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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| Genetic Counselor | MaineHealth | Portland, ME | 06.26.2019 |
| Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/ONC Outpatient Care Clinic SCD Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Maine... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | Atlanticare | Galloway, NJ | 06.26.2019 |
| This is an amazing opportunity to grow a new program while receiving excellent support from an established one; it is also a chance to work in a truly high risk, high need population of very appreciative patients. Come and join a supportive,... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System | Spartanburg, SC | 05.15.2019 |
| The Medical Group of the Carolina is seeking a Genetic Counselor for their Medical Oncology Division. The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling to patients identified with predisposing characteristics and identified as being at... | |||
| 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 | VCU Health System | Richmond, VA | 06.26.2019 |
| - 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 | VCU Health System | Richmond, VA | 06.26.2019 |
| - 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 | Community Health Network | Indianapolis, IN | 06.26.2019 |
| 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 | Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA | 06.26.2019 |
| Job ID 83982 Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: 50 Wason Avenue Regular/Temporary: Regular Genetic Counselor This is the opportunity youve been looking for - New Grads welcome to apply! Baystate Health is seeking a Full-time Genetic... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | St. Luke's Hospital | Duluth, MN | 06.26.2019 |
| 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 | 04.17.2019 |
| 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 | 06.26.2019 |
| 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 | Hunterdon Healthcare | Flemington, NJ | 06.26.2019 |
| PositionSummary Provides genetic counseling for clients with a known or suspected inherited condition regarding the probability of developing the condition, the manifestations of the condition, the options for risk management associated with the... | |||
| Genetic Counselor (OB/GYN)- Per Diem | Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | 06.26.2019 |
| The counselor provides comprehensive genetics consultation services. Duties include eliciting appropriate family history and conveying genetic, medical and technical information including diagnosis, etiology, natural history, prognosis and... | |||
| Genetic Counselor | Allina Health | Minneapolis, MN | 02.08.2019 |
| 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 - Oncology Sign on Bonus | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 10.10.2018 |
| Reporting to the Service Line Administrator, the Genetic Counselor performs all components of genetic counseling in Hollings Cancer Center, governed by broad instruction in a constantly advancing field. | |||
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Genetic Counselor
Portland, ME
MaineHealth
Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/ONC Outpatient Care Clinic SCD Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Maine...
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Genetic Counselor
Pomona, NJ
Atlanticare
This is an amazing opportunity to grow a new program while receiving excellent support from an established one; it is also a chance to work in a truly high risk, high need population of very appreciative patients. Come and join a supportive,...
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Genetic Counselor
Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
The Medical Group of the Carolina is seeking a Genetic Counselor for their Medical Oncology Division. The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling to patients identified with predisposing characteristics and identified as being at...
-
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
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
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...
-
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
Springfield, MO
Baystate Medical Center
Job ID 83982 Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: 50 Wason Avenue Regular/Temporary: Regular Genetic Counselor This is the opportunity youve been looking for - New Grads welcome to apply! Baystate Health is seeking a Full-time Genetic...
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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...
-
Genetic Counselor
Flemington, NJ
Hunterdon Healthcare
PositionSummary Provides genetic counseling for clients with a known or suspected inherited condition regarding the probability of developing the condition, the manifestations of the condition, the options for risk management associated with the...
-
Genetic Counselor (OB/GYN)- Per Diem
Boston, MA
Boston Medical Center
The counselor provides comprehensive genetics consultation services. Duties include eliciting appropriate family history and conveying genetic, medical and technical information including diagnosis, etiology, natural history, prognosis and...
-
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 - Oncology Sign on Bonus
Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
Reporting to the Service Line Administrator, the Genetic Counselor performs all components of genetic counseling in Hollings Cancer Center, governed by broad instruction in a constantly advancing field.