**It's more than a career, it's a calling.**

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

**Worker Type:**

Regular

**Job Summary:**

Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs.

**Job Responsibilities and Requirements:**

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Identifies families at risk for genetic disorders, children with birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions. Analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence.
+ Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results. Communicates findings with physicians and patients.
+ Assists patients with the navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing.
+ Assists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plans.
+ Provides ongoing genetics education for medical professionals, including speaking at local and regional departmen...