Genetics Counselor jobs in Hempstead, NY

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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NYS Licensed Technologist - Genetics (Molecular)
  • ProPhase Labs
  • Garden, NY FULL_TIME
  • Perform and interpret routine diagnostic procedures which require the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in all areas of the laboratory.  Adhere to all technical and quality policies through the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing to ensure accuracy in test results. Supervise and review the work of technicians, lab assistants and trainees, as needed.
    Duties and responsibilities
    Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test result.
    1. Adhere to all laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
    2. Carry out procedures associated with DNA & RNA for sequencing platforms, including DNA/RNA sample extraction, quantification & preparation, Illumina Infinium genotyping, library preparation, and sequencer operation.
    3. Perform quality control of initial samples and sequencing ready final library samples.
    4. Perform sample nucleic acid extractions.
    5. Track all work and issues in the appropriate databases and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
    6. Become proficient in the LIMS tracking system to accurately perform day-to-day tasks.
    7. Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform day-to-day work on the Sequencing equipment (e.g., Illumina NovaSeq, T7, ONT).
    8. Perform proficiency testing as per regulatory requirements.
    9. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
    10. Evaluate test results to identify any problems that may arise and ensure accuracy of results before reporting values.
    11. Maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation for accurate reporting of results.
    12. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and ensure QC performance is acceptable before releasing patient results.
    13. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered, and escalate to the senior technologist or supervisor.
    14. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
    15. Collaborate with other departments to investigate questions or complaints from customers, clients or patients.
    16. Maintain a neat and clean work environment within the department.
    17. Properly label reagents/test kits to include received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. Ensure reagents/test kits are not used beyond their stated expiration dates.
    18. Assist with training of new employees in the department.
    19. Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
    20. Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
    21. If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
    22. Perform other duties as directed by management.
    Qualifications

    Education:
    High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, or science related field preferred. Applicant must meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements to obtain a NY state Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.


    License:
    New York State licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or provisional permit issued by the NYSED is required.

    ASCP or AMT certification preferred.

    Experience:
    2-5 years of technical experience required.

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Counselor
  • Family and Children's Association
  • Garden, NY FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity The Counselor provides counseling for elder abuse victims, and assists victims of abuse to connect with resources and support. Responsibilities Maintain accurate and current statistics...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Cooking Counselor
  • Brookville Center for Children’s Services
  • Brookville, NY PART_TIME
  • Overview Plan and implement cooking activities to develop student’s motor skills, social skills, expressive and receptive language. Responsibilities 1. Plan and implement cooking activities, based on ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Senior Counselor
  • Mental Health Association of Nassau County
  • Bethpage, NY FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionMental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program dev...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Guidance Counselor
  • Herricks Public Schools
  • Hyde Park, NY FULL_TIME
  • SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Remain readily available to students to provide individual counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturit...
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Habilitation counselor
  • Ohel Children's Home and Family Services
  • Floral Park, NY FULL_TIME
  • Ohel Children's Home and Family Services - Locations include Far Rockaway, Queens, Long Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. Experience and driving strongly preferred but not required. Good...
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Kids First Services
  • Baldwin, NY
  • Are you looking for the opportunity to be a part of something truly extraordinary? As a Behavior Technician or RBT at Ki...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Group Coordinator/Child Counselor-Bilingual
  • The Safe Center LI
  • Bethpage, NY
  • AGENCY OVERVIEW: The Safe Center LI, Inc. (TSCLI) is the leading provider of services to victims of interpersonal violen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor Assistant - Nephrology
  • Columbia University
  • New York, NY
  • Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $58,500 - $62,000 The sa...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor (English or Bilingual Spanish)
  • The Safe Center LI
  • Bethpage, NY
  • The Safe Center provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, rape/sexual assault, child abuse, and h...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Youth Support Counselor
  • MercyFirst
  • Syosset, NY
  • LOCATION: Syosset, NY REPORTS TO: Recreation Coordinator DEPARTMENT: L.I. Residential Programs Recreation SCHEDULE: Full...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner (Remote, Functional Medicine)
  • SteadyMD
  • New York, NY
  • SteadyMD is excited to invite Nurse Practitioners with Functional Medicine Experience with licenses in at least 5 states...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Academic Advisor - AAIC
  • Farmingdale State College
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • Job Description: Farmingdale State College seeks to hire a full-time Academic Advisor that will advise and serve Farming...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Residential Counselor / Direct Support Professional (Full-time)
  • Mercy Haven
  • Westbury, NY
  • Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

The Town of Hempstead is one of the three towns in Nassau County, New York, United States, occupying the southwestern part of the county, in the western half of Long Island. Twenty-two incorporated villages (one of which is named Hempstead) are completely or partially within the town. The town's combined population was 759,757 at the 2010 census, which is the majority of the population of the county and by far the largest of any town in New York. If Hempstead were to be incorporated as a city, it would be the second-largest city in New York, behind New York City; it is more than three times th...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$85,111 to $104,732
Hempstead, New York area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

Genetics Counselor in Kansas City, KS
From talking to our genetic counselor, advanced maternal age (being 35 or older) and advanced paternal age (not sure of the cut off) gets you automatically shunted into the 'go see the genetic counselor just for safety' category.
December 10, 2019
Genetics Counselor in Chattanooga, TN
Most people that seek out the services of a genetics counselor do so out of concern that a genetic disorder may be present in the family, because multiple pregnancies have been lost, or when an ultrasound suggests that a problem may be present.
February 10, 2020
Genetics Counselor in Santa Rosa, CA
Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Counselors.
January 01, 2020