Genetic Counselor - Oncology

Overview

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Gathers family and medical history and provides counsel to patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects.
• Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options. Obtains informed consent and interested patients.
• Documents in patient charts and develops follow-up recommendations for patient; documents case and maintains appropriate records, ensuring confidentiality.
• Assists families in understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks.
• Develops and presents educational and related programs as appropriate.
• Coordinates and supports the execution of research protocols as needed, including recruitment and assessment of research subjects, provision of patient advice and support, and maintenance of research records.
• Performs associated administrative or clerical tasks, which may include special projects, correspondence, and program funding activities.
• Provides patient care/counseling to all patients of childbearing age.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC), American Board of Genetic Counseling (required)

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or directly equivalent discipline (required)

2 years of experience working in a same or similar position (required)

EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Not applicable to this position

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand below.

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100…