Tumor Registrar - Part Time - Remote AZ Residents Only

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.
• 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.
• Prepares charts for physician review at tumor board. Assist physicians during review.
• Attend 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 requirements of Level One.
• Provides direct supervision over non-certified tumor registrars.
• Completes all elements of the Commission on Cancer accreditation requirements associated with tumor registry under the direct supervision of 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.

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; accurately interpret medical terminology and statistical data; and the ability to accurately decipher questionable handwriting through analysis and deduction.

• Meet deadline requirements of projects assigned.
• Position requires sedentary work, occasionally lifting 10 lbs. and carrying small objects short distances; sit at a computer terminal 6 to 8 hours a day; regularly needs to bend, stoop and reach to file charts.