**Careers With Purpose** **Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.** **Facility:** Imagenetics Building **Location:** Sioux Falls, SD **Address:** 1321 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA **Shift:** Day **Job Schedule:** Full time **Weekly Hours:** 40.00 **Department Details** The Sanford Medical Genetics Laboratory(SMGL) is looking for a motivated Laboratory Genetic Counselor to play a critical role in laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will be able to curate variants both in the hereditary and oncology spaces, promote available SMGL developed tests, draft lab reports, communicate with providers on the best genetic tests to order, participate in test utilization, and work with other Geneticists and Genetic counselors in the Sanford Health footprint. The candidate will work to ensure that the right test is performed for the right person at the right time for the right reason. **Job Summary** The Laboratory Genetic Counselor is responsible in the Laboratory for activities related to determining appropriateness of genetic testing ordered, performing chart reviews in the EMR, interpreting of results, searching the medical literature and assisting with report drafting, explaining test results to providers or patients, and facilitating genetics referrals. The Laboratory Genetic Counselor also has responsibilities in coordinating patient statistics for future use; providing in-service education regarding genetics issues; teaching and continuing education. Assess recurrence risks and recommend genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost. Conduct case research of appropriate literature. Assist with determining test appropriateness by gathering additional information needed from submitting physicians and institutions. Gather information regarding indications for study, medical and family history, etc., to provide optimal specimen handling and processing, and to allow accurate diagnosis and risk estimations. Serve as a resource for information regarding appropriate genetic testing and what testing is performed at the Sanford Medical Genetics Laboratory. Assist with curation and interpretation of genetic test results, drafting interpretive comments and reports, and medical literature searches to provide further information in cases with abnormal cytogenetic or molecular genetic test results. Serve as an advocate for the Sanford Medical Genetics Laboratory test menu through verbal and written methods. Assist with the implementation of the laboratory developed tests. Provide in-service education and training for laboratory staff, students, health care professionals, and others. Perform clinical data review during the results review process. Support healthcare provider inquiries related to testing and results interpretation. Assist healthcare providers in the identification of clinically appropriate tests and follow up. Work with all departments to ensure the highest quality clinical test results for all patient samples, including the timely identification and resolution of issues. Maintain familiarity with the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Conduct other duties delegated or defined by an SMGL director, when applicable. **Qualifications** Master's degree in Genetic Counseling. Three (3) years experience preferred. Expertise in the principles of human genetics, including cytogenetics, molecular genetics, biochemical genetics, and human growth and development. Board-Certified or eligible to sit for the Genetic Counseling Board Examination administered by the American Board of Genetic Counselors. Board certification and licensure in the states of their primary locations are preferred. Maintain ABGC certification and continuing education credits as required. Receive and maintain genetic counseling licensure. **Benefits** Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. **Req Number:** R-0225970 **Job Function:** Advanced Practice Provider **Featured:** No **Specialty:** Genetics **Visas Accepted:** N/A