Genetic Counselor (Molecular Genetic/Genomic Testing)

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday required plus 3 weekdays (preferred 40 hrs/wk) Flexible hours available between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM MST Schedule options include 4x10s or 9-hour shifts Rotating holiday coverage

Department: Genetic Counselor Service - 388

Exact Compensation Will Vary Based on Skills and Experience.

Primary Purpose

The laboratory genetic counselor will support ARUP’s molecular genetic/genomic testing, focusing on rapid genome sequencing and rapid genomic microarray testing on weekends.

Provide genetic consultation services to clients and health care providers regarding germline molecular genetic/genomic tests. Provide genetic counseling support for the molecular genetic/genomic sub-specialty laboratory areas of ARUP. Monitor activity of molecular genetic/genomic testing and develop documents about ARUP’s molecular genetic/genomic testing services. Serve as a resource to multiple work units/departments within ARUP. Provide education about genetic diseases.

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

Provide telephone consultation to clients and referring health care providers

about genetic testing provided by ARUP.

Coordinate appropriate use, priority of use, and interpretation of genetic/genomic tests and any ancillary testing used for patient management.

Provide contact information for patient resources, as requested by health care providers.

Assist medical directors with interpreting complex genetic/genomic test results which may include obtaining clinical information, previous laboratory results and/or samples from family members, and literature review. Assist with report review to provide appropriate recommendations and comprehensive, detailed, and accurate clinical reports.

Participate in projects and research activities involving genetic/genomic disease 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.

Develop marketing materials and provide content for the ARUP website.

Work with the genetic counseling team to keep all published genetic/genomic testing information current.

Provide education about genetic diseases, testing options, and the role of genetic counselors in a laboratory to clients, health care providers, students, and ARUP employees.

Participate in student education in genetics and assist training new genetic counselors.

Participate in education and teambuilding activities with members of the department.

Collaborate on activities related to new genetic/genomic 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 and Other 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; ability to communicate effectively by phone

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

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

Certification Qualifications

*Candidates who do not have the State of UT GC license at the time of application will be given time to obtain the license if selected for the role.*