Genetics Counsellor I

4 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:
Description:
As a Genetics Counsellor I, you will determine a patient or family's risk for a genetic condition, interpret test results, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of occurrence or recurrence, and review available options with the individual/family in a manner that promotes informed choice. You will assist patients, families and medical care providers to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of how genetics contributes to disease. In addition, you will guide individuals/families in discussions about testing options, test result interpretation, prevention, medical management, newborn metabolic screening, and options for prenatal diagnosis. You will also provide supportive counselling to individuals/families with sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity and they address potential ethical issues. Furthermore, you will serve as a patient advocate and refer individuals and families to available support services, and as an educator and resource people for other healthcare professionals and the general public.
- **Acute Care Alberta**:N
- ** Primary Care Alberta**:N
- ** Recovery Alberta**:N
- ** Classification**:Genetics Counsellor I (UAH)
- ** Union**:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- ** Unit and Program**:Ambulatory Clinics Maternal Fetal Medicine
- ** Primary Location**:Royal Alexandra Hospital
- ** Location Details**:Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.84
- ** Posting End Date**:05-MAY-2025
- ** Employee Class**:Regular Part Time
- ** Date Available**:15-MAY-2025
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:5
- ** Shifts per cycle**:21
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Saturday/Sunday
- ** Minimum Salary**:$42.69
- ** Maximum Salary**:$56.80
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Master's degree in Genetic Counselling. Certification (or eligible for certification) by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) and/or the American Board of Genetic Counselling (ABGC).

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
1 - 3 years previous experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine required. Women's Health experience preferred. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with variety of populations. Must be able to communicate effectively with compassion and empathy. Successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong critical thinking, organizational, collaborative and conflict management skills. Ability to work with and support patients and significant others/families during emotionally challenging journey. Proven ability to work independently and within an established team required. History of reliability/dependability required. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, MS Teams, word and excel. Position requires you to sit for long periods of time and work with a computer. Position is based in the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Connect Care in an Ambulatory setting & Astraia proficiency an asset.

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