Req #: 230095

　　Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

　　Posting Date: 02/16/2024

　　Closing Info: Open Until Filled

　　Salary: $6,263 - $9,800 per month

　　Shift: First Shift

　　Notes:

　　As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Laboratory Genetic Counselor. WORK SCHEDULE

　　40 hours per week

　　Day Shift WHAT WE OFFER

　　Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

　　Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

　　Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

　　Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

　　State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

　　Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.

　　Relocation incentive for eligible new employees. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

　　Master's Degree in Genetics

　　2-3 years clinical or research experience in genetics DESIRED:

　　Board eligibility or certification by American Board of Genetic Counseling

　　Licensed or eligibility for license as Genetic Counselor in Washington State

　　Experience with cascade testing in families

　　Experience with family history and genealogy

　　Experience with qualitative research techniques

　　Clinical cancer genetics experience desirable

　　Experience with next-generation sequencing-based testing desirable

　　Specific knowledge of the NGS tests available in system such as BROCA PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Client relations

　　Provide information, technical assistance and guidance on test availability, composition, selection, and interpretation

　　Participate in laboratory’s program for analyzing variants of uncertain significance.

　　Coordinate indicated follow-up testing of at-risk family members

　　Assist with the resolution of next-generation sequencing testing issues, such as inadequate specimens, questions regarding variants, and research enrollment

　　Attend national meetings as representative of UW Lab Medicine

　　Maintain and update patient and provider materials and webpages

　　Laboratory operations

　　Review next-generation sequencing test orders for urgency and accuracy

　　Obtain relevant patient clinical history for case review and interpretation

　　Compose reports with laboratory medical directors and genetic counselors

　　Review reports before release into laboratory information system and EMR

　　Participate in scientific and quality-assurance studies and research related to the laboratory's services

　　Administrative and quality improvement operations

　　Participate in development and implementation of new or improved clinical test services based on next-generation sequencing

　　Participate in ongoing literature review to incorporate latest knowledge into the clinical classification of genes and gene variants

　　Provide clinical support to billing department, including case review documentation of medical necessity, as part of the pre-authorization process

　　Support research testing grants and contracts related to the laboratory

　　Assist with review, maintenance, and update of billing codes

　　Help develop and implement improvements in electronic reporting of test results ABOUT US A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

　　University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.