Genetic Counselor I - Lab Molecular Pathology

Genetic Counselor I - Lab Molecular Pathology

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Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Genetic counselors provide risk assessment, education, and support to individuals and families affected by or at risk for genetic conditions. Clinical genetic counselors work directly with patients to coordinate genetic testing, interpret results, and communicate findings to both patients and referring providers. Laboratory genetic counselors support clinicians with test coordination and result interpretation. In addition to patient care, genetic counselors serve as educators for trainees, healthcare professionals, and the public, and may also participate in research related to medical genetics and genetic counseling.

A caregiver in this position works from 8:00am 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform genetic counseling functions in accordance with the Scope of Practice established by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• Provide genetic counseling services to patients/families with a known or suspected genetic disorder.
• Coordinate genetic testing and disclose results to patients and/or providers.
• Complete documentation for patient care.
• Become familiar with the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Build time management skills to balance workload and responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with IRB and department research standards.
• Demonstrate familiarity with current literature.
• Contribute to research projects, abstracts, or manuscripts.
• Become familiar with the department's educational materials.
• Present at case conferences, journal clubs, or similar meetings.
• Supervise genetic counseling for students during rotations.
• Provide lectures and presentations to trainees and other medical professionals.
• Contribute to educational programs.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's Degree from an accredited genetic counseling training program.
• Certified or certification-eligible from American Board of Genetic Counseling required.
• Licensed or license-eligible from Ohio Medical Board required.
• Must obtain ABGC certification within one year of date of hire.
• Clinical rotations as part of genetic counseling training program.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience working in a Clinical Laboratory environment.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.