AnnouncementDetails
Open Date 06/08/2026
Requisition Number PRN45280B
Job Title PS Genetic Counselor
Working Title PS Genetic Counselor
Career Progression Track UGR
Track LevelFLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, from 8am - 5pm, with some flexibility available. Hours may vary based on operational needs.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $80,000 - $111,040
Close Date 09/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)Job Summary Job SummaryThe Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate
opening for a Genetic Counselor. This position is responsible for providing information and support to families who have members with birth defects, genetic disorders or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited cardiac conditions. The care provider identifies, investigates, interprets, and communicates potential risk factors and provides support and counseling to families and care team members. This job has both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. If you are interested in becoming part of a collaborative and supportive genetics team whose mission is to improve the lives of children and their families, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of
Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit:
https://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics.
Responsibilities This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as
outlined in the position description.
DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions- Utilizes specific, detailed knowledge of genetics and acts as a consultant with applicable patient care specialists and referring care providers in providing professional options for the development of a collaborative plan of care. This may include providing recommendations for screening and evaluation for the patient and family members in addition to providing individualized patient and family education, emotional support, and counseling. Provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.
- Desire to work in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature and incorporates it into clinical practice.
- Provide clinical genetic counseling and care coordination within a busy genetics clinic staffed with a geneticist twice monthly.
- Oversees and/or answers questions regarding genetic testing and counseling consultations, as directed by the Division of Pediatric Cardiology.
- Desire to work within a collaborative, motivated team where responsibilities, roles, and patients are shared by genetic counseling team members.
- Contribute to a team culture that aims for consistent, supportive collaboration within our care team, while encouraging individual growth areas and professional pursuits.
- Clear, intentional, and thoughtful communication with team members is necessary.
- Will engage in research activities related to the field of cardiovascular genetics and genetic counseling. This includes support within the division for ongoing research efforts as well as team and individually initiated research involving cardiovascular genetics.
- Desire to engage in CV genetics program growth and development of operations and procedures to support the growing need for genetics within the division of cardiology.
- Support and display equitable care to all patient groups and develop care models that increase genetic counseling and testing equity.
Working Conditions and Physical DemandsEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require
light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving
patient care or medical equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Current license as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah.
Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferred
Licensure to practice in a clinical field.
Preferences Department Specific Preferences- American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification.
Applicants will be screened according to department preferences.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions SummaryAdditional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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