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Senior Tumor Registrar
Senior Tumor Registrar-March 2024
Nashville
Mar 30, 2026
About Senior Tumor Registrar

  Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

  Organization:

  Cancer Registry

  Job Summary:

  Responsible for assuring integrity and quality of cancer clinical research data is maintained and that data is collected in accordance with national and state agencies, cancer program accreditation agency and VUMC Cancer Committee. Knowledge of guidelines for determining case eligibility. Under national reporting standards, maintains accurate and timely documentation, manages data entry for case completeness and demonstrates knowledge on data retrieval. Participates in department wide quality assurance of cancer data and other studies as assigned. In addition to Tumor registry work 4612, is responsible for all national and state transmittal of data, legislative requirements and for assisting with COC and NAPBC data for accreditation, monitors CP3r and RCRS data and is an IQVIA Uploader in Data Platforms within the COC q- port. Coordinates with IT for development and utilization of special tools created for better workflow for the department.

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  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Responsible for all national and state transmittal of data, legislative requirements, and for assisting with data for COC and NAPBC accreditation.

  Monitors CP3r and RCRS data. IQVIA Uploader (access to RCRS with ability to upload data for submission) in Data Platforms within the COC q- port.

  Assists management in data requests and special studies.

  Ensure all data submission to the state, COC and other entities are completed timely.

  Coordinates with IT for development and utilization of special tools created for better workflow for the department.

  Represents facility and attends Cancer Committee per COC Standards.

  Assists in data abstraction related questions and sends questions to SEER, Answer Forum and has open communication for questions with the Central Registry. Seeks guidance from manager as needed.

  Covers responsibilities as needed when management is away such as covering workflow, case finding and available for upper management should questions arise. Notifies management of any issues that need attention.

  TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

  INTERMEDIATE KNOWLEDGE OF EXCEL: Has intermediate knowledge of Excel including but not all, creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, formulas, etc.

  INTERMEDIATE KNOWLEDGE OF POWER POINT: Use of Microsoft Power Point for creating presentations.

  WRITING PROGRAM QUERIES: Advanced knowledge of program software to build queries.

  CASEFINDING TOOL IMPORTING AND EXPORTING: Advanced knowledge of In -house designed tool which requires monthly review of cases with reportable ICD-10 codes.

  TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLEX EDIT SETS WITH THE DATA SOFTWARE: Advanced knowledge of SEER, AJCC & NAACCR data items.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Responsible for all national and state transmittal of data, legislative requirements, and for assisting with data for COC and NAPBC accreditation.

  Monitors CP3r and RCRS data. IQVIA Uploader (access to RCRS with ability to upload data for submission) in Data Platforms within the COC q- port.

  Assists management in data requests and special studies.

  Ensure all data submission to the state, COC and other entities are completed timely.

  Coordinates with IT for development and utilization of special tools created for better workflow for the department.

  Represents facility and attends Cancer Committee per COC Standards.

  Assists in data abstraction related questions and sends questions to SEER, Answer Forum and has open communication for questions with the Central Registry. Seeks guidance from manager as needed.

  Covers responsibilities as needed when management is away such as covering workflow, case finding and available for upper management should questions arise. Notifies management of any issues that need attention.

  TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

  INTERMEDIATE KNOWLEDGE OF EXCEL: Has intermediate knowledge of Excel including but not all, creating spreadsheets, pivot tables, formulas, etc.

  INTERMEDIATE KNOWLEDGE OF POWER POINT: Use of Microsoft Power Point for creating presentations.

  WRITING PROGRAM QUERIES: Advanced knowledge of program software to build queries.

  CASEFINDING TOOL IMPORTING AND EXPORTING: Advanced knowledge of In -house designed tool which requires monthly review of cases with reportable ICD-10 codes.

  TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLEX EDIT SETS WITH THE DATA SOFTWARE: Advanced knowledge of SEER, AJCC & NAACCR data items.

  Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

  At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

  Core Accountabilities:

  Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.* Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members.Core Capabilities :

  Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

  Position Qualifications:

  Responsibilities:

  Certifications:

  Certified Oncology Data Specialist - National Cancer Registry Assoc., Certified Tumor Registrar - National Cancer Registry Assoc.

  Work Experience:

  Relevant Work Experience

  Experience Level:

  5 years

  Education:

  High School Diploma or GED (Required)

  Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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