Genetic Counselor I
Company: THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 18, 2023
Job Description:
Job SummaryThis Genetic Counselor will be responsible for:
- Providing genetic counseling to individuals and families at
risk for specific hereditary disorders. Interpreting family
history, clinical and genetic findings to predict risk to patient.
Obtaining and reviewing medical, developmental, and family history
information as part of diagnostic team. Ascertaining needs and
agendas of patients/ families
- Responding to inquiries related to diagnostic evaluations,
hereditary risks, genetic testing, and pregnancy exposures.
Participating in the communication process and educating families.
Providing documentation of evaluation for families and referring
physicians
- Overseeing and coordinating daily operations of assigned
research study(s). Acting as liaison between principal
investigator, study staff, and project collaborators. Contributing
to the development of research protocols and/or consent forms as
required for review by the Institutional Review Board. Assisting in
preparing applications for research funding
- Responding to inquiries related to research eligibility and
procedures, diagnostic evaluations, hereditary risks, and genetic
testing within scope of research project
- Identifying, contacting, and screening potential
participants/families for eligibility of participation in research
studies. Obtaining informed consent for study participation from
eligible individuals/families
- Collecting and interpreting family/medical history, clinical
and genetic findings for research studies
- Monitoring and reviewing data/sample collection, computer
entry, and related activities to ensure compliance and consistency
of application
- Developing and participating in genetics education programs for
physicians, other health professionals, and lay populations.
Training, supervising, and evaluating graduate-level counseling
students
- Collaborating in developing written documents and web-based
materials for a variety of purposes including journal publications
and conference presentationsTo qualify, you must have:
- Current Genetic Counselor certification from the American Board
of Genetic Counseling or from the American Board of Medical
Genetics and Genomics
- Current Massachusetts license as a Genetic Counselor
- A Master's Degree is required
- Good communication skills in order to effectively deal with
conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills in order to collect
information/samples from a wide variety of sources
- The analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems
requiring the application of clinical, scientific, or technical
principles, theories, and concepts and in-depth, cross-functional
experience-based knowledge
- Well-developed writing skillsBoston Children's Hospital offers
competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible
schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child
care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off,
403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain
License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts
and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of
passion and teamwork.
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Keywords: THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CORPORATION, Boston , Genetic Counselor I, Other , Boston, Massachusetts
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