Genetic Counselor

Hartford HealthCare • Hartford, CT

60d

About The Position

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services- all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology. The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital is seeking a full-time Genetic Counselor. Joining an active and growing team of licensed and certified genetic counselors within an established, system-wide cancer risk assessment program. The Genetic Counselor will primarily work within the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, a comprehensive free-standing full-service ambulatory center. The Genetic Counselor will counsel patients who may be at an increased risk for cancer, based on their personal and/or family history, perform risk assessment, coordinate germline genetic testing, and disclose results. The Genetic Counselor will participate in both local and system-wide tumor boards and case conferences, may attend multidisciplinary clinics, as well as Disease Management Team meetings. Some travel will be required to satellite clinics, as needed. This Genetic Counselor will additionally have opportunities to participate in team research projects, including possible grant writing, as well as provide educational lectures to healthcare professionals and/or the public.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/ Genetic Counseling required
• ABGC Board certification is required at hire or the individual must be ABGC- board- eligible and have active candidate status.
• Connecticut Genetic Counselor license

Nice To Haves

• 2 years' experience in oncology genetic counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• counsel patients who may be at an increased risk for cancer, based on their personal and/or family history
• perform risk assessment
• coordinate germline genetic testing
• disclose results
• participate in both local and system-wide tumor boards and case conferences
• attend multidisciplinary clinics, as well as Disease Management Team meetings
• participate in team research projects, including possible grant writing
• provide educational lectures to healthcare professionals and/or the public

What This Job Offers

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