Biochemical Genetics - Genetic Counselor
ARUP Laboratories - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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ARUP Laboratories Schedule
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Department : Genetic Counseling Serv - 388
**Exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience.**
Onsite or hybrid preferred, open to remote (out of state).
Primary Purpose
Provide genetic consultation services to the Biochemical Genetics (BCG) Medical Directorship and laboratory. Work with BCG MDs to help build documentation for new tests, monitor activity of BCG testing, and help with data compilation and clinical research as directed by BCG MDs.
About ARUP
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions
Assist medical directors with interpreting BCG test results which may include obtaining clinical information, reviewing previous laboratory results and/or results from family members, and literature review. Assist with report review to provide appropriate recommendations and comprehensive, detailed, and accurate clinical interpretations.
Participate in projects and research activities involving genetic and/or metabolic disorders to support ARUP and for publication/presentation, in compliance with IRB protocols.
Collaborate on intra- departmental projects where genetic counseling expertise is needed.
Develop test-specific information for client and patient education and informed consent documents.
Support the development of marketing materials and provide content for the ARUP website.
Work with the BCG MDs and laboratory to keep all published BCG testing information current.
Provide education about genetic and/or metabolic disorders, testing options, and the role of genetic counselors in a laboratory to clients, health care providers, students, and ARUP employees.
Foster education of genetic and/or metabolic disorders among students and fellows.
Participate in education and teambuilding activities with members of the department.
Collaborate on activities related to new BCG test development.
Assist in training new genetic counselors.
Monitor and communicate changes in federal and state regulations and national organization (e.g., ACMG, ACOG, NSGC) guidelines, policy, and position statements.
Observe principles of data security and patient confidentiality.
Maintain ethical standards in the performance of duties with patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors
Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices
Qualifications
Education
Required
Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or related field
Experience
Required
Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or equivalent
American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification or American Board of Medical Genetics Certification in Genetic Counseling – (CGC)
State of Utah Genetic Counseling License
Preferred
Experience as a genetic counselor in biochemical genetics or a laboratory setting
Experience with clinical research, data compilation and analysis, and preparing publications a plus Seniority level
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