Cancer Registrar

Department:
Cancer Care

Schedule:
Full Time - 40 hours

Shift:
Days

Hours:
40 hours/week - Flexible

HR use only:
Monster

Contact Information:
Contact: Nicole Smith
Tel: 508 383 1522

Email: Nicole.Smith@mwmc.com
Address:

Job Details:


GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director, Oncology Services, and according to established objectives and procedures, codes and abstracts tumor data, follows up on cancer patients, and performs long and short term patient care evaluation studies. Responsible for the maintenance of the registry for ACOS accreditation.



PRINCIPAL DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

1. In accordance with American College of Surgeons and National Cancer Society guidelines, maintains registry files and logs of all Hospital cancer cases. Conducts annual lifetime follow-up on patients in the Cancer Registry by contacting physician or patient. Enters all follow-up information into computerized registry system in a timely manner.



2. Codes and abstracts cancer-related data (i.e., summarizes patient's hospital record including demographic data, diagnostic procedures, date of diagnosis, histological diagnosis, and teatment). Reports all new cancer cases to the Cancer Incidence Registry of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the computerized registry system.



3. Assists the Cancer Committee in the performance of Cancer Program activities. Records minutes of meetings, arranges conferences, and performs studies as requested. Conducts long and short term patient evaluation studies. Prepares regular and special statistical reports and analyses. Prepares annual report of activity.



4 . Compiles requests for data from the registry on cancer patient population and related statistics for Hospital planning, administration, and any internal healthcare related department.



5. In consultation with supervisor and ACOS guidelines, develops tumor registry standards and goals. Remains abreast of developments in the field of tumor registry by pursuing a program of self development and participating in educational and research activities of the National Tumor Registrar Association.



KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE,ANDOTHERJOBREQUIREMENTS:

1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in medical record technology or nursing.



2. Six to twelve months of experience. Must be a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).

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