Job Information
Jordan Hospital Certified Tumor Registrar in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Duties/Responsibilities:
Manages all case finding, abstracting and recording of cancer data.
Responsible for ensuring the collection and reporting of all cancer data to State of Massachusetts
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data, at all times.
Assists with data requests, quality assurance and patient care evaluations.
Abstracts diagnostic procedural and adjuvant treatment information from medical record, infusion and radiation therapy charts.
Ensures quality and integrity of the database and departmental compliance with external regulations.
Assigns diagnostic, histology, morphologic, SEER, AJCC and extent of Disease staging schemes.
Maintains NCRA required educational credits for every 3 year cycle.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Education/Experience Required:
Certification by National Tumor Registrar’s Association
Three to five years tumor registry experience
Minimum one year application of automated registry systems
Demonstrated knowledge of ACOS Commission on Cancer requirements
Ability to read, write and comprehend at 12th grade level
Associates degree or higher
Registration/Certification:
- Certified Tumor Registrar