Title: Genetic Counselor
Title: Genetic Counselor
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: WCINYP Clinical Operations
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $94,300.00 - $103,400.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides genetic testing, education and support to patients and provides programmatic support to the departments clinical program(s).
Job Responsibilities
- Interviews patients and families to obtain relevant genetic medical and psychological information. Evaluates data supplied to determine proper plan of diagnosis or treatment.
- Explains diagnostic and screening tests and reproductive options including associated risks, benefits, and limitations. Refers patients to physicians, therapists, etc for further counseling/treatment.
- Communicates information to patients about methods used to determine carrier state in order to arrange for testing of other family members when appropriate.
- Obtains appropriate informed consent for genetic testing of patients and families as needed.
- Prepares reports, correspondence, and maintains charts with genetic information. Works with psychosocial staff to assure care and clarity in discussion with families.
- Maintains an updated pedigree for each affected patient/family. Maintains electronic and hard copy files and databases with integrity of information.
- If relevant, coordinates subject visits in the research clinics. Oversees case scheduling, physician availability for research clinic and conferences for case and project discussion.
- Obtains informed consent from research subjects as needed.
- Updates and maintains IRB protocol approvals as needed.
- Conducts literature research.
- Maintains current knowledge of field. Participates in genetic conferences and lectures sponsored by the medical college and outside community agencies.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
Experience
Certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling preferred, inclusive of Master’s degree.
Approximately 1 year of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles of human, medical, and public health genetics and genomics and their related sciences.
- Ability to employ active listening and interviewing skills to identify, assess, and empathically respond to stated and emerging concerns.
- Ability to use a range of genetic counseling skills and models to facilitate informed decision making and adaptation to genetic risks or conditions.
- Ability to promote client-centered, informed, noncoercive and value-based decision-making.
- Understanding of how to adapt genetic counseling skills for varied service delivery models.
- Ability to apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients.
- Ability to write concise and understandable clinical and scientific information for audiences of varying educational backgrounds.
Licenses and Certifications
- Board Certification or Eligible by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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