Perinatal Counselor
Core
Counsel patients and families regarding genetic and non-genetic problems, including abnormal screening results, fetal anomalies, and pregnancy loss, while serving as a resource to healthcare providers.
Role type
Perinatal Genetic Counselor
Builds
Support programs for the Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) unit
Domain
Healthcare / Genetics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Genetic counseling, interpreting genetic laboratory results, obtaining family histories, triaging patient histories, communicating sensitive information empathetically, providing educational programs to staff, maintaining patient confidentiality
Preferred skills
Board certification (ABMG), membership with NSGC, experience in high-stress situations
Technologies
Ultrasound findings analysis, serum screening interpretation, amniocentesis/CVS/PUBS procedures
Responsibilities
Counsel patients on diagnostic procedures and family history evaluation, interpret genetic test results for patients and providers, provide follow-up support and referrals, train and supervise genetic counseling students, maintain relationships with outside laboratories
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC