About this role
ST Health Department of Pediatrics is hiring a full-time Genetic Counselor to join their team at Children’s Hospital. This role will work within the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine. This is a Monday through Friday daylight position with the hours of 8am to 4:30pm. No evenings or weekends. This position will primarily do pediatric and adult genetic counseling and require travel to local satellite locations.
This role offers a career ladder for growth and advacement! After a 6-month orientation period, there is possibility for some work from home days.
Purpose:
Performs professional and administrative duties necessary to provide counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.
Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain, and update the genetic databases.
- Implement treatment plan and make the appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work, and psychological services.
- Assist genetic laboratory services with interpretation and communication of results to patients and physicians.
- Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.
- Provide comprehensive genetic counseling at all designated sites and to patients and families referred for genetic services following the competencies established by the ABGC. This includes case preparation, contracting, review of medical and family histories, creation of pedigree, genetic risk assessment, discussion of inheritance/risk/diagnosis/natural history, genetic testing options, possible result outcomes and implications for patient and family, limited related psychosocial assessment, and resource identification (disease/community/healthcare).
- Prepare and conduct lectures/seminars on human genetics and genetic counseling for lay groups, students, and health professionals; provide clinical supervision for residents and fellows rotating through genetics.
- Assist in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics by writing and editing research manuscripts and grants; recruit and enroll patients into ongoing studies.
- Act as mentor to genetic counseling graduate students from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
- Responsible for maintenance of QA for the clinical genetic counseling services.
- Communicate with patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing regarding patient care/testing, which includes interpretation of test results.
- Serve as a resource for various health care professionals regarding genetic testing, genetically based questions, teratogens, and genetic medical information.
- Coordinate genetic testing and insurance coverage for genetic testing of genetics patients.
Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certified genetic counselor who holds or is eligible for PA licensure or after hire must be eligible to apply for a temporary provisional genetic counselor license within PA and must successfully obtain full licensure within 2 years of being hired.
- American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Certified Genetics Counselor
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$37.88–$56.83 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Genetic Counselor I (Pediatrics) — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Genetic Counselor I (Pediatrics) at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Genetic Counselor I (Pediatrics)
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Labs
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
- Pay: $37.88–$56.83 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-31T14:30:20.037Z
## Description
ST Health Department of Pediatrics is hiring a full-time Genetic Counselor to join their team at Children's Hospital. This role will work within the Division of Genetic and Genomic Medicine. This is a Monday through Friday daylight position with the hours of 8am to 4:30pm. No evenings or weekends. This position will primarily do pediatric and adult genetic counseling and require travel to local satellite locations.
This role offers a career ladder for growth and advacement! After a 6-month orientation period, there is possibility for some work from home days.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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