Genetic Counselor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs genetic risk assessments by collecting and valuating medical and family histories.
- Analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient, medical records and resource materials.
- Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature and incorporates it into clinical practice.
- Explains testing options, procedures, test results and the implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.
- Works with health care team in development and implementation of the care plan.
- Advises patients and families regarding financial and community resources.
- Coordinates the ordering of genetic testing, reporting of results and communication of results to the patient and referring providers.
- Evaluates outcomes and modifies testing or medical recommendations.
- Facilities involvement of treatment team members, timely reports and scheduling of team conferences.
- Participants in genetics education with Community Hospital and other community health care providers. Supervises genetic counseling trainees.
- Recruits and consents patients to appropriate trials, collects study data and actively participates in the analysis and interpretation of research data.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s Degree in genetic counseling from an accredited program or equivalency OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
- Licensed or eligible for genetic counseling licensure in the state of Colorado Board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or achieving board certification within 2 Board certification exam cycles (can be obtained after hire date)