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Position Summary:

Rutgers, the state University of New Jersey, is seeking a Genetic Counselor for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Pediatric Medical Genetics Counselor provides clinical Pediatric and Adult genetic counseling services, under physician supervision when needed, for families and/or pregnancies at risk or suspected of having a genetic condition.  Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities genetic counseling students. Excellent opportunity for a genetic counselor to join the Division of Pediatric Medical Genetics at Rutgers. 

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides genetic counseling evaluation and follow-up as part of a team in the Pediatric Medical Genetic Division at the Rutgers Health, Child Health Institute of New Jersey and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
• Participates in pediatric genetic clinic and in-patient service.
• Collects family history and clinical information.
• Informs patient of risks, appropriate genetic testing.
• Obtains precertification for genetic testing.
• Prepares detailed reports for patients and physicians.
• Provides pre and post-test genetic counseling and support.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Masters' Degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling or its equivalent required within six (6) months of hire.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to 25 pounds.
• Work Environment: Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.

Posting Number: 24ST1826

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.

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