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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare industry is teeming with job openings and is one of the largest labor employers globally. While some jobs within this industry can be competently performed with little to no skill, this certainly cannot be said for genetic counseling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This medical service is provided to families or individuals who are worried about hereditary diseases or have other reasons for looking into genetic testing. The number of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is expected to grow 21% by 2029, which is significantly higher than the projected 11% for other medical occupations, making genetic counseling one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/healthcare-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fastest-growing fields in the healthcare industry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this specialty seems inviting or you think you might have a flair for it, we have carefully gathered all the information about this career option that you might need. But before we go into what it\u2019s like to be a genetic counselor, the qualifications required, average salaries, and so on, let\u2019s start by taking a look at what exactly is it that they do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>About <\/b><b>Genetic Counselor Jobs<\/b><\/h2><hr \/><h3><b>What Do Genetic Counselors Do?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A genetic counselor\u2019s job is to assess an individual\u2019s or family\u2019s risk of developing inherited conditions and diseases, which can include congenital disabilities and a range of genetic disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They provide salient information and support, both to other healthcare professionals and to the individuals and families who are at risk of these inherited conditions. They are also responsible for investigating family medical histories, trying to cross-check and interpret the information at their disposal, and deciding whether tests are necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counseling jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are typically available in a clinic or hospital setting, where you\u2019d mostly work with the medical laboratory technologists who perform the genetic lab tests. You\u2019d also collaborate with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/physician-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doctors from other fields<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like the oncologists and obstetricians, to name a few.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Genetic Counseling Job Duties<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We created an in-depth list of tasks and responsibilities that are a part of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor job description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so let\u2019s have a look. Typically, the job involves:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating genetic information from patients to identify individuals or families with genetic disorders.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviewing patients to acquire detailed individual and family medical histories from them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining the multitude of diagnostic procedures that are used during testing like amniocentesis, ultrasound, and chorionic villus sampling.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing elaborate consultation reports for patients or other doctors trying to convey complex genetic ideas and concepts.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counseling patients and their families on inherited conditions and their genetic risks by providing them with information and reassurance when necessary.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussing the available testing options with patients and colleagues and familiarizing them with the potential risks, benefits, and constraints of each procedure.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tending to patients\u2019 emotional and psychological needs, like helping them deal with test result fears, marital problems, financial issues, and stress, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/physician-assistant-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making the right recommendations and referrals, and assisting with test outcomes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing and conducting genetics training programs for graduates, physicians, and other health professionals.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a flourishing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counseling career<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also requires participating in affiliated professional organizations and conferences, so as to stay in the loop regarding the latest developments in genetics and genomics.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Genetic Counselor Job Types<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counseling is a broad field with a number of different subtypes. Most of the requirements for these specialized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor careers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are similar, even though the tasks they\u2019ll be focusing on differ. Let\u2019s have a look at some of these specializations.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Cancer Genetic Counselors<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of cancer run in the family, which is why one of the duties of a cancer genetic counselor is to check family health history and evaluate the risk of hereditary cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also help in the screening and management of high-risk individuals. The requirements are generally the same for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/job-interview-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">those looking for a job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor in cancer therapy jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it goes without saying that cancer genetic counselors are expected to be well versed in genetics and cancerous diseases.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Pediatric Genetic Counselors<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric genetic counselors help in diagnosing gene issues in infants, children, and teenagers. They suggest treatment options and help families determine the risk of passing genetic disorders to their children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric genetic counselor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are exceptionally delicate and require extensive knowledge of genetics. Professionals in this field are expected to support and counsel their patients, among other things, by translating complex concepts into simple ones, so that the kids and laypeople can easily understand them.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Cardiovascular Genetic Counselors<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselors working in cardiovascular genetics get additional training and clinical education pertaining to cardiovascular diseases. This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor position<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also involves working hand in hand with cardiologists and helping to assess the risk of the development of these diseases, which often have underlying familial and genetic causes.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Chromosomal Disorders Genetic Counselors<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chromosomal disorder genetic counselors typically work <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor therapy jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping in the integration and acceptance of children and individuals with chromosomal abnormalities. These counselors are there to talk about prenatal genetic abnormalities with the families and to discuss possible options if genetic testing shows a fetus with a chromosomal abnormality upon karyotype testing.<\/span><\/p><h5><b>Genetic Counselor Nurses\u00a0<\/b><\/h5><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurses can also be genetic counselors. When it comes to these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of their duties usually involves support for people at risk of, or already suffering from diseases that have a genetic predisposition like Alzheimer\u2019s, breast cancer, hemophilia, etc., and helping them to achieve and maintain good health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselor nurses have furthered their education in genetics and genetic counseling, even after acquiring their degrees in nursing. Generally, nurses deal with the holistic approach to the treatment of patients, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor nurse jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are not any different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Genetic Counselor Work Environment<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going by the statistics from 2019, genetic counselors held only 2,600 jobs in total. Most of them worked in state, local and private hospitals\u201443%. Some 13% worked in the offices of physicians, and 12% worked in colleges, universities, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/medical-school-admission-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional schools <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(state, local, or private). Another 11% held <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor technician jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in medical and diagnostic laboratories, and 5% were self-employed workers. The nature of their job has them continuously interacting with people of different ages and genders, devoting a lot of time and patience to each new patient.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Injuries and Illnesses<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselors do not do a lot of physically exerting work. They are seated most of the time, examining test results and discussing possible outcomes and strategies with their patients. However, counseling people in genetics can be emotionally draining and stressful. This could predispose them to bouts of sadness, depression, and anxiety disorders.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the work is very hands-on and practical, which can often cause quite a bit of stress.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Work Schedule<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor positions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are full-time and require a high level of commitment. They usually have a standard work schedule with 40-hour weeks, but some work more, depending on where they\u2019re employed. They generally don\u2019t need to work evenings or weekends.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How to Become a Genetic Counselor<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To pursue a career as a genetic counselor and qualify for one of the available <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GC jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0 you\u2019ll need several years of education and training. You\u2019ll first need a bachelor\u2019s degree, and then you\u2019ll have to earn a master\u2019s degree in genetic counseling.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Important Qualities<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a genetic counselor requires people seeking such a career to have the following qualities:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interpersonal skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gene counselor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require a high level of communication skills. Genetic counselors constantly interact with people and must be able to simplify complicated concepts so that their patients can understand exactly what they are being told.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Critical-thinking skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Genetic counselors are required to be able to confidently analyze laboratory results and use them to determine the best way to advise their patients. They should be able to apply their knowledge of genetics to correctly assess the risks of inheriting genetic conditions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compassion:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require the ability to advise patients on serious illnesses and appropriate care while being sensitive and compassionate. They need to understand their patients emotionally and be delicate when communicating their findings.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Decision-making skills: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselors need to be able to consider the relative pros and cons of a situation and come up with the appropriate way to discuss the findings with their patients.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>Education<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselor job requirements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in terms of academic qualifications dictate that, in order to build a career as a genetic counselor, you typically need a master\u2019s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from an accredited master\u2019s program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means becoming a genetic counselor requires extensive education and training. You might also need to pass examinations for certification to practice as a genetic counselor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The training for this position teaches students about inherited diseases, tests that can detect genetic issues, and the steps that can be taken to prevent or minimize the risk of genetic problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobs in genetic counseling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are only available to those who successfully completed their coursework in public health, psychology, epidemiology, and developmental biology.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical rotations also occur during the training, in which they work first-hand with patients in different work environments such as cancer centers, pediatric hospitals, or prenatal diagnostic centers.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counseling jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the US, you must be certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Being certified involves completing an accredited master\u2019s degree program and passing an exam. And even after these, counselors have to keep completing continuing education courses in order to maintain their certifications.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost half of the states in the US require licensing of genetic counselors, and other states are pending with license legislatures. To get a license, typically, certification as a genetic counselor is required, and specific licensing requirements differ from state to state.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, certified genetic counselors are preferred by employers regardless of the requirements of the state they are in.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Advancement<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselor job facts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that after completing their master\u2019s in genetic counseling, people interested in this career may decide to provide general care or specialize in more areas, determined by the types of patients and research they choose to focus on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These specialties deal with different types of genetic counseling like pediatric, prenatal and preconception, cancer, cardiovascular genetic counseling, etc.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Genetic Counselor Pay<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In May 2019, the median annual wage for this profession was $81,880. The average yearly pay for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was $81,350 (as of December). The highest 10% earned over $114,750, while the lowest 10% earned less than $61,310. As of 2020, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/healthcareers.co\/highest-paying-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average hourly rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was about $39.11 per hour.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> usually depends on the candidate\u2019s experience, skill level, and the place of work they\u2019ve chosen. As is the case with most healthcare jobs, there are plenty of opportunities for advancement and salary increases as a genetic counselor\u2019s career progresses.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Genetic Counselor Job Outlook<\/b><\/h3><hr \/><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 2019 to 2029, a 21% increase is expected in the number of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor job openings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is much faster than the average growth for all occupations and growth for other medical professions. However, since genetic counseling is currently a rather small occupation, this 21% increase would only result in about 600 new jobs altogether in those 10 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number and range of tests that can be administered by genetic counselors and used in their evaluations have increased massively over the past few years. A lot of technological innovations and lab tests have been developed recently, making <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counseling jobs <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much easier. Most genetic tests seem to be covered by the majority of health insurance providers.<\/span><\/p><h4><b>Job Prospects<\/b><\/h4><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bulk of genetic counselors who get accredited and pass their certification exams have very favorable job prospects. For every graduate, there are at least three to four jobs to pursue.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Is genetic counseling a good career?<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counseling is rated very highly as a healthcare support job all over the world. The US Job Report of 2020 ranked genetic counseling as number two on the list of the best healthcare support jobs and as number 25 on the overall top jobs in the US list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shows that genetic counseling is a very rewarding career, made even more so by being based around helping people understand their health and explore their options. According to reports, most genetic counselors (94%) claim to be very satisfied with their jobs and thoroughly enjoy them.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How hard is genetic counseling?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to endure a lot of rigorous learning and coursework before getting the master\u2019s degree necessary to be certified as a genetic counselor. You should also expect a fair bit of clinical rotations and research, but before you even get to all of that, you first need a bachelor&#8217;s degree in public health or biological sciences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, acceptance rates for genetic counseling graduate programs are about 8%, which shows that this is not an easy field to get into. Even when certified, you\u2019ll have to keep passing additional certification exams and continually updating your knowledge base.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What does a genetic counselor do?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselors are healthcare professionals who help individuals and families, and also other healthcare professionals to understand how genetics works and how genetic information impacts their (or their patient\u2019s) day to day living.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They interview patients and take family histories from them, help them make important decisions, and offer emotional and psychological support. They also do a lot of research and follow-up on patients\u2019 genetic issues.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Are genetic counselors important in surgery?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genes have been proven to have a significant role in the development of cancers, and new genes are linked to cancers occurring in families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic testing has now become very important in, for instance, breast cancer cases even before surgery, and the risk of unfavorable surgical outcomes is significantly reduced when genetic testing and counseling are added to the routine care and maintenance of cancer patients and their families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Is genetic counseling a good specialty?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselors are an important part of clinical care and this isn\u2019t likely to change any time soon. There are also a number of niches within this specialty, which all cater to specific types of patients. The field provides plenty of advancement opportunities for individuals with solid skillsets and analytical abilities.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How much does a genetic counselor make?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic counselors made $81,350 on average in 2020. This comes down to $39.11 per hour\u2014an equivalent of about $1,564 per week or $6,779 in one month. There are annual salaries as high as $137,000 and as low as $49,000, depending on the skill and experience of the individual and the location and type of establishment where they work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of the genetic counselor salaries at the moment range between $63,500 and $90,000 per year, however, top earners in the United States are making more than $120,000 annually.<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a genetic counselor requires extensive skill, knowledge, and experience, which makes studying for this position very tasking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetic counselor jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are very rewarding and practically guarantee a stable, lucrative, and meaningful career. 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