Genetic Counsellor, Pathology, Wwgs, Prov Prenatal

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

**Genetic Counsellor, Pathology, WWGS, Prov Prenatal Screening**

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services

Vancouver, BC

**What you’ll do**

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- Communicate genetic interpretation of laboratory data to patients, their health care providers and families and provide genetic counseling and support, as part of the laboratory team and in consultation with the laboratory medical staff.
- Review laboratory reports and inherited disorders results and communicates to the responsible health care provider the details and recommendations from the report, following department guidelines and procedures.
- Serve as a liaison person between the referring health care provider and the laboratory medical staff to assure an understanding of the laboratory data and follow-up recommendations; contact patients/referring health care provider with results following department guidelines and procedures.
- Communicate with patients regarding the implications and processes of laboratory testing.
- Involved in the academic training of medical students, as well as clinical training of residents, fellows and students on rotation. This may include giving lectures, leading small group sessions and teaching counselling skills.
- Participate in rounds by preparing and presenting case studies. This may include giving lectures to laboratory staff and students on topics related to genetic interpretation of laboratory data.
- Maintain an awareness of developments in medical genetic services and genetic interpretation of laboratory data (through literature reviews, internet sources, participation in journal club and patient reviews) and, as appropriate, keeps health professionals and patients informed of new information via lectures, in-services, phone consultations and correspondence.
- Act as a resource person to community health care providers and specialty clinics through phone consults, literature searches, and lectures regarding screening services, genetic disease information related to laboratory testing and laboratory test interpretation.
- Under the guidance of a laboratory medical staff, update laboratory reports as required, review all outside reports, clinical information and test results, following division guidelines and procedures.
- Assist the laboratory medical staff with the continuing development and maintenance of the Quality Assurance program; perform outcome measurements as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**What you bring**

**Qualifications**:

- Masters degree in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counseling or two years of recent Genetic Counseling experience acceptable to the Hospital.
- Board certified or eligibility for certification with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and/or American Board of Genetic Counselling.

You will also have
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with health professionals and patients/ families in crisis.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to teach.
- Ability to operate related equipment (i.e. Computerized genetic databases/ information systems).
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

**What we bring**

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of lo

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