The Family Cancer Assessment Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our multidisciplinary team. The genetic counselor provides education, risk assessment, counseling, support, and follow-up to individuals and families who have or may have inherited cancer susceptibility. Under minimal supervision, responsible for identifying, investigating, interpreting, and communicating potential risk factors. Provides services on a clinical basis and as part of research studies.

Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring individuals whose merit and experience promote a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist workforce and culture.

Each employee has a unique background and life experience. We believe that maximizing diversity fuels the success of our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview, we invite you to share how your background, beliefs, and experience will prepare you to be effective in working in an environment that values diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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Responsibilities

1. Performs genetic risk assessments by collecting and evaluating medical and family histories.
2. Analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient, medical records and resource materials.
3. Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature and incorporates it into clinical practice.
4. Explains testing options, procedures, test results and there implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.
5. Works with health care team in development and implementation of the care plan.
6. Advises patients and families regarding financial and community resources.
7. Coordinates the ordering of genetic testing, reporting of results and communication of results to the patient and referring providers.
8. Evaluates outcomes and modifies testing or medical recommendations.
9. Facilitates involvement of treatment team members, timely reports and scheduling of team conferences.
10. Participates in genetics education at the University of Utah and of community health care providers. Supervises genetic counseling trainees.
11. Recruits and consents patients to appropriate trials, collects study data, and actively participates in the analysis and interpretation of research data.

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Required
Current license as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah.
Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program.

Preferred
Licensure to practice in a clinical field.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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Type

Benefited Staff

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Additional Information

Open Date

05/02/2023

Requisition Number

PRN34780B

Job Title

PS Genetic Counselor

Working Title

PS Genetic Counselor

Job Grade

UGR

FLSA Code

Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

President

Department

01233 - HCI Genetic Counselors

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

DOE

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes