Job Description

Work Schedule

Full-time, 100% FTE, 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday Between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Genetic Counselor – Oncology to:

• Join a large and growing team of genetic counselors to provide care in a highly collaborative oncology genetics environment

• Provide clinical genetic counseling services and general case coordination to patients and families seen at University Hospital and other clinical affiliates across UW Health.

• Clinical settings include general oncology genetics, high risk breast clinic, digestive health clinic, and pancreatic cancer prevention clinic.

• Assist in the training and supervision of genetic counseling students in the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies training program.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Genetic Counseling or a Master’s degree in clinical or medical genetics prior to the establishment of the ACGC or ABGC Required

Work Experience

• 2 years or more years’ experience in clinical genetic counseling; experience in domain-specific area Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling Required
• Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.