What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tumor Registrar – CTR cert req’d | Oceanside, NY position at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital?
Tumor Registrar – CTR cert req’d
Oceanside, NY. Situated on the sunny south shore of western Long Island, minutes from Jones Beach and thirty minutes from NYC, is an exceptional Magnet® Hospital focused on quality and excellence . . . Mount Sinai South Nassau. Named a Best Regional Hospital, by U.S. News & World Report, Mount Sinai South Nassau is one of the region’s largest award-winning hospitals, with 455 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,500 employees. The hospital is an acute-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital affiliated with the world-class Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, oncologic, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. Our dedicated Magnet-designated nursing staff serves the entire south shore with world-class surgeons and residents, a Certified Level ll Trauma Center and baby-friendly as well as elder-friendly designations.
We are currently seeking a Tumor Registrar to ensure complete and accurate data is collected and maintained for all patients diagnosed with and/or treated for cancer within the institution. Follows all policies and procedures set forth by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, NY State Department of Health Cancer Registry, and Hospital Cancer Committee. This position requires a background in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, data analysis and collection and reporting.
We require:
- High School diploma or equivalent with strong biological science background
- Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) credential is required
- LPN, RN, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the registry field and familiarity with ACoS/CoC requirements for hospital based cancer programs and New York State Dept. of Health Cancer Registry guidelines are preferred.
- Computer proficiency and competency in multiple registry software programs including METRIQ
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and all Cancer Registry related manuals including but not limited to ICD-O coding, AJCC Cancer Staging, and SEER..
Salary: $31.10 - $33.90/hr. Tumor Registrar, for immediate consideration, please email a resume to: Jessica.lemaine@snch.org
Mount Sinai South Nassau is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.10 - $33.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $34
