Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This is a Pediatric Genetic Counselor position that functions as part of the WUSM healthcare team, providing genetic counseling and education for patients and families.

Responsibilities include identifying, ordering and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and results disclosure as appropriate for the genetic assessment. The genetic counselor integrates genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate genetic risk factors and clinical implications. The individual in this role is able to work independently and collaboratively with other providers such as medical geneticists.

Job Description

• Elicits individual and family histories and information regarding the psychological and socioeconomic status of the family.
• Reviews with the family and clinical geneticist the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planned.
• Transmits pertinent information about genetic risks and mechanism.
• Assists the family in assimilating the genetic information and adjusting to its implications.
• Implements the treatment plan and makes appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work and psychological services.
• Provides follow-up support to patients and their families.
• Summarizes findings for patients and referring physicians.
• Participates in the education of parents, community groups, physicians, medical professionals, agencies, staff and students regarding human genetics.
• Facilitates provision of services, including intake and clinic organization.
• Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Genetic Counseling

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMG)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program.
• Must be board certified in genetic counseling by the either the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or eligible to obtain certification within a year of graduation.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirements).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competent in interviewing and counseling techniques to elicit from patients or family the information necessary to reach appropriate conclusion.
• Knowledge of genetic and mathematics principles to understand the limitations, interpretations and significance of specialized laboratory and genetic procedures.
• Ability to anticipate areas of difficulty and conflict, to help families and individuals recognize and cope with their emotional and psychological needs and to recognize situations requiring referral and to transmit pertinent information effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professi