Genetic Counselor I/II/III

Cincinnati Children's

1d•$74,298 - $116,688•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Genetic Counselor who is passionate about inpatient clinical care and eager to partner with multidisciplinary teams to provide consultative genetic services throughout the hospital.

Requirements

Masters degree in related field.
May require clinical license, certification or training
Ohio Genetic Counseling License; Certified/eligible for certification by the ABMG or ABGC
Ohio Genetic Counseling Licenses; Certification through the ABGC
5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

Act as the liaison for clients.
Obtain and/or evaluate the medical histories of a client to determine the risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases.
Discuss with a client the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management of risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases.
Identify and/or coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies as appropriate for genetic assessment.
Integrate the results of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests with individual and family medical histories.
Explain to a client the clinical implications of the results of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic tests.
Evaluate the response of a client to one or more genetic conditions or the risk of reoccurrence and provide counseling and guidance.
Identify and/or use community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy.
Provide medical, genetic, and counseling information to clients.
Demonstrates positive leadership skills in area of expertise.
Provide advanced genetic counseling services in an area of expertise in the conduct of healthcare.
Demonstrate a significant leadership role within the division, organization, and / or regionally in genetic counseling services.
The genetic counselor will lead divisional and / or institutional research including serving as a primary research advisor to university level students, first or last author of presented abstracts, and authoring peer-reviewed publications.
The genetic counselor will provide independent supervision, education, and course instruction for students at the University level, residents, and fellows.
Develop and organize trainee / staff rotations.
Provide genetics-related lectures at organizational or regional meetings and / or coordinate regional educational series.
Contribute to text book content.
The genetic counselor will lead and execute organizational service activities such as local community health events, quality improvement projects, and divisional / organizational projects and/or contribute significantly to the planning and execution of regional / national service activities.
Lead advanced genetic counseling.
Complete at least 125 hours of additional training applicable to the practice of genetic counseling.
Leads research efforts and provides presentations at regional meetings.
Provides leadership for professional organizations, advocacy groups or divisional projects.