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Staff Position Description

Position Title: Tumor Registrar Position Code: RegTumor-6175

Department: Cancer Center Safety Sensitive: YES

Reports to: Director/Supervisor Exempt Status: NO

REMOTE - Must be an Arizona Resident to work remotely

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

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.

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

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)

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master's degree)]

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

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

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

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.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 02/22/2019; 06/19/2020