• Genetics Counselor (s) (Fac) - Cancer Care

    SSM Health (St. Louis, MO)


    It's more than a career, it's a calling.

     

    MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Job Summary:

    Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Identifies families at risk for genetic disorders, children with birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions. Analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence.

    + Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results. Communicates findings with physicians and patients.

    + Assists patients with the navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing.

    + Assists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plans.

    + Provides ongoing genetics education for medical professionals, including speaking at local and regional department meetings.

    + Initiates, develops, and implements genetic screening and health management protocols.

    + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    EDUCATION

    + Master's degree in Genetics Counseling, Medical Genetics or Human Genetics

    EXPERIENCE

    + No experience required

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    + Frequent reaching, sitting, standing and walking.

    + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

    + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

    + Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

    + Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, twisting and gripping.

    + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

    + Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.

    + Occasional driving.

    + Rare repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements and squatting.

    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

    State of Work Location: Illinois

    + Genetic Counselor, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

    + And

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

    + Or

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)

    State of Work Location: Missouri

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

    + Or

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)

    State of Work Location: Oklahoma

    + Licensed Genetic Counselor (LGC) - Oklahoma State Department of Health

    + And

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

    + Or

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)

    State of Work Location: Wisconsin

    + Licensed Genetic Counselor (LGC) - WI - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

    + And

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

    + Or

    + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type:

    Employee

    Department:

    4874900235 Prfee PD-Genetics

    Scheduled Weekly Hours:

    40

    Benefits:

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

     

    + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

    + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

    + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

     

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