Genetic Counselor

The University of Vermont Health Network

$74K — $111K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in genetic counseling from an ABGC-accredited program
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified by the ABGC
  • 1-3 years of prior genetic counseling experience preferred
  • Relevant clinical experience accepted for new graduates
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide genetic counseling in specialized areas like prenatal diagnosis and molecular genetics
  • Conduct consultations for prenatal care and dysmorphology evaluations
  • Participate in inpatient consultations and subspecialty clinics
  • Contribute to clinical care, research, and educational initiatives
  • Engage in all activities of the Vermont Regional Genetics Center

Benefits

  • Full-time position with standard 40-hour work week
  • Day/evening shift with no weekend requirements
  • Opportunity to participate in research and teaching
  • Work within a supportive team environment
  • Exposure to a variety of specialized genetic counseling areas
Full Job Description
Building Name: UVMMC - 195 Colchester Ave

Location Address: 195 Colchester Ave, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Obstetrics, Midwifery, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day/Eve

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $35.78 Mid $44.73 Max $53.67

Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide professional genetic counseling services in specialized areas such as prenatal diagnosis, teratogens, biochemical genetics, molecular genetics, and medical genetics, as part of prenatal consultations, dysmorphology evaluations, inpatient consultations, and specified subspecialty clinics. Participate in clinical care, research, and teaching. Participate in all other activities of the Vermont Regional Genetics Center.

EDUCATION:

The minimum qualifications are a Master's Degree in genetic counseling from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and being Board Eligible or Board Certified by the ABGC.

EXPERIENCE:

1-3 years previous genetic counselor experience preferred.  New graduates would be considered with relevant clinical experience.

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