Certified Tumor Registrar - Part Time - Day
Company: Hackensack University Medical Center
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview The Certified Tumor Registrar collects necessary data
by abstracting oncology charts under the direction of the
Supervisor of the Tumor Registry. Responsibilities Reviews the
medical records for each eligible patient by analyzing the patient
history, physical exam, diagnostic tests, staging, medical and
nursing care to complete the abstract in accordance with ACOS
Cancer Program standards, and state requirements Maintains
abstracting productivity and quality rates that is compatible to
the organization and national established benchmark Assists in
systematic methods of case finding. Enters and/or updates cases in
the suspense database Assists in maintaining a follow up program
for the life of all required abstracts by reviewing hospital
documentation, contacting physicians, state offices and possibly
patients for current follow up information. Enters this data into
microcomputer for further analysis Participates in ongoing PCE
studies for the American College of Surgeons May be responsible to
attend and assist in setting up on campus Tumor Conferences
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to operate cancer registry
software to perform job Identifies the needs of the patient
population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific
to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or
visually impaired, etc.) This process includes communicating with
the patient, parent and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level
(developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.) Adheres to the
standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational
Competencies Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Required: Successful completion at minimum an Associate's
degree ore equivalent (60 college level credits including 2
semesters of Anatomy & Physiology) effective 1/1/2010 OR
Certificate in Cancer Registry Management or Cancer Information
Management form a NCRA-accredited program Minimum of 1 year in a
related field; cancer, nursing, medical records, or health science
Knowledge in tumor registry operations, tumor staging, diagnostic
tests and treatments Certified Tumor Registrar Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory COVID-19 and
Influenza Vaccination Facility As a courtesy to assist you in your
job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our
Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings
that fit your skills and experience.
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