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As our Cancer Registry Tech, you will meticulously manage the identification, collection, abstracting, coding, staging, and follow-up of cancer cases for our facilities.
Every day you will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of cancer data, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements and state law. You will collaborate with healthcare teams to uphold data quality, serving as a vital resource for cancer information and supporting patient care, research, and outcomes measurement.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a strong understanding of cancer data management and regulatory compliance, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality data to promote optimal patient care and research.

• Conducts case finding to maintain a complete cancer registry database. Identifies patients with malignant and benign reportable conditions, according to established guidelines, through case finding practices to include review of pathology and cytology reports, monthly disease indexes, radiation and medical oncology patient records, inpatient and other outpatient records, and other data sources as needed. Maintains case finding and suspense files.
• Performs abstracting activities by efficiently and Accurately abstracting cancer registry data. This involves coding and entering patient specific demographic and medical information into the cancer registry database via manual entry and through database linkage and computer interfaces. The registrar reviews and interprets complex diagnostic and treatment data utilizing standards and practices defined by the American College of Surgeon’s (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Facility Oncology Registry Data Standards manual (FORDS), SEER Multiple Primary and Histology rules, Collaborative Stage Data Collection System, state registries and other regulatory agency requirements. Responsible for assigning the appropriate International Classification of Diseases in Oncology (ICDO) codes for abstracted cases. Utilizes all available data to assign appropriate AJCC staging and/or other cancer staging to each case. Consolidates cases as needed.
• Conducts data analysis and reporting by collecting, calculating, analyzing, interpreting and presenting numerical data related to cancer occurrence, management and outcome. Prepares as requested routine and special reports for the medical staff, oncology program, hospital administration, state, national, regulatory and accrediting agencies and other requesting entities. Prepares both narrative reports and graphic presentations. Ensures reports are completed in a timely manner and contain high quality data.
• Performs registry data quality assurance and auditing to ensure accurate, consistent and complete data. This may include resolving edits and correcting data, verifying accuracy of staging by the managing physician and re‐reviewing abstracted cases. Provides reports as needed and Assists physicians with QA activities as requested. This may include performing duties related to the CoC CP3R quality reporting tool and the Rapid Quality Reporting System (RQRS), if participating.
• Additional responsibilities may be required, depending on the size of institution and registry.
• Follow up activities on living patients to assess the effectiveness of treatment, continued surveillance and to provide outcome data.

• High School Graduate or GED
• Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR), upon hire

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.