Nationwide Children's Hospital · 1 month ago
Newborn Screening Coordinator- Research Hematology
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNationwide Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services. The Newborn Screening Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and implement newborn hemoglobin screening and testing follow-up, as well as counseling services in a defined service region.
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Responsibilities
Tracks and conducts follow-up on all newborns identified with a positive or potentially positive hemoglobin trait or disease result via the ODH Newborn Screening (NBS) Program and other referral sources to assure confirmation of results and hemoglobinopathy counseling services disease education and/ or referral to specialized medical teams and resources for diagnostic, preventive and evaluative management of sickling hemoglobinopathies
Coordinates and facilitates education sessions and reciprocal referrals for hemoglobinopathy counseling services in conjunction with primary care providers, Regional Hematology-Oncology Centers and Regional Comprehensive Genetic Centers
Serves as a liaison and resource consultant regarding hemoglobinopathies, newborn screening and hemoglobinopathy counseling services to regional agencies and organizations, health and allied health professionals and providers, patients or consumers, and the public
Participates in outreach strategies to increase patient referrals, compliance and access to comprehensive sickle cell services in conjunction with Regional Hematology-Oncology Centers
Assists with the preparative writing and submission of Regional Sickle Cell Progam (RSCP) reports and grant proposals
Maintains records system and data/statistics on RSCP newborn screening and hemoglobinopathy counseling services for ODH data collection, program evaluation and other reporting requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required
Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements
Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines
Working knowledge of hemoglobinopathies and/or chronic disease
Must continuously advance knowledge in the area of hemoglobinopathies, newborn screening, hemoglobinopathy counseling and culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to function independently
Must be able to work closely with diverse populations and professionals from other disciplines
Must be able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with pediatric and adult hematology and primary care service providers in the region and work as part of an integrated team
Two years of college intern or professional experience with social service agency, community-based program or health related institution, required
Training or experience in counseling techniques, required
Company
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.1MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2024-03-04Grant· $4.1M
2023-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Chet Kaczor
Senior Vice President Operations
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