Cancer Registrar

Tumor RegistrarPosition Code: RegTumor-6175Department: Cancer Center Safety Sensitive: YESReports to: Director/SupervisorExempt Status: NOPosition Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHIs vision of providing the regions 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 Level One: Non-Certified Tumor RegistrarIdentifies 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 patients medical records including demographic characteristics of diagnosis, extent of disease and treatment within 6 months of diagnosis. Follows all living patients to obtain end-results information on the quality of life and length of survival per the American College of Surgeons 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. Prepares charts for physician review at tumor board. Assist physicians during review. Attend 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.Key Responsibilities Level Two: Certified Tumor RegistrarMeets all requirements of Level One. Provides direct supervision over non-certified tumor registrars. Completes all elements of the Commission on Cancer accreditation requirements associated with tumor registry under the direct supervision of a certified tumor registrar.