The cancer genetic counselor provides genetic counseling and cancer risk assessment services at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer, including those at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes.  These referrals come from a variety of internal and external sources.  The genetic counselor will work with a supervisory cancer genetic counselor at this institution, and provide education to other healthcare providers and attend various tumor board conferences. The genetic counselor must be able to work with patients who have diverse cultural backgrounds, diverse life experience, education levels, life styles and socioeconomic statuses.  Sensitivity and the ability to work with patients confidentially and positively ar