About this role
Provides oncology genetic counseling to patients and families by obtaining genetic histories, assessing pertinent risk factors and developing family trees; counsels patients and families about risk factors and proposed diagnostic procedures.
Coordinates specimen collection and transfer to appropriate laboratory, monitors and reports test results to provider and patient.
Provides follow-up counseling and resources to patients when needed including referral to community support groups. Coordinates other genetic services as needed.
Informs providers and patients of test results
Required:
Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling (ACGC) accredited Master's degree program or anticipated graduation of program within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred:
Certification: Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or board eligible for certification by the ABGC with certification obtained within one (1) year of start date.
Experience: At least one (1) year of Genetic Counseling in an Oncology outpatient setting.
Other facts
About Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
What you'll do
- The role involves providing oncology genetic counseling to patients and families, including obtaining genetic histories and developing family trees. Additionally, the counselor coordinates specimen collection, monitors test results, and provides follow-up resources.
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