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Posted:
February 13, 2021
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary:
Open
Category:
Healthcare

Genetics Institute of Genetic Medicine is seeking a Genetic Counselor to support the DNA Diagnostic Laboratory (DDL). DDL is a high-complexity, clinical, molecular genetics laboratory integrated within Johns Hopkins Genomics—a partnership between the Institute of Genetic Medicine and the Department of Pathology at Johns Hopkins Medicine. The DDL is committed to offering state of the art clinical molecular testing for inherited disorders in compliance with the highest regulatory standards.  The DDL applies next generation DNA sequence analysis (Whole Exome Sequencing and NGS panels) to clinical diagnostics in additional to Sanger sequencing.

 

The JHU School of Medicine has a Genetic Counselor Career Ladder in place to support the promotion of Genetic Counselors based on their experience and expertise, and this ladder provides a clear pathway for professional progression, academic research time, and opportunities to build programs in genetic medicine.  Incoming Genetic Counselors are evaluated against the ladder to appropriately slot them into their current tier; tiers range from GC1 through GC4.   The DGM is seeking Genetic Counselors from all clinical backgrounds including new graduates to apply for this posted position.  All levels of experience will be considered.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Act a liaison between the DDL and internal/external entities in regard to services offered.
  • Coordinate genetic testing including informed consent, sample receipt, and results reporting between the DDL and referring providers.
  • Intake review of test requisition and perform basic client service duties (phone calls and emails).
  • Review and summarize patient’s clinical phenotype and medical history prior to testing.
  • Perform whole exome and exome-based gene panel analysis, clinical molecular variant interpretation using online databases, in-silico variant analysis tools, and comprehensive assessment of the scientific literature.  Requires specialized knowledge of complex and rare genetic diseases in order to make accurate interpretations and recommendations.
  • Write customized reports including researching results and communicating results with referrers.
  • Effectively communicate results to referring physicians, genetic counselors, and other clients.
  • Provide pre- and post-test clinical consultations to referrers.  Pre-test issues include pedigree analysis, recommendations on who needs to be tested and by what technical method, working with constraints such as time available for results, management options for the patient, and financial obligations; Post-test issues include coordinating additional testing, referral to clinical consultants and researchers.
  • Work as part of the DDL team to assure high quality clinical genetic testing.  Includes routine effective communication with other members of client services staff, Lab Directors, Lab Manager, analysts, and technical lab staff.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of protocols for test requests including lab requisition forms, LIMS updates, EPIC workflows, and electronic result reporting.
  • Provide marketing support on behalf of the DDL and JH Genomics in the form of marketing materials, attending and organizing meetings (local and national), and providing input for the website and social media outreach.
  • Coordinate getting correct and updated information on national resources (Concert, GTR)
  • Participate in the mentorship and assessment of trainees who rotate through the lab.
  • Outreach and develop tests with referring providers
  • Other duties for DDL and JH Genomics as assigned by Lab Directors and/or Administration.

 

Essential Functions:

Responsible for providing pre- and post-analytic support for DDL services including interpretation of genetic variants; report writing; results communication; coordinating incoming samples; communicating with referrers, payers, and/or patients before and after testing; teaching residents, fellows, and genetic counseling students; manuscript writing; liaising with JH clinical departments; and providing the genetic counseling services needed for various DDL grants and sponsored programs.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Must seek certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within one year of hire date. Must maintain certification by completion of the required CEUs for the period prescribed by the Board. Current CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment. Successful completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years’ experience working in a clinical molecular diagnostic lab.         

 

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:

Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics OR Must have Active Candidate Status for the ABGC Board Examination and must successfully obtain ABGC Certification within one year of hire date.           

        

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have strong computer skills including familiarity with online databases (gonmAD, ExAC, HGMD, dbSNP, etc.) and in-silico variant assessment tools (SIFT, PolyPhen, etc) to aid in variant interpretation in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Preferred: Familiar with ACMG variant classification criteria for SNVs/CNVs and exome analysis.

 

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing and walking for extended period. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.  Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).  Ability to move standard equipment through a hospital or clinical environment. Lift, carry, move supplies, computers, glassware, etc. Ability to move about workspace.

 

Classified Title: Genetic Counselor   ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME 
Starting Salary Range: Competitive; Commensurate with experience
Employee Group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt  
Location: School of Medicine, East Baltimore Campus/ Telecommuting may be required during COVID restrictions.
Department Name: Genetics DNA Diagnostic Lab DDL  
Personnel Area: School of Medicine

 

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

 

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

 

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work.  Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

 

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

 

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

 

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About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.
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