Genetic Counselor I

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

72d

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor I will provide genetic counseling services for a variety of cancer syndromes while communicating with patients, other genetic counselors and health care professionals to review family histories and determine eligibility for genetic testing and research protocols. Additional effort will go towards recruitment into genetic research protocols and involvement with student training and education. This position may also involve participation or coordination of special projects, such as the Mismatch Repair Testing Program.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in cancer genetic counseling.
• Amer Bd of Genetic Counseling certification.
• PA Genetic Counselor License.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling services for a variety of cancer syndromes.
• Communicate with patients, other genetic counselors, and health care professionals.
• Review family histories to determine eligibility for genetic testing and research protocols.
• Recruit patients into genetic research protocols.
• Involve in student training and education.
• Participate or coordinate special projects, such as the Mismatch Repair Testing Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees