Instructor - Genetic Counselor

Job Summary:

This position provides genetic counseling services for clinical patients with genetic and metabolic diseases to the population of the States of Colorado. It is associated with Children's Hospital Colorado but also serves the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus, as well as several affiliated community hospitals throughout the State.

The individual hired in this position will have an academic home in the Section of Genetics and Metabolism but will work primarily in the clinical operations of the Section of Developmental Pediatrics. They will report to both Section Heads, with administrative

supervision provided by Genetics & Metabolism and clinical (and if pertinent, research) supervision from the Head of the Section of Developmental Pediatrics or their delegate. The individual will work collaboratively with other faculty and care team members. The successful candidate will join a group of approximately 30 genetic counselors who work with both medical genetics and specialists in other areas, including regional satellite clinics.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Participation in funded research activities.

• Provide outpatient and, potentially, inpatient genetic counseling for known or suspected genetic disorders.
• Share on-call responsibilities with the other GC faculty in their clinical group.
• Participate in the education of genetic counseling graduate students, residents, medical students, and fellows.

• Genetic counseling support of various specialty clinics.

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Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $757 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

· Graduated from an accredited genetic counseling program

· ABGC board certified or Board eligible with board certification attained within 10 months of graduation

Condition of Employment:

· Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado

· Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

· ABGC Board Certified with one-year relevant experience

· Pediatric practice experience

· 1 year experience involved in Human Subjects Research

· Certification of training for Human Subjects Research (CITI, or equivalent)

· Experience working with patients and families with genetic causes of autism, epilepsy, and/or developmental disabilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical operations and procedures.

· Ability to develop and present educational information to patients as well as to professionals.

· Ability to provide genetic counseling, and technical information in a comprehensive, understandable, nondirective manner to patients and families.

· Ability to work independently as well as serving as a team member.

· Ability to gather data and prepare reports.

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