Genetic Counselor II

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Genetic Counselor II 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. The counselor will be involved in clinical supervision of genetic counseling students. The counselor may be asked to contribute and write newsletter articles and blog posts and give educational talks to other healthcare providers, patients, and lay persons. This position also provides active involvement with protocols involving genetic research and development of patient education materials. Your Tomorrow is Here! As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion. At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in. It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known. Apply today to be part of the future of prevailing over cancer.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or equivalent Required
• 3 years experience in cancer genetic counseling Required
• Amer Bd of Genetic Counseling Required
• PA Genetic Counselor License Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in teaching and/or student supervision Preferred

Responsibilities

• provide genetic counseling services for a variety of cancer syndromes
• communicate with patients, other genetic counselors and health care professionals to review family histories and determine eligibility for genetic testing and research protocols
• clinical supervision of genetic counseling students
• contribute and write newsletter articles and blog posts
• give educational talks to other healthcare providers, patients, and lay persons
• active involvement with protocols involving genetic research and development of patient education materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level