Genetic Counselor

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide counseling to patients with birth defects or genetic disorders. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess risks, educate families, and guide testing decisions. Strong communication, data review, and documentation are essential.

The role emphasizes collaboration, patient-centered care, and adherence to clinical guidelines within a leading medical center environment in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree from board accredited program in genetics.
• Licenses: Certified Genetic Counselor within 1 year by ABGC/ABGC.
• Experience: Preferred 3 years in related field.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families about conditions, risks, and management options.
• Obtains and reviews personal/family histories; constructs pedigrees; assesses risks.
• Counsels on genetic predisposition and limitations of tests; discusses options.
• Facilitates referrals to genetic screening and testing services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams with clinicians and researchers.
• Prepares written summaries and maintains research and medical records.
• Follows up with patients; provides ongoing support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Communication

Family history

Research collaboration

Education

Master's in Genetics

Job description

Job Description - Genetic Counselor (971815)

Job Description

Genetic Counselor - ( 971815 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under moderate supervision of physician and/or principal investigator to provide genetic counseling to patients who have birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for variety of inherited conditions. Functions as part of multidisciplinary team, including physicians, Ph.D. researchers, nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education Master's Degree from board accredited program in genetics

• Licenses and Certifications (ABGC-CGC) CERTIFIED GENETIC COUNSELOR by American Board of Medical Genetics or American Board of Genetic Counseling within 1 Year

Preferred

• Experience 3 years of related experience

JOB DUTIES

• Educates patients and families concerned about their conditions, possible risks of cancer and other diseases, and how to best manage problems.
• Obtains and examines personal and family medical histories to determine likelihood of genetic problems; requests and reviews medical records; constructs family histories in computer drawn pedigree form; interprets data for genetic risks to patient and other family members.
• Assists patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders that do not conflict with their religious or ethical values; assists patients and/or their families to understand genetic predisposition disease, including options and limitations of prevention strategies; counsels patients on potential adverse affects of positive gene test; discusses limitations of negative gene test(s).
• Establishes patient referrals to appropriate individuals or clinics for genetic screening as required.
• Arranges for appropriate genetic testing, including contacting laboratory, arranging sample collection, transporting of samples, and receiving results.
• Conducts research on various genetic disorder studies with complete responsibility for initiating, locating, contacting/recruiting, and updating demographic and family medical history.
• Prepares written summaries of encounters/studies with patients and family members; proofs and files research records and/or medical records as appropriate.
• Reviews all cases encountered with principal investigator or physician.
• Provides longitudinal follow-up with patients who have previously undergone testing; provides written summaries to patients as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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