Genetic Counselor

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Genetic Counselor. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for fulfilling the need for genetic counseling services in NYU/Bellevue Hospital. Offers services in the inpatient wards and outpatient clinics of NYU/Bellevue Hospital.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization's Core Values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for clinical program that provides genetic counseling services for pediatric and adult patients and their families in the inpatient and ambulatory settings - Screening program: DNA carrier testing and counseling for recessive genes i.e. cystic fibrosis and Ashkenazi Jewish diseases
• Participates in the weekly case presentations of the Human Genetics Program (HGP). Actively participates in activities of the Medical School. Offers education in genetics to medical students and residents.
• Genetic counseling and predisposition DNA testing of individuals at risk for complex diseases, such as specific forms of cancer.
• Genetic counseling and presymptomatic DNA testing of individuals at risk for specific single-gene diseases.
• Clinical genetic evaluations and counseling along with a clinical geneticist, primarily genetic counseling in patients with suspected or diagnosed genetic disorders.
• Conducts prenatal genetic evaluation of pregnancies at risk because of abnormal maternal serum screening and/or abnormal fetal ultrasound.
• Performs prenatal diagnosis of genetic diseases.
• Performs carrier testing and counseling for recessive genes common in particular ethnic groups (i.e. Jewish genetic diseases panel, hemoglobinopathies) or because of positive family history.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling; board eligible by the American Board of Genetic Counselors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in education and pursuing scholarly activity.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,771.14 - $108,674.59 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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