Genetic Counselor (Division of Cardiology)
Core
Provide independent genetic counseling for inherited structural and arrhythmic heart diseases, manage genetic testing workflows, and coordinate DNA banking for patients and families.
Role type
Clinical genetic counselor (cardiology)
Builds
Clinical genetic testing services and patient management programs
Domain
Cardiology / Inherited heart disease
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Genetic counseling, medical record review, informed consent processes, DNA banking coordination, clinical documentation, patient communication, educational instruction
Preferred skills
Cardiac disease experience, board certification, 2+ years genetic counseling experience
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, DNA banking platforms
Responsibilities
Provide direct genetic counseling for inherited heart diseases, review medical records to determine genetic testing options, coordinate clinical genetic testing and informed consent, communicate test results to physicians and patients, facilitate post-mortem sample collection, guide students and fellows, participate in educational activities
Seniority
Mid-level, clinical IC
