Genetic Counselor I
Baylor College of Medicine
Austin, TX
Job posting number: #7295958 (Ref:21073-en_US)
Posted: December 12, 2024
Job Description
Summary
This is a split position where 50% of the effort will be dedicated to pediatric genetics and 50% will be dedicated to prenatal/reproductive genetics. The genetic counselor in this position will see patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting in pediatric genetics and prenatal genetics clinic at Texas Children's Hospital at the Austin North location . The genetic counselor will also have the opportunity to supervise and teach genetic counseling graduate students, clinical and laboratory fellows, and other learners.The genetic counselor is expected to be part of a team of prenatal and pediatric genetic counselors who participate in bimonthly meetings, supervise genetic counseling students, and provide excellent care to patients.
Previous experience in a prenatal or pediatric setting is preferred.
Job Duties
The genetic counselor filling this full-time position will join over 30 genetic counselors within the Texas Children's Hospital system. The main responsibilities include staffing and coordinating the pediatric genetics clinics at Texas Children’s Hospital Austin North location and providing services to prenatal/preconception patients in the Maternal Fetal Medicine department and Fetal Center at the TCH Austin location.
The genetic counselor will be responsible for:
- Counsels patients with indications of genetic risks in pregnancy or in preconception settings.
- Performsconsults, test coordination, and results disclosure to patients seen at the Texas Children’s Fetal Center and MFM clinics in Austin.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary specialists for optimal care of patients with complex fetal health conditions.
- Releases and discusses results of genetic testing with patients and providers.
- Refers patients to additional services and providers as indicated.
- Serves as patient liaison between fetal and pediatric care.
- Obtains medical and family history of the pediatric patient during the clinic setting.
- Counsels patients and families regarding results in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Arranges follow-up appointments as indicated
- The genetic counselor will also be expected to supervise graduate students, fellows, residents during their pediatric, MFM, or other genetics rotations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
- No experience required..
- Board-eligible or Board-Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
Preferred Qualifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
