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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 evidence-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.
Core Accountabilities:
- Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in.
- Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others.
- 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.
- Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
- Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
- Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
- Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
- Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc.
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
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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