Genetics Counselor 2
About The Position
The University of Washington Medical Center – Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Genetics Counselor 2. This position is split between the UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus in Seattle, WA and the UW Medicine Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Arlington, WA. The role involves providing genetic counseling services to patients and/or families in a preconception/prenatal setting, assisting medical geneticists in identifying potential fetal disorders, discussing prognosis and management options, and developing patient management plans. The counselor will compile family history, assess genetic disease risk, and provide grief and crisis counseling. They will explain disease signs, symptoms, probability of recurrence, prognosis, diagnostic methods, and available options including further testing, treatment, or pregnancy termination. The position also includes recommending and coordinating genetic testing, handling and shipping of human samples for specialized genetic testing, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- A Master's Degree in genetics counseling or a related field from a program accredited by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel
- One year of professional genetic counseling experience, or equivalent (student internship acceptable)
- Certification by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel as a Genetics Counselor.
- WA state DOH license for Genetic Counselor
Responsibilities
- Provide genetic counseling services to patients and/or families in a preconception/prenatal setting
- Assist medical geneticist on behalf of the patient in identifying a list of possible disorders that could adversely affect a fetus and determine patient management needs including further testing, treatment or medical procedures
- Discuss prognosis and management options with patient and primary caregiver and develop patient management plan
- Compile complete family history; obtain and review medical records; assess risk of genetic disease and provide grief and crisis counseling to individuals and/or families
- Based on family medical history, records, testing, discuss with patients and their families the risks involved in pregnancy and options for further testing and/or treatment to pursue ; explain disease signs and symptoms, probability of recurrence, prognosis, diagnostic methods/procedures, alternate courses of action and available options including further testing, treatment or pregnancy termination
- Identify which test to perform to address the specific condition or disorder evident in the medical history
- Recommend genetic testing for patients and partners. May recommend specialized genetic testing for rare syndromes and metabolic disorders for patients and their partners who are either pregnant or considering having children and who have conditions or medical histories that could adversely affect a pregnancy
- Coordinate ordering of test i.e. blood screen, placenta testing, etc. and disclosure of results; identify additional family members to be tested for potential carrier genes
- Coordinate the handling and shipping of human samples for specialized genetic testing with outside laboratories
- Work as part of a team with perinatology, radiology, neonatology, social services, clergy, health providers and other appropriate resources.
- Make appropriate referrals as necessary
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
