Genetic Counselor II at CN Hospital (Main Campus)
CN Hospital (Main Campus) · Washington, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Washington
Minimum Education
Master's Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
4 years Practicing genetic counselor (Required)
2 years Experience in student supervision (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Foster student trainee growth.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensure & Certification Board certified. (Required)
Language
Arabic (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services
- Obtain medical and family history of patients and review pertinet medical records.
- Perform risk assessment and discuss the pattern of inheritance pertinent to the specific disorder(s) that have been diagnosed in the family, and review recurrence risks for at-risk family members.
- Perform a psychosocial assessment and provide psychosocial support; counsel patients regarding available testing options and explore the risks and benefits of testing.
- Complete chart notes or summaries of the counseling session for the family, medical records, and the referring physician with guidance from a senior genetic counselor; provide backup support for other genetic counselors in the department.
- Provide appropriate written information to families about support groups and resources for their specific disorder or circumstance; facilitate referrals as needed; respond to patient's questions/concerns in a timely manner.
- Triage of questions from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.
Advocacy
- Promote genetic disease awareness.
Research
- Review current literature and recommended guidelines for upcoming patients.
- Provide up-to-date information regarding clinical trials and/or research as they relate to the patient care.
Education
- Remain up-to-date with current genetic literature.
- Attend regional and national meetings and disseminate information learned at the following genetic counselor meeting.
- Acively participate in monthly journal club.
- Achieve genetic counseling board certification.
- Permit students/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities that relate to patient care.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
- Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
