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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.
Maintains a data system on patients diagnosed with malignancies. Retrieves, analyzes, and disseminates registry data in accordance with professional ethics.
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