Job Details

PS Genetic Counselor

Position Number: 6794283
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Health - Other Health Faculty

PS Genetic Counselor

Job Summary

Job Summary:
The Division of Medical Genetics with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah, is seeking a full-time Genetic Counselor to provide comprehensive genetic counseling services for inborn errors of metabolism/metabolic genetic conditions. This position involves the opportunity to participate in the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling, with student education, supervision, and mentorship. If you are interested in becoming part of a team whose mission is to improve the lives of pediatric and adult patients, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Collaborates with newborn screening teams for Utah, Nevada, and Alaska; tracks newborn screen cases and runs regular newborn screen rounds to improve communication and screening process; closely work with metabolic clinic providers for decision making on newborn screen cases.
Performs patient/family genetic risk assessment: collects and evaluates medical and family histories; obtains and reviews medical records to confirm reported diagnosis; analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient, medical records, and resource materials; evaluates complex medical and genetic literature from varied sources and incorporates into clinical practice.
Provides information regarding the etiology, inheritance, incidence, carrier risks, and natural history/prognosis for genetic conditions/diseases; facilities patients understanding of genetic, medical and psychosocial information including risks, testing options and procedures, test results and their implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.
Formulates genetic testing and/or medical recommendations in collaboration with providers and team members; facilitates referrals for other family members who seek information; provides medical genetic counseling.
Implements or facilitates the recommendations based upon patient-family assessment: coordinates request for laboratory services, analyzes and interprets clinical/laboratory findings and conveys results to patients, physicians and team members; distinguishes complex laboratory results requiring action; seeks appropriate supervision for representation/participation in action; provides reassurance and support to the patient.
Evaluates patient-family care; writes detailed consultation reports conveying complex genetic concepts to patients and referring health care providers; completes chart notes and keeps statistics on outcome; records patient interactions.

Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient care or medical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current license as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Utah.
Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferred
Licensure to practice in a clinical field.

Preferences
Department Preferences:

Previous clinical genetic counseling experience.
Certified or eligible for certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43829B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $82,100 - $111,040
Close Date: 3/15/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193693