Job Description

Overview:

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

 

The Genetics Counselor qualifies for a sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities:

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.

 

 

Department Specific Job Function

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.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements
Education Level	Field of Study
Master's Degree	Genetic Counseling

 

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licenses/Certifications

 

Licensed Genetic Counselor within 90 days - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

 

 

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

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

Carle Health Company Overview:

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $33.92per hour - $58.34per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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