Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Description:

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　· Establishes, organizes, and maintains the efficient operation of a Cancer Registry in compliance with the guidelines established by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for an approved hospital cancer program.

　　· Registers all patients with a diagnosis of malignancy through an established method of case finding and completions of appropriate computerized abstract with required core data and codes.

　　· Promotes continuing care of the cancer patient through an active follow up system and obtains end results information on quality of life and length of survival.

　　· Retrieves and analyzes registry data.

　　· Prepares narrative reports and graphic presentations of data, designs tables, charts and graphs.

　　· Disseminates data in accordance with professional ethics for evaluation, clinical research and education.

　　· Coordinates hospital cancer related activities sponsored by Cancer Committee and serves on additional committees for planning of other hospital cancer related activities.

　　· Publishes an annual report.

　　· Coordinate in preparation and presentation of weekly cancer conferences by current case finding and preparation of individual case summaries and provide physician moderator with

　　information.

　　· Maintains liaison with the medical community allied health professionals, local, state and national organizations, professional societies and other cancer registries.

　　· Plans and conduct regular workshops.

　　· Develops and maintains regular quality control of registry data and functions.

　　· Performs patient care evaluation studies as requested.

　　MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

　　· Assist with planning and coordinating for the Cancer Committee.

　　· Retrieves charts or microfilm from medical records file room.

　　· Obtains and sets up audiovisual equipment for weekly meeting.

　　· Disseminates current literature to appropriate persons.

　　· Retrieves and copies inpatient records as needed.

　　· Delivers summaries of pending cancer conferences to appropriate physician’s office.

　　· Prepares routine chart requests as needed.

　　· Takes attendance at Cancer Conference and submit CME information to Medical Education Department.

　　· Notifies physicians by telephone and or letter of current case review

　　· Identifies potential problem areas and implements resolution strategies.

　　· Serves on selected hospital, departmental, group practice and community-based committees as appropriate.

　　· Enhances knowledge and expertise, and serves as a role model by affiliating with appropriate technical and professional organizations; participating in conferences, seminars and workshops and through review of relevant literature.

　　· Participates in QM programs as required.

　　MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

　　· Must be a Certified Tumor Registrar or working to obtain CTR certification

　　· Two years’ experience in a related medical field including a minimum of:

　　· Completed medical terminology course

　　· Completed college level anatomy/physiology course

　　· Mainframe and PC computer competency

　　· Accredited Record Technician, Registered Record Administrator or Registered Nurse preferred.

　　· Upon eligibility, certification by the National Tumor Registrars Association will be required.

　　· Maintain educational requirements for NCRA certification.

　　· Maintain compliance to ACCC and ACOS, as relates to specialty.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran