Tumor Registrar - Full Time - Remote Must be AZ Resident

Level One: Non-Certified Tumor Registrar

· Identifies and reports all cases of malignant disease gleaned from various resources within the medical facility where patients are diagnosed and treated.

· Acts as a monitor for all cases of previously reported malignancies that are currently receiving cancer-related treatments within the medical facility.

· Abstracts core information from patient’s medical records including demographic characteristics of diagnosis, extent of disease and treatment within 6 months of diagnosis.

· A resource of accurate data for cancer programs, administration and multiple research investigations.

· Serves as a resource for department staff regarding questions, situations and/or problem solving.

· Provides technical skills and is a resource for those individuals documenting cancer-related information.

· Follows all living patients to obtain end-results information on the quality of life and length of survival per the American College of Surgeon’s standards.

· Produce disease index; identify, abstract and report all cases of malignant disease diagnosed within the facility according to the schedule set by ACR. 

· Follow-up included in abstract 5th day of odd months. 98% of the time based on supervisory observation.

· Maintain registry statistics, annual reports, collection, preparation and reporting in a manner consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. 

· Completes daily and weekly back-ups.

· Demonstrates dependability and teamwork skills by following time clock procedures.

· Completing assigned duties in a safe, cost-effective manner.

· Controlling interpersonal differences; promoting cooperation with fellow employees.

· Maintains confidential information. 

· Input from 2 to 4 Medical Records staff may be collected for review.

· Utilizes time in between regular duties to assist others 80-95% of the time.

· Attendance at mandatory department meetings and mandatory hospital meetings 85-90% of the time.

· Prepares charts for physician review at tumor board. Assist physicians during review.

· Attends tumor board meetings.

· Completes all elements of the Commission on Cancer accreditation requirements associated with tumor registry under the direct supervision of a certified tumor registrar. 

Level Two: Certified Tumor Registrar

· Meets all of the Level One requirements.

· Provides direct supervision over non-certified tumor registrars.

· Completes all elements of the Commission on Cancer accreditation requirements required to be completed by a certified tumor registrar.

· Requires knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, tumor nomenclature, classification systems, as well as cancer treatment modalities. 

· Must have awareness of ACOS and State requirements for an approved cancer program.

· Must possess good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately decipher questionable handwriting through analysis and deduction.

· Effective human relation skills are required for interfacing with all levels of contact.

· Must have adequately developed interpersonal skills; work independently; demonstrate behaviors consistent with those identified as confidential and core behaviors set forth by this medical facility.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent or college level education

Experience:

 Level One: Minimum of 2 years’ experience, or equivalent, in any medical related field

 Level Two: Minimum of 3 years’ experience, or equivalent, in cancer registry field

Certification:

 Level Two: Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)

Exposure Categories:

· Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

· Other Potential Hazard(s): Possible exposure to hostile individuals

· Must be able to speak, read and write English.

· Perform basic mathematical calculations.

· Meet deadline requirements of projects assigned.

· Work is performed in an office environment and/or remotely.

· Ability to accurately interpret medical terminology and statistical data.

· Ability to interact efficiently with physicians and multidisciplinary team members utilizing effective verbal and communication skills.

· Basic knowledge of computer, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, telephone and answering machine.

· Position requires sedentary work, occasionally lifting 10 lbs. and carrying small objects short distances.

· Ability to site at a computer terminal 6 to 8 hours a day.

· Regularly needs to bend, stoop and reach to file charts.