VMG Genetics Counselor - Pediatric Genetics

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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 in strongly encouraged.

Department Summary:

Medicine is currently undergoing a significant revolution driven in part by genomics and genetics. Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt (Monroe Carell) remain at the leading edge of this revolution. Thanks to new genomic approaches we are now in a position to make remarkable new insights into human health and encounter new opportunities for prevention diagnosis and treatment of both common and rare and conditions.

The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine is a local state and national leader in providing cutting edge genetics services to its patients. We are fortunate to have some of the most respected and highly trained geneticists in the country. Importantly we lead VUMC and Monroe Carell in the integration of genetics and genomics into medicine and healthcare.

We utilize the collaborative atmosphere of the institution and draw on the expertise of other physicians within the institution to provide the highest quality genetics services and use the highest quality collaborative science as a foundation to advance the health of our patients.

Our goal is to improve the lives of our patients. To that end we offer unparalleled clinical evaluation treatment and counseling to our patients. We position ourselves as a single resource for all genetic services and testing at an institutional and state level.

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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.
Communication and Collaboration
Maintains ongoing communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary health care team.
Facilitates and communicates with patient family and staff to promote continuity of care.
Documentation
Professional Practice
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 Healths 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:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- 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 to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: 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 Board of Genetic Counseling Inc.

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

Masters

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.