Genetic Counselor - SAMF Cancer Support Services

Company: Saint Agnes Medical Center
Location: Fresno
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Reporting to the Manager, Cancer Registry Svcs, Cancer Registry Services, this position is responsible for genetic assessment and counseling of individuals and families with a suspected hereditary predisposition to cancer. Consultation is provided on both an in-patient and an out-patient basis. This position is also responsible for providing genetic consultation and continuing education to physicians and healthcare providers. 1. M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counseling from a program recognized by the American Board of Medical Genetics or American Board of Genetic Counselors is required. 2. One (1) year of previous counseling experience in cancer genetics is required. 3. Certification by the respective Board in that capacity is required. 4. Licensure as a genetic counselor (GC) by the State of California Department of Public Health is required. 5. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required. 6. Successful completion of SAMC Medical Staff credentialing process within sixty (60) days of hire is required. Allied Health Professional Staff membership maintenance and meeting requirements for focused and ongoing professional performance evaluation, as defined in the Allied Health Professional Policy & Procedures Manual, is also required. 7. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and leadership skills are required. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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