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Organization: Pediatric Genetics
Job Summary:
The genetic counselor (GC) within the acute care hospital setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The GC functions primarily by providing genetic counseling services to a diverse population of patients in metabolic, general genetics, genetic counseling and outreach clinics. Additional responsibilities include in-patient consults, clinical teaching of residents and fellows and lectures to professional and lay audiences. Participation in clinical research and patient support groups is strongly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs and documents in the medical record a complete family history for acute and complex chronically ill patients.
- Orders and collects data using appropriate assessment techniques, relevant supporting diagnostic information and diagnostic procedures where indicated.
- Coordinates clinic coverage with Attending physician teams.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team in making diagnoses of acute and complex chronic conditions.
- Manages diagnostic tests through ordering, interpretation, performance and supervision.
- Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team.
- Facilitates and communicates with patient, family and staff to promote continuity of care.
- Demonstrates Professional Practice behaviors including; Preceptor/mentoring, education and instruction of students, fellows, novice genetic counselors.
- Conducts lectures for other medical professionals and lay audiences.
- Seeks opportunities for active engagement in research and the analysis of evidenced based practice.
- Actively participates in faculty and unit meetings.
Technical Capabilities:
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
- Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department.
- Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues.
- Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas.
- May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.
Core Capabilities:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicates Effectively: Modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner.
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Identifies ways to resolve problems and improve processes.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment.
- Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Effectively manages resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Identifies and elevates opportunities based on data.
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities to improve processes.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations as opportunities for improvement.
Position Qualifications:
Certifications: Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc.
Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience - Less than 1 year
Education: Master's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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