Summary

The Department of Pediatrics – Hematology section is currently seeking an Instructor to provide the following:

• Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center Assists in determining genetic diagnosis in patients with congenital hematologic disorders.
• Obtains complete and detailed family history to provide family counseling and guide family members through genetic testing, if applicable.
• Determines the optimal genetic panels/testing applicable to each patient, obtaining insurance approval for the testing and, when necessary, providing prior authorization to obtain insurance approval (a timely process), ensures that family receives genetic testing kits if the testing is done outside of clinic and is informed on how to properly use the diagnostic kits.
• Primary person to obtain, interpret, and communicate the results of genetic testing within our Hematology Center once the genetic testing results, coordinate with provider to interpret and counsel families on results, inform clinical teams of findings and significance, suggests follow up testing, if applicable.
• Submits requests to re-analyze previous genetic testing if any clinical/genetic updates are available.
• Assists and guides hematology-related genetic testing when needed on a hospitalized child
• Provides in person genetic counseling to the various inherited hematologic disorders (examples below, not comprehensive) bleeding disorders (Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease) Bone marrow failure (Telomere disorders, inherited bone marrow failure syndromes) Vascular disorders (Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia) Sickle cell and thalassemia
• Provides follow-up remote support to families when questions arise regarding results or need for genetic testing.
• Provides guidance and preparation for future children for families with inherited hematologic disorders, counseling to pregnant women in our Hematology Clinic.
• Attend weekly clinical hematology team meetings (hemostasis and thrombosis, bone marrow failure, etc), answering pertinent clinical questions and interpreting genetic testing, as needed.
• Representative from our center at various clinical community events to provide educational support.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling