Genetic Counselor
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
Your future role at a glance
- Location: Austin
- Facility: ARC Far West Medical Tower
- Department/Specialty: Clinical Genetics
- Schedule: Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm
- Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Provide direct patient care as a Licensed Genetic Counselor, delivering comprehensive genetic counseling and risk assessment for inherited conditions and birth defects.
- Assess family history and analyze inheritance patterns to identify at-risk individuals and guide evidence-based genetic counseling recommendations.
- Interpret complex genetic test results and laboratory data, ensuring accurate clinical documentation within Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support diagnosis, care coordination, and personalized genetic counseling plans.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional preferences we're seeking
- Masters in Genetic Counseling, MSGC
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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