JOB SUMMARYWorks under moderate supervision of physician and/or principal investigator to provide genetic counseling to patients who have birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for variety of inherited conditions. Functions as part of multidisciplinary team, including physicians, Ph.D. researchers, nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals.
Candidates should have experience with, or a strong interest in, hemophilia and inherited bleeding disorders, as 50% of this role involves genetic counseling within a multidisciplinary Hemophilia Treatment Center. The genetic counselor will work closely with hematologists and other care team members to provide comprehensive patient care. The remaining 50% supports a lipid-focused research project and clinic, making this an ideal opportunity for someone interested in both clinical care and research.
BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequired- Education
Master's Degree from board accredited program in genetics
- Licenses and Certifications
(ABGC-CGC) CERTIFIED GENETIC COUNSELOR by American Board of Medical Genetics or American Board of Genetic Counseling within 1 Year
Preferred- Experience
3 years of related experience
JOB DUTIES- Educates patients and families concerned about their conditions, possible risks of cancer and other diseases, and how to best manage problems.
- Obtains and examines personal and family medical histories to determine likelihood of genetic problems; requests and reviews medical records; constructs family histories in computer drawn pedigree form; interprets data for genetic risks to patient and other family members.
- Assists patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders that do not conflict with their religious or ethical values; assists patients and/or their families to understand genetic predisposition disease, including options and limitations of prevention strategies; counsels patients on potential adverse affects of positive gene test; discusses limitations of negative gene test(s).
- Establishes patient referrals to appropriate individuals or clinics for genetic screening as required.
- Arranges for appropriate genetic testing, including contacting laboratory, arranging sample collection, transporting of samples, and receiving results.
- Conducts research on various genetic disorder studies with complete responsibility for initiating, locating, contacting/recruiting, and updating demographic and family medical history.
- Prepares written summaries of encounters/studies with patients and family members; proofs and files research records and/or medical records as appropriate.
- Reviews all cases encountered with principal investigator or physician.
- Provides longitudinal follow-up with patients who have previously undergone testing; provides written summaries to patients as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
