Genetic Counselor - Oncology

Overview

Provides genetic counseling to individuals or families, coordinates screening and diagnostic testing, and provides follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates aspects of genetic consultations for individuals and families.
• Provides triage for referrals, incoming calls, and inpatient consults.
• Obtains and evaluates individual, pregnancy, medical, and family histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions in a patient, their offspring, and other family members.
• Discusses the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management for genetic or medical conditions with patients and families.
• Identifies and coordinates genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies for the genetic assessment.
• Explains the clinical implications of the results of genetic laboratory tests or other diagnostic testing.
• Integrates genetic laboratory results and other diagnostic studies with the personal and family histories to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions.
• Evaluates a patient's or family's response to the genetic information reviewed and provide counseling.
• Provides written documentation of phone calls and office notes in the electronic medical record and for families.
• Participates in the teaching of residents, medical students, and other students. Participates in the supervision of genetic counseling students.
• Assists with data entry and maintenance of the department database.
• Participates in ongoing research activities of the program and the development of department protocols.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned. 

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• Excellent communication skills required. 

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Board certification in Genetic Counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and Medical Genetics required within three (3) years.
• If certified Genetic counselor prior to 1991, certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics required.
• Licensed Genetic Counselor in the state of New Hampshire within 14 days of hire.