Genetic Counselor
Employment Type : Full-Time
Title: Genetic Counselor Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Donor Egg Work Days: Exemption Status: Exempt Position Summary Under general supervision, provides genetic testing, education and support to patients and provides programmatic support to the department’s clinical program(s). Job Responsibilities - Interviews patients and families to obtain relevant genetic medical and psychological information. Evaluates data supplied to determine proper plan of diagnosis or treatment.
- Explains diagnostic and screening tests and reproductive options including associated risks, benefits, and limitations. Refers patients to physicians, therapists, etc for further counseling/treatment.
- Communicates information to patients about methods used to determine carrier state in order to arrange for testing of other family members when appropriate.
- Obtains appropriate informed consent for genetic testing of patients and families as needed.
- Prepares reports, correspondence, and maintains charts with genetic information. Works with psychosocial staff to assure care and clarity in discussion with families.
- Maintains an updated pedigree for each affected patient/family. Maintains electronic and hard copy files and databases with integrity of information.
- If relevant, coordinates subject visits in the research clinics. Oversees case scheduling, physician availability for research clinic and conferences for case and project discussion.
- Obtains informed consent from research subjects as needed.
- Updates and maintains IRB protocol approvals as needed.
- Conducts literature research.
- Maintains current knowledge of field. Participates in genetic conferences and lectures sponsored by the medical college and outside community agencies.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Education - Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience Certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling preferred, inclusive of Master’s degree.
Approximately 1 year of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates knowledge of principles of human, medical, and public health genetics and genomics and their related sciences.
- Ability to employ active listening and interviewing skills to identify, assess, and empathically respond to stated and emerging concerns.
- Ability to use a range of genetic counseling skills and models to facilitate informed decision making and adaptation to genetic risks or conditions.
- Ability to promote client-centered, informed, noncoercive and value-based decision-making.
- Understanding of how to adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models.
- Ability to apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients.
- Ability to write concise and understandable clinical and scientific information for audiences of varying educational backgrounds.
Licenses and Certifications - Board Certification or Eligible by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics
Working Conditions/Physical Demands Standard office work
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