Genetic Counselor, Cardiac Cath Services – Fixed Term, Full Time, Days (08HR)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Stanford Health Care as a Genetic Counselor – Cardiac Cath Services, Full Time in United States. 1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2654206 Hybrid 107570001 Cardiac Cath Svcs CV Med Boswell Allied Health PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings.
Key Responsibilities
- will do Collecting appropriate family history information, reviewing patient medical records, and records of key affected individuals in the family, as needed Educating patients about hereditary conditions, inheritance patterns, genetic contributions to disease, recurrence risks in the patient and family members, and any guidelines specific to the genetic condition Discussing genetic testing options and potential outcomes; Obtaining informed consent Conveying information and results to patients in a level appropriate to the patient’s understanding and addressing the emotional impact of the information to facilitate patient processing Identifying potential genetic risks to family members and recommending genetic counseling and testing in the family Maintaining case documentation and clinical notes Providing appropriate referrals to specialty services Working with the healthcare team to deliver timely genetic counseling and testing to patients; contributing to the development of a patient’s care plan Pursuing professional growth by participating in educational programs, reviewing literature, and attending local, regional and national conferences.
- must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
- will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
- develop expertise needed to be fully functional in an assigned specialty area/clinic.
Requirements
- CA Genetic Counselor License required. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Blood Borne Pathogens Category II
- CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C
- CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient
- experience and represents a framework for patient
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $116K - $154K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Stanford Health Care in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor, Cardiac Cath Services – Fixed Term, Full Time, Days (08HR) at Stanford Health Care a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Genetics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Genetics — Physician Career Context
This Genetics position at Stanford Health Care is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stanford Health Care lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $74k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Palo Alto, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($55k–$74k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Family History Collection, Medical Record Review, Patient Education, Hereditary Conditions, Recurrence Risks, Genetic Testing Options, Informed Consent, Emotional Impact Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Genetics role.
Core responsibilities: The Genetic Counselor Level I will collect family history, review medical records, and educate patients about hereditary conditions, inheritance patterns, and recurrence risks. Responsibilities also include discussing genetic testing options, obtaining consent, conveying results appropriately, and i...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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