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Job Summary:
MedStar Health is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our team at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital.
As a Genetic Counselor, you will be responsible for interviewing and counseling patients with a personal or family history of cancer, providing pre- and post-genetic counseling, collecting family and medical histories, assessing genetic risks, explaining genetic information, offering genetic testing, and referring individuals to appropriate specialists.
MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing. Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Conducts patient telephone triage, assesses durable medical equipment (DME) needs, and provides home care advice. Educates patients and families on diagnostic procedures, sleep health, and respiratory wellness. Sets up and instructs on home sleep testing, analyzes data, and prepares reports for physician interpretation.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Explains to patients and their family members genetic risks, diagnosis, and available intervention. Supplies pertinent written information to patients and physicians.
Gathers information and utilizes resources from various sources; calculates or cites empiric genetic risks to each individual patient or family member.
Gives lectures and educational sessions on genetic counseling and medical genetics issues to residents, staff, and community.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling GED (required)
Prior Work experience not (required)
1-2 year's genetic counseling experience (preferred)
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Minimum Qualifications
This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $130,041
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