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Genetic Counsellor, Hereditary Cancer Vancouver
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The Genetic Counsellor reports to the Clinical Coordinator, Genetic Counselling, and has a matrix reporting to the Practice Lead, Genetic Counselling. Working with direction from Medical Leaders, the Genetic Counsellor participates in a team approach to provide genetic counselling to individual patients and their family members. Additional duties include providing public, professional and academic education and participating in clinical research.
**Key Responsibilities:** * Develop and complete patients' medical and family histories by conducting interviews with patients and their family members * Explain the hereditary cancer pattern in the patient's family and the cancer risks associated with that pattern * Recommend cancer screening based on the family history and standard guidelines * Explain genetic susceptibility testing and the associated potential benefits and harms and schedule genetic testing as appropriate * Contact genetic counselling centres outside of British Columbia to organize genetic counselling and testing for out-of-province family members as required * Refer patients to health professionals such as social workers, surgeons and oncologists as necessary * Document a variety of patient information including personal and family medical history, risk assessments, cancer surveillance strategy and progress reports and outcomes * Request medical records and tissue blocks from hospitals and physicians as required **Requirements:** * Graduate of an accredited master's program in Genetic Counselling * Minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience * Board eligible or Board Certified with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and/or the American Board of Genetic Counselling **Essential Skills:** * Communicate effectively with patients, families, other professional staff, and the general public * Work independently and co-operatively as part of an interdisciplinary team * Accept responsibility, make decisions and teach * Operate related equipment including ability to use a variety of word processing and database software * Physically carry out the duties of the position * Understanding of hereditary cancer syndromes, genetic testing and clinical guidelines * Familiarity with design and conduct of quantitative and qualitative research * Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques * Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports **About BC Cancer:** BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.