Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Cancer Genetics Counsel-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

$10,000 sign on bonus!

Clinical careers are better at Banner Health! We are committed to developing the careers of our team members. We care about you, your career as a genetic counselor and your future. If you???re looking to leverage your abilities, apply today!

Join our Cancer Services team at Banner University Medical Center Tucson! Banner University Medical Center Tucson offers a wide range of medical and surgical care options. We use the latest??technology to detect cancer as early as possible. In addition to treatment options, we also offer many??support services??for patients and their families. Our treatment services include: Blood and marrow transplantation, Chemotherapy and Biologic therapy, Clinical research trials, Genetic counseling and testing, Interventional radiology, and Radiation therapy. At Banner University Medical Center Tucson, we provide integrative services to provide the best treatment options and whole health support during and after our patients cancer treatment.

We believe patient care is most effective when it???s truly collaborative. With our academic partnership with the University of Arizona, ??our evidence-based, academic research, and multidisciplinary approach brings together physicians from all cancer specialties to provide highly coordinated and compassionate care. Our cancer experts include medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, physician specialists, nurses and clinical support staff who work closely with patients, guiding them through their first visit and serving as a point of contact throughout their care. From prevention to treatment and beyond, no matter where our patients are on their cancer journey, the team at Banner University Medical Center Tucson is 100% committed to our patients well-being!

Banner is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, as well as being a nationally recognized Academic Center teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

University Arizona Cancer Center is NCI designated, COC, NAPBC, NAPRC, FACT Accredited. Superior Clinical Excellence for staff development with strong focus on certifications, Shared Leadership for Clinical and Non-Clinical Staff, and other staff related engagement committees.

We are seeking an experienced Genetic Counselor to join our team, however we are also open to training a quick learner who is eager to gain experience and grow their career. This position is a collaborative approach working alongside pers, providers and other clinical staff to facilitate genetic testing and provide genetic counseling to our patients and families in accordance with organizational policies. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, independent judgment and skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of patients.

This is an exempt position- 40hrs/week 8-5 M-F.

*Eligibility for the sign-on requires a 24 month commitment

University Medical Center Tucson Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for working with patients who have a personal or family history of cancer or other inherited disorders. The counselor obtains personal and family medical history, develops and analyzes pedigrees, determines if genetic testing is appropriate, arranges genetic testing, analyzes and interprets test results in order to provide patient care plans and treatment options. Counselors provide counseling and psychosocial support to patients and families. Works collaboratively with External Clinical Cancer Genetics program that provides medical direction for the Banner program.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides counseling and genetic assessment services to patients with personal or family history, or are at risk for cancer. Provides education and counseling on genetic principles and tests to patients and family members.

2. Obtains and reviews patient???s personal and family medical history. Retrieves and reviews medical records. Documents family history and constructs pedigrees to assess the pattern of cancer in the family and risk of cancer and to determine whether genetics testing is appropriate.

3. Works in collaboration with external Clinical Cancer Genetics Program regarding clinical care and the research program. Clinical Genetics Program staff provide medical direction for the Banner program.

4. Interprets complex genetics principles, laboratory data and test results. Provides counseling recommendations for care and psychosocial support for patients and families regarding risk of an inherited disorder. Establishes a plan of care based on genetic assessment.

5. Assists with research protocol enrollment, collection of samples, data management, and patient consent in accordance with the Institutional Review Board.

6. Provides education of genetic counseling and cancer genetics to health care professionals, including residents, physicians, oncology program staff, as well as organizations and individual members of the community.

7. May assist with facility program development.

8. Position works independently and with medical guidance from external Clinical Cancer Genetics research facility, working within protocols and interpreting genetic risk. Position provides care planning and counseling for patients and at risk individuals. Contacts include nursing, physicians, residents, Clinical Cancer Genetics facility medical staff, patients, families and community organizations.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master???s Degree in Genetic Counseling, obtained through a genetic counseling program accredited by the ACGC (Accrediting Council for Genetic Counseling), is required. Must be eligible for Board Certification as a Genetic Counselor. Genetic Counselor certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire.

Position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, counseling and psychosocial assessment skills in establishing patient rapport and in responding to issues of client or family; Requires critical thinking skills to complete complex research and analysis. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Board Certified Genetic Counselor with Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.