in assisted reproductive |

|technologies |

Major Streams

Graduate Diploma Reproductive Science (2004)

Monash University, Australia

|Fertility regulation |

|Assisted reproductive and genetic technologies |

|Reproductive endocrinology |

|Gonadal development and function |

|Pregnancy and paturation |

|Reproductive health |

|Animal sciences |

Major Streams

Bachelor of Science (2003)

Monash University, Australia

|Cellular and developmental zoology |

|Quantitive and molecular science |

|Humanities and social science |

Major Streams

Victorian Certificate of Education (2000)

Siena Private Catholic College (Camberwell)

Melbourne, Australia

Prince 2 Foundations - Project Management Methodology (2002)

. Prince 2/PMBOK Accredited Practitioner

Languages

English: Native language

German: Semi-Fluent (written and oral)

French: Semi-Fluent (written and oral)

Employment

Embryologist

Fertility Treatment Centre

Phoenix AZ, USA

2006-2011

Key Responsibilities:

. Oocyte retrieval and determination from follicular fluid

. Embryo stripping

. Oocyte maturation and embryo culture

. Fertilization check

. Embryo transfer

. Slow embryo cryopreservation

. Embryo thawing

. Dish setup

. Media making

. Stocktake and ordering

. Documentation and NASS/SART entry

. Communication with patients

. Lab maintenance

. Implementation and training of other employees in use of the new

BabySentry computer network system

. FDA Compliance regulations

. Co-ordination of Embryo Donation Program

. Shipment of embryos

. Ultrasound Tech during Embryo Transfers and Egg Retrievals

. MA duties for setup and procedures for Transfers and Retrievals

. Procedure development and Form Creation and updating

. Greeting and registering of new patients

. Ensuring all necessary forms are completed, understood and signed

. Scheduling Appointments

. Checking in of patients

. Keeping patient charts complete and up to date

. Communicating with patients face to face, via email or via phone

. Liaison between Andrology department, Embryology department, Nursing

staff, business office and patients

. Ensuring billing and payments are up to date

Technical Skills

. Safety in the laboratory

. Basic Statistics

. Use and maintenance of equipment

. Lab maintenance including Glassware and Metalware cleaning, Waste

management and Restocking

. Sterile Technique

. Media Preparation

. Assessment of oocyte maturational stage and viability

. Hyaluronidase treatment

. Assessment of fertilization (2nd Polar Body and Pronuclei)

. Slow Cooling of embryos

. Thawing of Slow cooled and Vitrified embryos

. Lab quality control (eg: checking the CO2 and temperature in

incubators, nitrogen tank levels)

. Safe handling of oocyte and sperm

. Sperm Concentration and Motility assessment

. Preparation of sperm for IVF and ICSI

. In Vitro Fertilization

. Assessment of Cleavage

. Blastocyst grading

. Embryo Culture

. In Vitro Maturation

. Assessment of Oocytes after maturation

. Vitrification of embryos

. Sperm Cryopreservation and Thawing

. Embryo Biopsy using Acid Tyrode treatment

. Culture of biopsied embryos

. Cell spreads

. PCR and Gel Electrophoresis

. ICSI

. Correct use of lab equipment (eg: pH meter, osmometer, fyrite,

balance)

. Ultrasound use during Embryo transfers

Non-Technical Skills

. Ordering Stock

. Organization between different areas of the clinic

. File Maintenance and formation of files for new patients

. Contacting patients regarding embryo status, upcoming appointments and

any issues/problems.

. Documentation (including Laboratory formwork and patient processing)

. SART and NASS data entry and organization

. Monthly billing for embryo storage

. Inventory maintenance

. Fixing issues with missing paperwork

. Organization of embryo transfers between clinics

. Use of Nextgen

. Implementation, use, updates and training in BabySentry computer

system as well as data transfer

. Statistics

. FDA compliance

. Embryo Donation program co-ordination

. Computer issues / Problems

. Formation and updating all procedures

. Increasing efficiency between Business office and Laboratory.

Affiliations

. IVF.NET contributor

. Young Embryologist Network member

. Fertility Friends member, Infertility and Fertility support

Extra-Curricular Activities

. Surrey Hills Private Nursing Hospital Volunteer

. Friends for older people Volunteer

. Tae-Kwon-do Black belt

. Monash University Mentor

. Yearly US Airways 'jet pull'

Hobbies

. Running

. Reading

. Hiking

. Logic puzzles

. Gardening

. Photography

. Crafts

Referees

On Request

Ph: +1-480-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

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