Genetic Counselor II

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Our dynamic team of cancer genetic counselors at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a new team member to join our expanding clinical practice. Genetic counselors provide genetic counseling to patients considered at significant cancer risk due to an underlying pathogenic mutation in a cancer gene and/or their personal and family medical history of cancer. Genetic counselors facilitate the genetic testing process and communicates the implications of the result to the patient, and their healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Obtain family histories, provide genetic counseling and education to patients and their families with adult heredity cancer syndromes

• Develop and implement genetic counseling services for high-risk patients undergoing DNA testing for cancer susceptibility genes

• Serves as resource to patients, families, staff and physicians

• Represent the organization in initiatives on cancer genetics

• Supervise genetic counseling graduate students performing practicum training

• Provide genetics education to healthcare providers, schools and community groups

• Contribute to departmental efforts to develop continuing genetics education courses to be offered in-state for continuing medical education (CME)

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

• Minimum two years experience; Cancer genetic counseling experience preferred

• American Board of Genetic Counseling Certified or Board-eligible

• Ability to obtain WA DOH licensure within six months of employment

• Genetic counseling training (MS degree)

• Broad knowledge of genetics

• Ability to communicate complex imformation in simple way

• Emotional intelligence

• Self-awareness

• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Process improvement skills

• Knowledge of NCCN guidelines in regards to genetic testing recommendations

• Knowledge of healthcare delivery

• Ability to navigate organizational politics

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $84,448.00 to $126,651.20 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.