Genetics Counsellor
Position Overview
The Genetics Counsellor works as a member of the laboratory team, providing information and technical support to clients, laboratory staff and other healthcare providers.
The Genetics Counsellor is responsible for the day-to-day triaging of patient specimens, organizing and facilitating out-of-province testing requests, and tracking of specimens, results, and reports.
Experience
- Previous related experience in a medical setting including counselling preferred.
- Laboratory experience considered an asset.
Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)
Master of Science degree in Genetics or Master of Science / Master of Arts in Genetic Counselling granted by a recognized genetic counselling program.
Certification / Licensure / Registration
Board eligible or board certified by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC), and / or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Specialized knowledge of clinical genetics required.
- Knowledge of laboratory molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and genomics required.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
- Windows computer environment required.
- Microsoft Office programs required.
- Organizational skills.
- Counselling and teaching skills.
- Communication skills to handle professional interactions with laboratory staff, medical staff and other healthcare providers from both within and outside Diagnostic Services, Shared Health.
- Ability to demonstrate independent knowledge seeking behaviours.
- Ability to perform duties as described.
- Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and quality health service.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
Physical Requirements
- Exposure to all hazards and dangers incumbent in working in an office setting. For more definitive information, refer to applicable Job Hazard Analysis Assessments.
- Exposure to all hazards and dangers incumbent in working in a laboratory. For more definitive information, refer to applicable Job Hazard Analysis Assessments.
- Incumbent must be able to work under pressure and competing demands and deadlines, and deal effectively with difficult situations.
Genetics Counsellor
The Genetics Counsellor works as a member of the laboratory team, providing information and technical support to clients, laboratory staff and other healthcare providers. The Genetics Counsellor is responsible for the day-to-day triaging of patient specimens, organizing and facilitating out-of-provi...
Genetics Counsellor
The Genetics Counsellor works as a member of the laboratory team, providing information and technical support to clients, laboratory staff and other healthcare providers. The Genetics Counsellor is responsible for the day-to-day triaging of patient specimens, organizing and facilitating out-of-provi...
Genetics Counsellor
The Genetics Counsellor works as a member of the laboratory team, providing information and technical support to clients, laboratory staff and other healthcare providers. The Genetics Counsellor is responsible for the day-to-day triaging of patient specimens, organizing and facilitating out-of-provi...
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