Perinatal Counselor

South Shore Health; South Weymouth (MA); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

South Shore Health in Massachusetts is seeking a qualified Genetic Counselor to counsel patients and families about risks, testing options, and results. You will integrate family history, risk assessment, and testing decisions within a clinical team.

Minimum MA/MS in Genetic Counseling preferred, 1–3 years of related experience, and strong communication skills are essential. You will educate staff, maintain confidentiality, and support patients through difficult decisions in a busy hospital

Qualifikationen

• MA/MS with specialty in Genetic Counseling preferred.
• One to three years of genetic counseling or related experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains a professional attitude when dealing with patients and staff.
• Ability to work in stressful situations within tight time frames.

Aufgaben

• Counsel patients/families on abnormal results and test options.
• Obtain family histories and arrange referrals.
• Interpret labs and communicate results to patients.
• Serve as a resource to staff on genetic counseling.
• Provide education programs to health care providers.
• Support patients with difficult decisions empathetically.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Crisis counseling

Ausbildung

MA/MS in Genetic Counseling

Jobbeschreibung

1. Counsels patients/families referred for the following:

• a. Abnormal serum screening results
• b. Advanced maternal age
• c. Difficult decision making
• d. First trimester/integrated screening
• e. Pregnancy loss
• f. Suspected/known fetal anomalies
• g. Significant family history
• h. Ultrasound findings
• i. Teratogens

2. Counsels patients/families regarding diagnostic procedures:

• a. Amniocentesis
• b. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
• c. Percutaneous blood sampling (PUBS)

3. Obtains family histories and evaluates need for further testing/screening

• a. Counsels patient/families regarding significant family histories
• b. Makes appropriate referrals for further testing/screening
• c. Triages/reviews patient histories and ensures appropriate scheduling of appointments
• d. Understands that needs of patients are priorities
• e. Interprets genetic laboratory results and communicates to patient/provider
• f. Gathers, interprets and delivers information to patient/families in a timely fashion
• g. Maintains patient confidentiality

4. Serves as a resource to staff, patient, providers regarding genetic counseling issues.

• a. Provides educational programs to health care providers
• b. Acts as a resource to health care providers within the hospital and the community
• c. Involved in training/supervising of genetic counseling students
• d. Adapts teaching/counseling format as appropriate to the patient's cognitive ability
• e. Provides appropriate follow-up support/referrals
• f. Supports patient/families with difficult decisions by demonstrating an understanding of the patient's reaction to "bad news" and responds with empathy and support
• g. Assesses patient/families ability to cope with "bad news" and makes appropriate referrals

5. Maintains relationship with outside laboratories and is aware of quality assurance issues.

6. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• a. Keeps abreast of changes in field, new technologies
• b. Maintains membership with NSGC and/or governing board.
• c. Maintains board eligibility/board certification (ABMG)
• d. Attends educational seminars and meetings
• e. Functions as a role model for staff by facilitating problem resolution among peers and demonstrating a constructive approach in interactions with staff and management
• f. Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the ongoing development of the unit
• g. Self-caring to reduce compassion fatigue

7. COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• a. Communicates with staff effectively, resolving conflicts as they arise
• b. Brings conflicts to the attention of the Director when appropriate
• c. Communicates with patients/families effectively and respectfully

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

MA/MS with specialty in Genetic Counseling preferred

Minimum Work Experience

One to three years of genetic counseling or directly related experience.

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities

Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially in the areas of counseling and sensitivity to people in crisis.

Maintains professional attitude in dealing with patients and staff.

Ability to work in stressful situations within specific time frames while maintaining a professional and calm attitude.