Genetic Counselor (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital is seeking a per diem Genetic Counselor to split time between Hartford Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center, supporting the high-risk pancreatic cancer surveillance program.

You will counsel patients at risk for cancer, perform risk assessment, coordinate germline testing, and disclose results. Responsibilities include administrative duties for the program, participation in tumor boards, and potential attendance at multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/ Genetic Counseling required.
• ABGC Board certification required at hire or eligible and have active candidate status.
• Connecticut Genetic Counselor license.
• 2+ years' experience in oncology genetic counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients who may be at increased cancer risk based on personal/family history.
• Perform risk assessment and coordinate germline genetic testing.
• Disclose genetic test results to patients.
• Administrative duties relating to the high-risk pancreatic cancer surveillance program.
• Participate in local and system-wide tumor boards and case conferences; may attend multidisciplinary clinics.
• Travel to satellite clinics as needed; opportunities for research and educational lectures.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Oncology knowledge

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Human Genetics/ Genetic Counseling

Job description

Location Detail: 195 Retreat Ave - HH Barnard (10018)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services- all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital is seeking a per diem Genetic Counselor. Joining an active and growing team of licensed and certified genetic counselors within an established, system-wide cancer risk assessment program.

This per-diem Genetic Counselor will primarily split time between Hartford Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center, directly supporting our high-risk pancreatic cancer surveillance program. The Genetic Counselor will counsel patients who may be at an increased risk for cancer, based on their personal and/or family history, perform risk assessment, coordinate germline genetic testing, and disclose results. Additionally, this Genetic Counselor will perform administrative duties relating to the high-risk pancreatic cancer surveillance program. The Genetic Counselor will participate in both local and system-wide tumor boards and case conferences, may attend multidisciplinary clinics, as well as Disease Management Team meetings. Some travel will be required to satellite clinics, as needed. This Genetic Counselor will additionally have opportunities to participate in team research projects, including possible grant writing, as well as provide educational lectures to healthcare professionals and/or the public.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/ Genetic Counseling required

Experience:

• 2+ years' experience in oncology genetic counseling is preferred.

Licensure And Certifications:

• ABGC Board certification is required at hire or the individual must be ABGC- board- eligible and have active candidate status.
• Connecticut Genetic Counselor license

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.