Genetic Counselor- Cardiology Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, BCVI

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The Genetic Counselor reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Genetic Counselor is primarily responsible for providing cardiovascular genetic counseling to patients and working with the Cardiovascular Genetics team, working with other faculty of the Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling to provide lectures, supervision and mentoring of graduate students and participates in the clinical research program of the section.

Requirements

• Genetic Counselor, Licensed.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• providing cardiovascular genetic counseling to patients
• working with the Cardiovascular Genetics team
• working with other faculty of the Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling to provide lectures, supervision and mentoring of graduate students
• participates in the clinical research program of the section
• Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
• Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of Cardiovascular clinical genetics
• Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, financial issues, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
• Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
• Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
• Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
• Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.

Benefits

• competitive benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• lifecycle benefits
• wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events
• Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees