Tumor Registrar - Full Time - Remote Must be AZ Resident

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 questionab