Genetic Counselor (Per Diem)
About the role
The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute seeks a per diem Genetic Counselor to join an active and growing team of licensed and certified genetic counselors within an established, system-wide cancer risk assessment program.
Responsibilities
- Counsel patients who may be at an increased risk for cancer, based on their personal and/or family history
- Perform risk assessment
- Coordinate germline genetic testing
- Disclose test results
- Perform administrative duties relating to the high-risk pancreatic cancer surveillance program
- Participate in local and system-wide tumor boards and case conferences
- Attend multidisciplinary clinics and Disease Management Team meetings
- Participate in team research projects, including possible grant writing
- Provide educational lectures to healthcare professionals and/or the public
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Human Genetics/ Genetic Counseling required
- 2+ years’ experience in oncology genetic counseling preferred
- ABGC Board certification required at hire or the individual must be ABGC- board- eligible and have active candidate status
- Connecticut Genetic Counselor license
Qualifications
Joining an active and growing team of licensed and certified genetic counselors within an established, system-wide cancer risk assessment program. This per-diem Genetic Counselor will primarily split time between Hartford Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center, directly supporting our high-risk pancreatic cancer surveillance program.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of oncology genetics and cancer risk assessment
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Details are available upon request.
Pay
Details are available upon request.
Schedule
Per diem schedule is available upon request.