Genetics Counselor (Hiring Immediately)

Position Highlights

• Department: Comprehensive Breast Center
• Hours: 8.00 per week
• Shift: Shift 1

Position Summary

The genetic counselor provides risk assessment, education, counseling and psychological support to individuals and families at risk for hereditary cancer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Under Direct Patient Contact:

• Obtain a personal medical history and family history in the form of a pedigree. 
• Assess the risk that the patient will develop cancer, the risk that the patient carries a germline mutation in a cancer susceptibility gene, and provide educational information about the suspected hereditary cancer syndrome(s). 
• Determine if genetic testing is indicated based on national guidelines and identify the most informative test options.
• Weigh and discuss the medical, psychological, social, and ethical impact of genetic testing including psychosocial a...