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Organization:

Bone Marrow Registry 20

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

In depth review of patient history including disease presentation, diagnosis, staging, pre-transplant therapy responses, status at transplant and determination of transplant outcomes including toxicity identification and grading, disease response, survival and quality of life. Monitor all disease or toxicity related evaluations (clinical labs, radiology etc.) whether performed at VUMC or an outside institution.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts chart review and analysis

• Disease History is established including presentation and diagnosis

• Treatment History is established including details of all therapies and responses

• Pre-transplant status is established including documentation of any clinical conditions representing increased risk or influencing transplant outcome

• Post-transplant disease response is established for patient's lifetime, including documentation of relapses, progressions and all post-transplant therapies and responses.

• Transplantation toxicities are established including? documentation and grading, establish causality of all severe, unusual or life-threatening adverse events and secondary malignancies

• Medical records are reviewed for specific transplant related issues for contract submissions and renewals.

• Determines Disease Staging

• Pre-transplant and post-transplant relapse/progression disease staging is determined according to most current implemented disease specific international standard guidelines.

• Conducts Outcomes analysis

• Utilize Transplant Registry and international standards to establish disease response to transplantation and all other administered therapies

• Recommend appropriate post-transplant re-staging studies to Transplant attendings or referring physicians when necessary to ensure that follow-up testing is comparable to pre-transplant evaluations for comparisons

• Patient follow-up conducted? Contact physician offices, utilize electronic resources and contact patients directly to determine survival

• Quality Assurance

• Documentation of unauthorized protocol deviations as requested.

• Assist in production of reports for presentation to the SCT Program Quality Assurance Board relating to identified Program Quality Indicators.

• Enters patient data into database/systems

• Database entry of results of all of the above into appropriate designated database systems for mandatory submission to transplant registries, use in clinical trials and retrospective analysis to determine treatment safety and efficacy.

• Continuing Education

• Maintain a current understanding of transplantation issues by attending conferences and presentations and reviewing relevant literature

• Present summary of pertinent information to other team members in periodic meetings as assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

2 years

Education:

Associate's

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 to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled