Genetic Counselor I- Pulmonary

• Provides genetic counseling to individuals and families at risk for specific hereditary disorders
• Interprets family history, clinical and genetic findings to predict risk to patient
• Obtains and reviews medical, developmental, and family history information as part of diagnostic team
• Ascertains needs and agendas of patients/ families
• Preparation of patient and family letters and participation in multidisciplinary care discussions
• Collaborate closely with pulmonologists, clinical and research teams across BCH and BWH in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment
• Responds to inquiries related to diagnostic evaluations, hereditary risks, genetic testing, and pregnancy exposures
• Participates in communication process and educating families
• Provides documentation of evaluation for families, referring physicians, medical record
• Oversees and coordinates daily operations of assigned research study(s)
• Acts as liaison between principal investigator, study staff, and project collaborators
• Contributes to the development of research protocols and/or consent forms as required for review by the Institutional Review Board
• Assists in preparing applications for research funding
• Responds to inquiries related to research eligibility and procedures, diagnostic evaluations, hereditary risks, and genetic testing within scope of research project
• Identifies, contacts, and screens potential participants/families for eligibility of participation in research studies
• Obtains informed consent for study participation from eligible individuals/families
• Collects and interprets family/medical history, clinical and genetic findings for research studies
• Monitors and reviews data/sample collection, computer entry, and related activities to ensure compliance and consistency of application
• Develops and participates in genetics education programs for physicians, other health professionals, and lay populations
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates graduate-level counseling students
• Collaborates in developing written documents and web-based materials for a variety of purposes including journal publications and conference presentations

• Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling
• MA Genetic Counselor License
• Genetic Counselor certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Interest in exome/genome interpretation

• Flexible schedules
• Affordable health, vision and dental insurance
• Child care and student loan subsidies
• Generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• Cell phone plan discounts
• Discounted rates on T-passes