Genetic Counselor - Lab-Molecular Pathology

Dartmouth Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics is home to the largest laboratory in NH, providing Pathology and Clinical Laboratory services to DHMC & Clinics physician practices, Dartmouth Health system member hospitals, as well as to independent practices and hospitals throughout NH and VT. The department is a leader in process improvement (LEAN/Six Sigma), resulting in a renovated space designed for workflow efficiency. With a slogan of ‘Investigate, innovate and validate,' our lab is: A high-volume lab with cutting-edge technology and automation A culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork for future innovation A place to learn and grow. The Genetic Counselor, as a part of the Lab-Molecular Pathology team, collaborates with clinicians and Clinical Laboratory Scientists to guide test selection, communicate results, and support quality, regulatory, and research efforts within the lab. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week on-site position working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Licensed Genetic Counselor NH OR Temp Lic Gen Counselor NH within 14 days.
• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) OR Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC-ABMGG) within 1095 days.
• If certified Genetic counselor prior to 1991, certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates aspects of genetic consultations for individuals and families.
• Provides triage for referrals, incoming calls, and inpatient consults.
• Obtains and evaluates individual, pregnancy, medical, and family histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions in a patient, their offspring, and other family members.
• Discusses the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management for genetic or medical conditions with patients and families.
• Identifies and coordinates genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies for the genetic assessment.
• Explains the clinical implications of the results of genetic laboratory tests or other diagnostic testing.
• Integrates genetic laboratory results and other diagnostic studies with the personal and family histories to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions.
• Evaluates a patient's or family's response to the genetic information reviewed and provide counseling.
• Provides written documentation of phone calls and office notes in the electronic medical record and for families.
• Participates in the teaching of residents, medical students, and other students.
• Participates in the supervision of genetic counseling students.
• Assists with data entry and maintenance of the department database.
• Participates in ongoing research activities of the program and the development of department protocols.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree