Genetics Counselor 2

The University of Washington Medical Center – Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for a Genetics Counselor 2.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week

• Day Shift

• This position is split between the UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus in Seattle, WA and the UW Medicine Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic in Arlington, WA (3823 172nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223)

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide genetic counseling services to patients and/or families in a preconception/prenatal setting

• Assist medical geneticist on behalf of the patient in identifying a list of possible disorders that could adversely affect a fetus and determine patient management needs including further testing, treatment or medical procedures

• Discuss prognosis and management options with patient and primary caregiver and develop patient management plan

• Compile complete family history; obtain and review medical records; assess risk of genetic disease and provide grief and crisis counseling to individuals and/or families

• Based on family medical history, records, testing, discuss with patients and their families the risks involved in pregnancy and options for further testing and/or treatment to pursue ; explain disease signs and symptoms, probability of recurrence, prognosis, diagnostic methods/procedures, alternate courses of action and available options including further testing, treatment or pregnancy termination

• Identify which test to perform to address the specific condition or disorder evident in the medical history

• Recommend genetic testing for patients and partners. May recommend specialized genetic testing for rare syndromes and metabolic disorders for patients and their partners who are either pregnant or considering having children and who have conditions or medical histories that could adversely affect a pregnancy

• Coordinate ordering of test i.e. blood screen, placenta testing, etc. and disclosure of results; identify additional family members to be tested for potential carrier genes

• Coordinate the handling and shipping of human samples for specialized genetic testing with outside laboratories

• Work as part of a team with perinatology, radiology, neonatology, social services, clergy, health providers and other appropriate resources. Make appropriate referrals as necessary

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's Degree in genetics counseling or a related field from a program accredited by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel

AND

One year of professional genetic counseling experience, or equivalent (student internship acceptable)

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

• Accreditation Requirement:  Certification by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel as a Genetics Counselor.

• WA state DOH license for Genetic Counselor

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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