Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Job overview
The Genetic Counselor - Oncology role at Northwestern Memorial Hospital involves providing genetic counseling to patients and families, focusing on oncology, to support informed medical decisions and patient care.
Responsibilities and impact
The Genetic Counselor will analyze genetic information, explain diagnostic procedures, provide counseling in clinical genetics areas, assess psychological needs, coordinate treatment plans, discuss testing options, interpret lab results, and document patient histories.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly salary range of $37.22 to $48.39, tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year, student loan repayment, professional development funds, a wellbeing fund, matching 401(k), comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, salary increases, bonuses, paid time off, and holiday pay.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be licensed Genetic Counselors with 0 to 2 years of relevant experience; no additional preferred qualifications are specified.
Career development
The hospital provides comprehensive training, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment to support career growth.
Work environment and culture
Northwestern Medicine values diversity, equity, and a culture of service, offering flexible work options, wellbeing funds, volunteer opportunities, and workforce-led resource groups.
Company information
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is part of Northwestern Medicine, known for world-class care, medical innovation, and research in partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Unique job features
The role offers unique benefits like tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and a reimbursable wellbeing fund, supporting both professional and personal growth.
Company overview
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a premier academic medical center and the primary teaching hospital for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. It provides a wide range of specialized healthcare services, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, and organ transplantation. The hospital generates revenue through patient services, research grants, and philanthropic contributions. Key historical milestones include its founding in 1972 through the merger of Passavant Memorial and Wesley Memorial hospitals, and its consistent ranking among the top hospitals in the United States.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your genetic counseling licensure and your ability to analyze genetic information, especially in oncology, obstetrics, pediatrics, or neurology contexts, as highlighted in the job description.
Highlight your skills in patient communication, including explaining diagnostic procedures, discussing testing options, and providing emotional support to patients and families, which are key responsibilities for this role.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Northwestern Memorial Hospital's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Genetic Counselors or oncology division staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital; use ice breakers like commenting on recent research published by Northwestern Medicine or asking about their experience with patient counseling in oncology genetics.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'genetic counselor,' 'oncology,' 'diagnostic procedures,' 'patient counseling,' 'genetic testing,' and 'psychosocial assessment' to improve your chances of passing initial screenings.
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