Genetics Counselor (S) (FAC) - Cancer Care

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies families at risk for genetic disorders, children with birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions. Analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence.
• Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results. Communicates findings with physicians and patients.
• Assists patients with the navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing.
• Assists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plans.
• Provides ongoing genetics education for medical professionals, including speaking at local and regional department meetings.
• Initiates, develops, and implements genetic screening and health management protocols.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Genetics Counseling, Medical Genetics or Human Genetics

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

•     Genetic Counselor, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 
•     And 
•         Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) 
•         Or 
•         Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) 

 
State of Work Location: Missouri 

•     Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) 
•     Or 
•     Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) 

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

•     Licensed Genetic Counselor (LGC) - Oklahoma State Department of Health 
•     And 
•         Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) 
•         Or 
•         Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) 

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

•     Licensed Genetic Counselor (LGC) - WI - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 
•     And 
•         Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) 
•         Or 
•         Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4874900235 Prfee PD-Genetics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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