Certified Tumor Registrar

At University Hospital patient care is treated with high quality and compassion above all. We are attentive, kind, and helpful without exception. We currently have a fantastic opportunity available for a Certified Tumor Registrar who is a driven professional seeking a new challenge.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews hospital records to identify and compile patient data for use in cancer management program and to comply with government regulations.
• Reviews patient's medical record, abstracts, and codes information (i.e. demographics, history/extent of disease, diagnostic procedures/treatment) into software system.
• Attends Cancer Committee and Tumor Board Meetings
• Submits Cancer Registry Data to the Commission on Cancer and Texas Cancer Registry
• Validates data within medical record and within Cancer Registry Vendor on a quarterly basis.
• Stays up to date with all reporting to Registries including concurrent data reporting requirements.
• Attends Commission on Cancer Surveys and all regulatory meetings which include Cancer Registry or Data Analysis.
• Must be able to comprehend and use various hospital computer software and other data base programs; displays knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Certification as a Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or equivalent coursework in an approved college level curriculum in a recognized allied health field as determined by NCRA's Council on Certification is required.
• Three years of experience working as a CTR is required. If not a current CTR, CTR eligibility is required. Must obtain the CTR certification within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
• Experience in Medical Record Administration is required.
• Knowledge and use of ICD-9-CM coding principals is required; ICD-O principals preferred.