Genetic Counselor Ii - San Jose, United States - The County of Santa Clara

The County of Santa Clara

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San Jose, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Salary
- $129, $156,532.48 Annually
Location

San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number
24Y09-A
Department
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Opening Date
05/09/2024
Closing Date
5/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
01
Description:

Under general supervision, to counsel, support, educate, and inform individuals and families with or at risk of inherited genetic disorders and birth defects about the medical, scientific, and psychological resources available to them; to promote an understanding of birth disorders so that individuals and families can adapt to the risk or condition and make informed choices.

Typical Tasks:

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Establishes a mutually agreed upon genetic counseling agenda with the patient and their family;
Elicits and obtains family history and medical information, including pregnancy development;
Provides professional psychosocial genetic counseling to individuals regarding hereditary conditions posing potential risks to their children;
Recommends medical or genetic testing to individuals/families at risk for genetic diseases or birth defects;
Educates and explains technical and medical aspects of diagnostic and screening methods and reproductive options, including associated risks, benefits, and limitations;
Coordinates communication between patient and multidisciplinary medical team in the diagnosis and evaluation of birth conditions;
Provides direct inpatient and outpatient care, including at satellite clinics;
Charts, reports, coordinates, and categorizes clinical testing and test results that are approved by the specialty clinician;
Supervises and teaches genetic counseling interns;
Educates medical students, nurses, residents, and fellows through research, community outreach, and multidisciplinary clinic development regarding genetic counseling and treatment services and current medical genetic updates;
Responds to individuals/families in a timely manner;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
Performs other duties, as required.

Employment Standards:

Training and Experience Note:
The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling/Human Genetics or closely related field;
and

Two (2) years of full-time experience working as a Genetic Counselor equivalent to Genetic Counselor I with the County of Santa Clara.

Special Requirements

Possess and maintain a Genetic Counselor license issued by the California Department of Public Health, in good standing, for the duration of employment in this classification.
Possess and maintain a valid certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, for the duration of employment in this classification.
Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSWrelated training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of:

Principles of supervision and training and methods of instruction;
Clinical expertise in area of specialty;
Inherited disorders and detectable conditions;
Effective counseling technique and session structure;
Benefits and risks of noninvasive screening and invasive diagnostic testing;
Effective techniques for individual case management and collaboration with multidisciplinary health professionals to promote patient care;
Relevant community agencies and available public and private support services;
Agespecific competencies required for effective counseling on cases involving infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics;
English usage, style, grammar, punctation, and spelling;

Ability to:

Supervise and assign the work of interns;
Obtain and interpret family medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence;
Work in collaboration with health professionals to assist families facing prenatal genetic abnormalities and birth defects;
Identify and respond to issues and problems effectively and in a timely manner;
Maintain confidentiality; listen and obtain clarification to ensure that instructions/requests are fully comprehended;
Educate individuals, families, and medical professionals about inherited genetic disorders or birth defects and the medical testing, sci