What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor position at chsli?
Genetic Counselor
Temporary Position
Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level II Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing prenatal/preconception, pediatric and cancer genetic counseling including collecting and interpreting family and medical histories and assessing the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence.
- Also responsible for providing education to patients about genetics, inheritance patterns, natural history of condition(s) in question, genetic testing, and options for management and prevention.
- Candidate will need to perform patient follow-up including written and oral correspondence with referring physicians.
- There is opportunity for student supervision/training as well as education of genetic counseling students, residents, nurses, physicians, other healthcare providers and the general public.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling accredited program is required.
- Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American College of Medical Genetics.
- Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred.
- Experience in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Progeny and Computer Based Risk Assessment Models required.
- Spanish speaking preferred, not required
The pay for this position ranges from $38.00 – $43.00 per hour.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job, and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Salary : $38 - $43
