Genetic Counselor: Interpret Results & Guide Families

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Genetic Counselor to assess risks, interpret test results, and provide complex medical information and counseling to patients and healthcare teams. You will obtain histories, coordinate genetic testing, discuss options and manage test requests, while collaborating with physicians and families to clarify information and implications for relatives.

The role includes education for community providers and updating educational materials, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human genetics, genetic counseling, or related field.
• Current Ohio license or supervised practice license as a genetic counselor; license due within 90 days.
• Board-Certified or eligible to sit for the Genetic Counseling Board Examination.
• BLS certification may be required depending on department.
• Expertise in genetics principles, including cytogenetics and molecular genetics.
• Strong interviewing and non-directive counseling skills.
• Experience with psychosocial aspects and family risk communication.
• Proficiency with EMR and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assists in obtaining patient histories and records for genetic testing and coordinates testing.
• Discusses testing options, advantages, disadvantages, risks, and limitations with physicians.
• Transmits information about genetic risks and provides follow-up support and counseling as needed.
• Interprets results with physicians, discusses additional test options for patients and relatives.
• Tracks and manages items for clinical and research purposes; summarizes literature for patient findings.
• Provides in-service education to community providers and maintains educational materials.

Skills

Genetics expertise

Counseling skills

Pedigree drawing

Interviews and communication

Ethical and legal knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus is seeking a Genetic Counselor to assess risks, interpret test results, and provide complex medical information and counseling to patients and healthcare teams. You will obtain histories, coordinate genetic testing, discuss options and manage test requests, while collaborating with physicians and families to clarify information and implications for relatives.

The role includes education for community providers and updating educational materials, with