APP - Genetic Counselor

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

16d

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Union Position: No Department Details The PRN Genetic Counselor position will float to provide genetic counseling services across a variety of different specialties throughout Sanford Health - Sioux Falls, including Children's, Women's, Cancer, and other adult specialties. Applicant must be eligible to take boards and become licensed in South Dakota. Summary The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling to individuals and families at risk for heredity disorders; supports patient and families dealing with emotional and psychological problems related to disorder. Job Description Gathers patient information such as historical records and family health conditions for medical assessment. Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost. Educates patients and health professionals about genetic disorders; ensures appropriate patient referral and care. Reviews implications with the patient and provides crisis intervention regarding unexpected genetic conditions. Ability to operate in clinic and laboratory settings and collaborate between the two. In laboratory settings, the Genetic Counselor reviews literature and translates to reports, reviews family histories to assess particular issues, and interacts with colleagues to coordinate with lab techs and directors on reporting of results. In clinic settings, the Genetic Counselor reviews literature and translates to patients, reviews family histories to assess for genetic risks, and collaborates with physicians and nurses on reporting of patients. Qualifications Master of science from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is required. Fulfills expectations for Genetic Counselor as outlined by the ABGC. Master of Science from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is required. Fulfills expectations for Genetic Counselor as outlined by the ABGC. Applicable state licensure is required. Board certification through the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) is required upon hire. If candidates are new graduates, documentation of graduation from an accredited program must be provided upon hire; candidates are expected to sit for respective certification within their first year. Full licensure and ordering requirements require board certification. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected]. Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and nine countries.

Requirements

• Master of science from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is required.
• Fulfills expectations for Genetic Counselor as outlined by the ABGC.
• Master of Science from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is required.
• Fulfills expectations for Genetic Counselor as outlined by the ABGC.
• Applicable state licensure is required.
• Board certification through the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) is required upon hire.
• If candidates are new graduates, documentation of graduation from an accredited program must be provided upon hire; candidates are expected to sit for respective certification within their first year.
• Full licensure and ordering requirements require board certification.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient information such as historical records and family health conditions for medical assessment.
• Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost.
• Educates patients and health professionals about genetic disorders; ensures appropriate patient referral and care.
• Reviews implications with the patient and provides crisis intervention regarding unexpected genetic conditions.
• Ability to operate in clinic and laboratory settings and collaborate between the two.
• In laboratory settings, the Genetic Counselor reviews literature and translates to reports, reviews family histories to assess particular issues, and interacts with colleagues to coordinate with lab techs and directors on reporting of results.
• In clinic settings, the Genetic Counselor reviews literature and translates to patients, reviews family histories to assess for genetic risks, and collaborates with physicians and nurses on reporting of patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees