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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for cancer registry internship in the United States is $25.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Cancer Registry Intern, you'll typically assist with data collection, abstraction, and entry of cancer patient information into specialized databases. You may help review medical records, ensure data quality, and support ongoing cancer research projects. Interns often work closely with certified tumor registrars and oncology professionals, gaining hands-on experience in coding, reporting, and understanding cancer trends. This role provides valuable exposure to the workflow of a cancer registry and can be a stepping stone toward certification and more advanced roles in cancer data management.

What is a Cancer Registry Internship?

A Cancer Registry Internship is a practical training program designed for students or recent graduates interested in the field of cancer data management. Interns work under the supervision of certified cancer registrars to learn how to collect, analyze, and report cancer patient data for hospitals, research organizations, or government agencies. The internship provides hands-on experience with medical records, data abstraction, and cancer registry software, helping interns prepare for certification and future careers in cancer registry or health information management.

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To thrive as a Cancer Registry Intern, you need a foundational understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, data entry, and an interest in cancer data collection, typically gained through coursework in health information or related fields. Familiarity with cancer registry software (such as AbstractPlus or Registry Plus), ICD-O coding systems, and basic database management tools is commonly expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a commitment to confidentiality help interns excel in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring accurate cancer data collection and reporting, which supports research, patient care, and public health initiatives.
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Clinical Dietitian Full Time Days

Clinical Dietitian Full Time Days

TH Medical

Detroit, MI

Other

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Job Summary

Reports to the Director, DMC Nutrition Services conducts a nutrition assessment for all patients identified at nutritional risk to determine an appropriate plan of nutrition therapy that meets their assessed needs. A nutrition assessment includes evaluation of patients medical history, medication/herbal supplement history, anthropometric measurement, assessment of lab values, and diet history. The assessment also includes age specific factors, cultural and religious practices, and barriers to learning including physical, emotional, language, cognitive and motivation. Nutrition Care Plans specific to patients identified need are developed and include requirements for nutrients and nutrition education as appropriate. The assessment is completed using a multi-disciplinary approach with input from medical staff, nursing, speech language pathology, and other appropriate hospital personnel. Records nutrition assessment in patient records using DMC approved documentation. 

1) Performs as a resource person for hospital personnel and medical staff regarding nutrition and participates in multidisciplinary rounds as well as providing education to various departments on nutrition related topics.

2) Researches and develops programs for dietetic interns. Participants in the education of dietetic interns by providing specialized and general nutrition instruction.

3) Participate in research projects and nutrition related programs. 

4) Works with outside agencies in obtaining ongoing assistance for patients as appropriate.

5) Maintains hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, process improvement and provides input on improving processes and ways to provide high quality patient care.

6) Inventory and order office and tube feeding supplies. 

7) Monitors and directs foodservice personnel to ensure provisions of optimal nutritional food service to patients are met; follows up with patient to ensure adherence to dietary regimen.

8) Formulates special recipes or plans to meet the specific needs of patients.

9) Promotes guest relations. Maintains good customer service providing assistance to customers in a quick and courteous manner.

10) Promotes the value of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use. 

1. Bachelors degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.

2. Dietetic Internship in healthcare setting or completion of a supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation, or combined with graduate or undergraduate studies. Programs are usually 6 to 12 months in length.

3. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or registry eligible passing the registry exam within 6 months of completion of internship.

4. Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required if working with patients with inherited metabolic disorders.Â