What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tumor Registrar position at The Christ Hospital Health Network?
Title: Tumor Registrar
Shift: Part Time, Days
This position will be scheduled 32 hours per week in the Oncology department at the Main hospital campus located at 2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
Job Overview: Responsibilities include the collection of data on all cases of malignant disease, diagnosed and treated within the facility. Prepares routine and special reports that summarize the cancer treatment experience at the hospital from initial diagnosis to follow-up care after discharge. Responsible for updating and maintaining all cancer registry data.
The Access Coordinator may perform the following duties:
- Abstracts and codes into the ERS data system from inpatient and outpatient medical records regarding cancer diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up.
- Does follow-up on living patients after treatment and discharge form the hospital to collect information on the quality of life for these patients and length of survival.
- Completes or assists in all hospital related cancer studies and/or research projects.
- Answers requests for data from physicians and healthcare administrators.
- Completes two Patient Care Evaluation studies per year for the American College of Surgeons.
- Prepares agenda, attends and records minutes for the weekly tumor board conference and quarterly Oncology Committee meetings.
- Performs other tasks as assigned or needed.
Education: High School Diploma, Associates Degree preferred or equivalent combination education and experience.
Experience: One (1) year experience (preferred).
Other Skills:
- Has the ability to type accurately; good knowledge of English for preparation on minutes; ability to code and retrieve data using the International Classification for Disease for Oncology. Must successfully pass the Data Entry testing.
License/Certification: Certified Tumor Registrar or Registered Health Information Technician (or eligible) CTR must be accomplished by the end of year 2 in this position. (See NCRA Eligibility Requirements)
Weekend/Holiday: no holidays
Call Requirements: None
Location: TCHHN · TUMOR REGISTRY-D CC
Schedule: Flex - Part Time, Days, 8-5
