Genetics Counselor - Oncology

Redeemer Health•Abington Township, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Redeemer Health means becoming part of an inclusive, supportive team where your professional growth is valued. Our strength comes from bringing different perspectives and talent to our workforce, spanning PA & NJ. We offer programs that set up new team members for long-term success including education assistance, scholarships, and career training. With medical and dental coverage, access to childcare & fitness facilities on campus, investment in your retirement, and community events, your career at Redeemer is more than a job. You’ll discover a commitment to quality care in a safe environment and a foundation from which you can provide and receive personalized attention. We look forward to being a part of your professional journey. We invite you to apply today. The role of the Genetic Counselor is assisting patients and their families to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of the genetics related to inherited diseases. This role includes; Interpretation of family /medical histories to assess the patients chance of disease occurrence or recurrence, providing education with respect to inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research as they relate to breast and other oncology patients, and to provide counseling to promote informed patient choices and/or adaptation to the risk or condition (as per the National Society of Genetic Counselors). This individual is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Genetic Program at Holy Redeemer Hospital, facilitating a support group for individuals and families with inherited predisposition to cancer, and conducting health promotion and awareness programs in the community. Services and counseling provided by the Genetic Counselor will conform to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities (ERDs).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in genetic counseling
Current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
Master of Science Degree in Genetic Counseling
Proficient in use of personal computer programs including word processing and data management programs
Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in the area of Inherited Cancer Susceptibility syndromes preferred
Membership in the National Society of Genetics Counselors or similar Professional organization is preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting patients and their families to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of the genetics related to inherited diseases
Interpretation of family /medical histories to assess the patients chance of disease occurrence or recurrence
Providing education with respect to inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources and research as they relate to breast and other oncology patients
Providing counseling to promote informed patient choices and/or adaptation to the risk or condition (as per the National Society of Genetic Counselors)
Coordinating and implementing the Genetic Program at Holy Redeemer Hospital
Facilitating a support group for individuals and families with inherited predisposition to cancer
Conducting health promotion and awareness programs in the community
Ensuring services and counseling conform to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities (ERDs)