What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor – University Hospital position at UW Health?
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We are seeking a Genetics Counselor (Oncology) to:
- Join a large and growing team of genetic counselors to provide care in a highly collaborative oncology genetics environment .
- Provide clinical genetics counseling services and general case coordination to patients and families seen at University Hospital and other clinical affiliates across UW Health.
- Clinical settings include general oncology genetics, high risk breast clinic, and pancreatic cancer prevention clinic.
- Assist in the training and supervision of genetic counseling students in the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies training program.
Education : Minimum – Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Genetic Counseling or a Master’s degree in clinical or medical genetics prior to the establishment of the ACGC or ABGC.
Work Experience : Preferred – Two or more years’ experience in clinical genetic counseling; experience in domain-specific area.
Licenses and Certifications :
Minimum – Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Preferred – Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :
- Good interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving ability and flexibility are required,
- Knowledge of systems and the ability to work within a complex health care system.
- Skill in verbal and written communication is required to provide multiple caregivers and various hospital departments with information necessary to patient care.
- Knowledge of and the ability to document timely, clearly and concisely is required.
- Ability to work autonomously and utilize organizational skills.
- Ability to provide sensitive and accurate genetic counseling services to patients and families.
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate patient care with other disciplines.
- Is accountable for delegated activities.
- Prepare and present educational activities to patients, families, trainees, multidisciplinary groups within the UWHC, the local area and the national community.
Physical Requirements : Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.
W ork Schedule : 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
