Genetic Counselor
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Job Description
Genetic counselors offer people advice and information about medical genetics, using their focused graduate degrees and training as health professionals.
Biology, genetics, psychology, public health, nursing, and similar fields all provide a springboard into this discipline.
When individuals want to undergo genetic testing to assess their disease risk, genetic counselors offer vital help with improving peoples' comprehension of genetic risk factors.
They highlight the meaning of genetics and disease as it relates to family, psychological condition, and overall medical care, and assist people in accepting these factors.
Responsibilities
Genetic counselors also research family medical history, aiding individuals in pinpointing potential genetic predispositions so that they can get the tests they need most.
They educate patients on the risks of contracting particular ailments based on genetic information and family histories.
Their responsibilities include:
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Performing analyses on patient and family histories
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Conducting genetic testing procedures
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Performing genetic risk exams and consult patients
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Educating individuals, family members, and loved ones on patient health risks
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Counseling patients upon diagnosis and assist with management.
Skills
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Communication |
Must effectively communicate with your co-workers to ensure the best care and the proper procedures. Must be able to communicate in high-stress environments. |
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Active Listening |
Offering your full attention to an individual person or group in order to fully understand problems and their nature. |
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Critical Thinking |
Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Judgment and Decision Making |
Needs to be able to act autonomously and make difficult decisions that would benefit the patient or make corrections. Must consider all benefits and repercussions of potential actions and choose the appropriate one. |
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Complex Problem Solving |
Must be able to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate corrective options and implement solutions. |
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Stress Management |
Must be able to endure intense situations and handle pressure that comes with extreme situations you may encounter. |
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Trustworthiness |
Must be trustworthy because you have people's lives in your hands and what you do could help or hurt them. They are entrusted with a great responsibility and must live up to it. |
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Perceptiveness |
Gauging how people react and read their body language to decipher their feelings and predict their actions. They must be able to determine if people could be a risk to themselves or others and to distinguish truths from lies. |
Working Conditions
Genetic counselors typically work in clinical settings such as hospitals, doctor's offices, laboratories, research institutes, insurance companies, and various other areas throughout the healthcare industry. Most work the standard 40-hour week.
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Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
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| $58,610.00 | $28.18 | 2,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
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| Counselor, Genetic | Park Nicollet Health Services | St. Louis Park, MN | 01.18.2019 |
| Provides genetic counseling for patients under the supervision of a physician or in consult with a physician. Provides high quality care in accordance with the National Society of Genetic Counselors an Code of Ethics. Education/Experience:... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | University of Virginia Health System | Charlottesville, VA | 10.14.2019 |
| The Center for Public Health Genomics at the University of Virginia is seeking a part-time Genetics Counselor to provide support to participants in a research study that focuses on the genetic risk of type 1 diabetes. Families with children at... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | VCU Health System | Richmond, VA | 10.14.2019 |
| - Masters degree is required VCU Health System's Human Genetics is seeking a full time Genetic Counselor to provide genetic evaluation and counseling services to patients in your area of expertise, significant others and/or family members... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | University of Virginia Health System | Charlottesville, VA | 10.14.2019 |
| The Department of Pediatrics Genetics is seeking an Genetics Counselor to provide patient counseling on genetic markers, disease prevention, and other health information. They review medical records, perform clinical evaluations, and prepare... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | Community Health Network | Indianapolis, IN | 10.16.2019 |
| This provider will join Community Physician Network, a multi-specialty group with over 1,000 providers in Indianapolis, IN. With an appealing blend of big-city amenities, cosmopolitan style, and communities which boast top notch school systems,... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston, MA | 10.16.2019 |
| Provides genetic counseling to patients regarding hereditary syndromes. Counsels patients and families concerning genetic issues. Serves as a resource to physicians, staff, and other genetic counselors regarding genetic issues. Essential... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | St. Luke's Hospital | Duluth, MN | 10.16.2019 |
| The Genetic Counselor works independently to serve the SLH Clinic Division by providing personalized help patients may need as they make decisions about their genetic health. The Genetic Counselor assesses individual or family risk for a variety... | |||
| Genetic Counselor, Laboratory | Park Nicollet Health Services | St. Louis Park, MN | 10.11.2019 |
| Work as member of laboratory team, and provide information and technical support to outside clients, clinicians and laboratory staff. Coordinate and track specimens, report results, and act as client liaison to recommend medical or genetic... | |||
| Cancer Genetic Counselor | Regions Hospital | St Paul, MN | 10.16.2019 |
| Job Description: Regions Hospital Cancer Care Center is seeking a Genetic Counselor to work in a fast paced, compassionate environment. Regions Hospitals dedication to patient care and commitment to a healthy workplace, or Best Care, Best... | |||
| Genetic Counselor/UKHC | UK HealthCare | Lexington, KY | 10.16.2019 |
| The Genetics/Metabolic division, under the Department of Pediatrics, seeks a Genetic Counselor to assist providers and multidisciplinary team with patient care in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include: Assist physicians in... | |||
| GENETIC COUNSELOR | Owensboro Health | Owensboro, KY | 07.03.2019 |
| Assesses individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provides information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited... | |||
| Oncology Genetic Counselor | Allina Health | Coon Rapids, MN | 10.09.2019 |
| Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | Essentia Health | Duluth, MN | 10.16.2019 |
| Under the direct supervision of licensed physicians, works interdependently and collaboratively with medical staff in order to augment and enhance the total health care of individuals, couples and families. Specializes in translating the family... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | Essentia Health - Fargo | Fargo, ND | 10.16.2019 |
| Under the direct supervision of licensed physicians, works interdependently and collaboratively with medical staff in order to augment and enhance the total health care of individuals, couples and families. Specializes in translating the family... | |||
| Genetic Counselor - Cancer Services (Murrells Inlet, SC) | Tidelands Health | Myrtle Beach, SC | 10.14.2019 |
| Genetic counselors are trained to analyze genetic data and communicate risk factors to patients and their families. Cancer genetic counseling aims to identify those with heritable cancer susceptibility for the purpose of promoting cancer-risk... | |||
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Counselor, Genetic
St. Louis Park, MN
Park Nicollet Health Services
Provides genetic counseling for patients under the supervision of a physician or in consult with a physician. Provides high quality care in accordance with the National Society of Genetic Counselors an Code of Ethics. Education/Experience:...
-
Genetic Counselor
Charlottesville, Vi
University of Virginia Health System
The Center for Public Health Genomics at the University of Virginia is seeking a part-time Genetics Counselor to provide support to participants in a research study that focuses on the genetic risk of type 1 diabetes. Families with children at...
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Genetic Counselor
Richmond, VA
VCU Health System
- Masters degree is required VCU Health System's Human Genetics is seeking a full time Genetic Counselor to provide genetic evaluation and counseling services to patients in your area of expertise, significant others and/or family members...
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Genetic Counselor
Charlottesville, Vi
University of Virginia Health System
The Department of Pediatrics Genetics is seeking an Genetics Counselor to provide patient counseling on genetic markers, disease prevention, and other health information. They review medical records, perform clinical evaluations, and prepare...
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Genetic Counselor
Indianapolis, IN
Community Health Network
This provider will join Community Physician Network, a multi-specialty group with over 1,000 providers in Indianapolis, IN. With an appealing blend of big-city amenities, cosmopolitan style, and communities which boast top notch school systems,...
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Genetic Counselor
Boston, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Provides genetic counseling to patients regarding hereditary syndromes. Counsels patients and families concerning genetic issues. Serves as a resource to physicians, staff, and other genetic counselors regarding genetic issues. Essential...
-
Genetic Counselor
Duluth, MN
St. Luke's Hospital
The Genetic Counselor works independently to serve the SLH Clinic Division by providing personalized help patients may need as they make decisions about their genetic health. The Genetic Counselor assesses individual or family risk for a variety...
-
Genetic Counselor, Laboratory
St. Louis Park, MN
Park Nicollet Health Services
Work as member of laboratory team, and provide information and technical support to outside clients, clinicians and laboratory staff. Coordinate and track specimens, report results, and act as client liaison to recommend medical or genetic...
-
Cancer Genetic Counselor
St. Paul, MN
Regions Hospital
Job Description: Regions Hospital Cancer Care Center is seeking a Genetic Counselor to work in a fast paced, compassionate environment. Regions Hospitals dedication to patient care and commitment to a healthy workplace, or Best Care, Best...
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Genetic Counselor/UKHC
Lexington, KY
UK HealthCare
The Genetics/Metabolic division, under the Department of Pediatrics, seeks a Genetic Counselor to assist providers and multidisciplinary team with patient care in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include: Assist physicians in...
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GENETIC COUNSELOR
Owensboro, KY
Owensboro Health
Assesses individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provides information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited...
-
Oncology Genetic Counselor
Minneapolis, MN
Allina Health
Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares...
-
Genetic Counselor
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health
Under the direct supervision of licensed physicians, works interdependently and collaboratively with medical staff in order to augment and enhance the total health care of individuals, couples and families. Specializes in translating the family...
-
Genetic Counselor
Fargo, ND
Essentia Health - Fargo
Under the direct supervision of licensed physicians, works interdependently and collaboratively with medical staff in order to augment and enhance the total health care of individuals, couples and families. Specializes in translating the family...
-
Genetic Counselor - Cancer Services (Murrells Inlet, SC)
Myrtle Beach, SC
Tidelands Health
Genetic counselors are trained to analyze genetic data and communicate risk factors to patients and their families. Cancer genetic counseling aims to identify those with heritable cancer susceptibility for the purpose of promoting cancer-risk...