Genetic Counselor, Stanford Center for Marfan Syndrome and Related Aortic Disorders

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

27d•$57 - $76

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) Join a strong team of specialized cardiovascular genetic counselors housed within cutting-edge multidisciplinary subspecialty clinics at a leading academic medical center. This position is integrated within adult cardiology at the Stanford Center for Marfan Syndrome and Related Aortic Disorders. The center is the largest of its kind in California and a nationally leading center for the diagnosis and treatment of genetic aortic disorders. We provide ourselves on providing comprehensive, integrated, cutting-edge care. The genetic counselor will work with a close-knit team of cardiologists, CT surgeons, and advanced practice providers in inpatient and outpatient settings. Experience in an inpatient setting and/or cardiovascular genetics is preferred but not required. This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Genetic Counselor Level II applies acquired job skills, and knowledge of policies and procedures. Exercises 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
Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in an inpatient setting and/or cardiovascular genetics is preferred but not 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