Genetic Counselor III

Seattle Children's Hospital•Tacoma, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate, administer, and deliver medical genetics counseling to patients and families at risk for hereditary disorders supporting the Seattle Children's Prenatal Diagnostic & Treatment Program. Assess recurrence risks and recommend medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost. Review implications with the patient and family and provide crisis intervention regarding unexpected genetic conditions. Educate physicians and health professionals and ensure appropriate patient referral and care. Assist in program development within the collaborative team of the Prenatal Center and educate staff (internal and external) as it relates to Genetic Counseling including the orientation and mentoring of Interns/Residents as well as new staff. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Requirements

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling.
Five (5) years of experience in Health care or a related field as determined by Seattle Children’s.
Demonstrated skills and experience in teaching using the Adult Learning Principles.
Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics OR Must have Active Candidate Status for the ABGC Board Examination and must successfully obtain ABGC Certification within two (2) ABGC exam cycles or within three (3) years after start of employment.
Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor OR Provisional Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric and specifically perinatal genetics.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, administer, and deliver medical genetics counseling to patients and families at risk for hereditary disorders supporting the Seattle Children's Prenatal Diagnostic & Treatment Program.
Assess recurrence risks and recommend medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost.
Review implications with the patient and family and provide crisis intervention regarding unexpected genetic conditions.
Educate physicians and health professionals and ensure appropriate patient referral and care.
Assist in program development within the collaborative team of the Prenatal Center.
Educate staff (internal and external) as it relates to Genetic Counseling including the orientation and mentoring of Interns/Residents as well as new staff.