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.
20 days ago