Oncology Genetic Counselor

• 1. Maintain a template of a minimum of 11 new patient openings a week less prior approved paid time off or based on position of assigned hours worked per week for those employees who are not 1.0 FTE
• 2. Maintain compliance with Yale-New Haven Hospital mandatory training
• 3. Meet Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program Genetic Counselor Standards and Expectations
• 4. Travel to satellite network clinic locations to provide genetic counseling services, as needed
• 5. Continuously perform clinical tasks accurately and independently:
  5.1Utilize clinical expertise to perform patient care responsibilities including:
  5.1.1Accurate and consistent risk assessment
  5.1.2Patient education and psychosocial support for a broad range of referral indications
  5.1.3Facilitate patient decision-making and coordinate diagnostic genetic testing, as appropriate
  5.1.4Review results of diagnostic tests with program team to determine appropriate medical management direction and counseling plan at weekly multidisciplinary case conference
  5.1.5Disclose results of diagnostic tests to patients, facilitate patient education and understanding, and make referrals, as appropriate
  5.1.6Develop written reports to be sent to patients and the patients? referring providers and other members of the patients? healthcare team based on personal and family medical histories collected during the cancer genetics consultation and genetic test results
  5.2Demonstrate clinical expertise through comprehensive journal club and case presentations.
  5.3Research primary literature sources thoroughly for chart preparation for patient consultation, patient education fact sheets, and summary letter templates.
  5.4Demonstrates ability to translate primary literature into both professional and patient friendly materials
• 6. Continuously exhibits positive behaviors with all members of the Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention team through demonstration of the following:
  6.1Presents self in a professional manner both physically and verbally while exhibiting a positive attitude.
  6.2Provides open and constructive feedback to peers and managers in the interest of improving work relationships in a constructive and timely manner.
  6.3Demonstrates willingness to take on additional work in the interest of improving the patient care and working environment.
  6.4Asks for clarification, as needed.
  6.5Demonstrates appropriate and friendly manner.
  6.6Interacts with patients, families and staff in a respectful manner.
  6.7Listens patiently and carefully and modifies behaviors, as needed.
  6.8Values constructive feedback and modifies behaviors, as needed.
  6.9Assumes responsibility and accountability independently for tasks that are related to the GC role.
  6.10Maintains a positive attitude and exhibits maturity when faced with potentially frustrating situations.
  6.11Accepts and encourages suggestions for new ways of doing things.
  6.12Fosters respect for each person and his/her background, culture, values, and perspective.
  6.13Gets along and works well with others from different departments.
  6.14Adapts to changes in unit priorities such as, emergencies, multiple admissions, staffing needs, etc.
• 7. Driven to improve the environment of the Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program with the aim of providing service excellence. The genetic counselor is able to recommend and implement reasonable solutions to address problems through demonstration of the following:
  7.1Ability to proactively anticipate their workload and plan accordingly, switching easily from one task to another.
  7.2Identification of new ideas and methods for saving resources and accomplishing work most effectively.
  7.3Learning from past experiences and ability to use this knowledge for future decision making.
  7.4Proactively consider and use a variety of approaches and interventions to complete tasks or achieve goals.
  7.5Proactively gets involved in projects without being asked or instructed to do so.
  7.6Follows through consistently on commitments and project closure.
  7.7Works well independently.
  7.8Exhibits strong organizational skills in relation to both autonomy and collaboration with other professionals.
  7.9Ability to communicate effectively with members of the administrative team within the Smilow Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program to independently resolve patient care issues.
• 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC Accredited Program.

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of experience as a genetic counselor in an oncology setting preferred but new graduates welcome to apply.

LICENSURE

Licensed as a genetic counselor in the state of Connecticut (at least temporary permit)
Board certification or at minimum eligibility by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) required
Due to state of Connecticut genetic counselor licensure requirements, candidates who are not ABGC board certified at the time of hiring must obtain board certification and full state license within 365 days from the date of obtaining their master's degree in genetic counseling.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work in a team focused approach.