Vanderbilt Health
VMG Genetic Counselor-2
Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. 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 where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.Organization:
Pediatric GeneticsJob Summary:JOB SUMMARYThe 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.Position Qualifications:Certifications:
Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc.Work Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
Less than 1 yearEducation:
Master'sVanderbilt 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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Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. 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 where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.Organization:
Pediatric GeneticsJob Summary:JOB SUMMARYThe 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.Position Qualifications:Certifications:
Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc.Work Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level:
Less than 1 yearEducation:
Master'sVanderbilt 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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