Newborn Screening Triage Specialist

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Description:
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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Pediatric or neonatal care

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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