Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 11/01/2016
Position Number: 53111
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: Oncology Services
Status: Full-time
Shift: Monday-Friday, Daylight
Non-union

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary: Provides professional oncology genetic counseling services to all patients and their families through identification, planning and processing of genetic information; maintains specific knowledge of medical literature as it relates to genetic issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provides genetic counseling and support to patients and families regarding genetic disorders and birth defects.
• Obtains and documents appropriate family history, including information that is known prior to, during, and after the counseling session.
• Performs newborn screening functions and coordinates all genetic testings including designating appropriate laboratories for testing and performs follow up on abnormal tests results.
• Identifies families at risk and investigates the problem present in the family. Interprets information about the disorder and analyzes inheritance patterns and the risks of recurrence. Reviews available options with the family.
• Acts as a professional/community resource.
• Researches current advances in the field of genetics/genetics counseling.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, including but not limited to, dictating, typing and proofreading all patient letters and compiling paperwork.

Education:

• Master's Degree in genetics required.

Requirements:

• Board certification or eligibility as a Diplomat of the American Board of Medical Genetics required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years’ experience in genetic counseling preferred.
• Utilizes hospital and departmental resources to fulfill responsibilities. Receives direction and guidance related to patient care from the director and manager of the department. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work with emotional patients.
• Follows Standard Precautions and/or other appropriate precautions using personal protective equipment as required.