Genetics Counselor - Urbana, United States - The Carle Foundation

Description

Genetics Counselor - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Department:
Maternal Fetal Medicine - CFH_10_49


Job Category:
Allied Health

Employment Type:
Full - Time

Job ID:

35257

Experience Required:
None

Shift:
Day


Location:
Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule:
M-F 8a-5p

On Call Requirements:
None
Work

Location:
Carle Foundation Hospital

Nursing Specialty:
Medical Specialties
Secondary

Job Category:
Allied Health

Other Posting Information:

Sign On Bonus:
$7,500

Relocation:
$2,500 (over 50 miles)

This position supports both MFM and Pediatric Specialties.

Holiday Requirements:
None

Position Summary:
The Genetics Counselor provides general pre- and post-testing support for genetic testing.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Masters Genetic Counseling

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
American College of Genetic Counseling. Temporary Licensed Genetic Counselor must be licensed within 90 days.


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
None Specified


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Communication skills, critical thinking skills, interpersonal and counseling skills, psychosocial assessment skills and professional ethics and values.

Essential Functions:
Documents all patient interaction, significant observations, interventions, and actions taken in the patient's medical record.
Provides genetic counseling to patients and families regarding genetics risk, diagnosis, and diagnostic testing.

Serves as a clinical resource person and effectively shares clinical expertise with staff, students, and community in both formal and informal teaching sessions.

Temporary Licensed Genetic Counselors shall practice only under the supervision of a qualified supervisor.

Provides genetic counseling to prenatal/pre-conceptual patients and families referred to Maternal Fetal Medicine regarding genetic disorders affecting the pregnancy/fetus, risks, diagnosis, and diagnostic testing.

Facilitates communication across the spectrum of prenatal and pediatric subspecialists and implements process improvement strategies that improve patient care. This may include instructing patients on the process and protocols for consultation with pediatric subspecialists.

Assists in the treatment of prenatal patients and families with known genetic disorders, and of patients at risk for the development of these disorders.

Intervenes as a crisis and bereavement counselor in situations requiring genetic counseling.
Advise and assist staff upon the appropriateness of prenatal patient referrals and requisite medical records.
Analyze and interpret clinical/laboratory findings. Disclose normal and abnormal results to patients and referring physicians as needed.

Serves as a clinical resource person and effectively shares clinical expertise with staff, students, and community in both formal and informal teaching sessions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
Maternal Fetal Medicine - CFH_10_49

Urbana, IL

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