Genetic Counselor, Cardiac Cath Services – Fixed Term, Full Time, Days (08HR)
About The Position
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Genetic Counselor Level I is an entry level position focused on acquiring job skills and knowledge of policies and procedures. A GC I develops clinical judgement within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Performs work in assigned area(s) to develop expertise needed to be fully functional in an assigned specialty area/clinic. Locations Stanford Health Care
Requirements
- Master's degree in genetic counseling from an accredited college or university
- 0 to 1 years of relevant experience required.
- Ability to develop a clinically appropriate genetic counseling plan
- Ability to facilitate genetic testing for patients and communicate results
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds in a compassionate manner.
- Ability to provide genetic, medical and technical information in an understandable and comprehensive way
- Ability to provide appropriate referrals
- Ability to work independently and apply clinical judgement
- Knowledge of genetic conditions and disorders
- Knowledge of and ability to apply genetic counseling methods and techniques
- Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies
- Ability to supervise, advise and train other medical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
- CGCL - CA Genetic Counselor License required
Responsibilities
- Collecting appropriate family history information, reviewing patient medical records, and records of key affected individuals in the family, as needed
- Educating patients about hereditary conditions, inheritance patterns, genetic contributions to disease, recurrence risks in the patient and family members, and any guidelines specific to the genetic condition
- Discussing genetic testing options and potential outcomes; Obtaining informed consent
- Conveying information and results to patients in a level appropriate to the patient’s understanding and addressing the emotional impact of the information to facilitate patient processing
- Identifying potential genetic risks to family members and recommending genetic counseling and testing in the family
- Maintaining case documentation and clinical notes
- Providing appropriate referrals to specialty services
- Working with the healthcare team to deliver timely genetic counseling and testing to patients; contributing to the development of a patient’s care plan
- Pursuing professional growth by participating in educational programs, reviewing literature, and attending local, regional and national conferences.
- Participating in process improvement projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
