Newborn Screening Triage Specialist - School of Medicine, Human Genetics

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide telephone triage services for the Georgia Newborn Screening Follow-Up Program at Emory. Report abnormal dried blood spot screening results to the appropriate health care providers and make the necessary follow-up recommendations. Following the completion of on-site training that covers the specifics of each disease on the screening panel and the follow-up protocols, the employee must have the ability to interpret individual test results, incorporate other pertinent information and make appropriate recommendations. May require knowledge of caring for critically ill infants. Ability to contact health care providers and families by telephone or email. Serve as a resource for colleagues, assist with decision making and strategies for problem solving in day to day tasks.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, licensed as an RN by the state of Georgia and two years of clinical experience
• OR Graduation from an accredited LPN program, licensed as an LPN by the State of Georgia and six years of clinical experience
• OR Bachelor's degree in related field, Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by ABGC and two years of related experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric or neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage services for the Georgia Newborn Screening Follow-Up Program at Emory.
• Report abnormal dried blood spot screening results to the appropriate health care providers and make the necessary follow-up recommendations.
• Following the completion of on-site training that covers the specifics of each disease on the screening panel and the follow-up protocols, the employee must have the ability to interpret individual test results, incorporate other pertinent information and make appropriate recommendations.
• May require knowledge of caring for critically ill infants.
• Ability to contact health care providers and families by telephone or email.
• Serve as a resource for colleagues, assist with decision making and strategies for problem solving in day to day tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees