Certified Tumor Registrar II and III

Cleveland Clinic

2d•Remote

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Center, we have openings for our Certified Tumor Registrar Level II and III. With your strong attention to detail, sharp analytical skills, you will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a dedicated team. In this rewarding position, you will be responsible for abstracting and submitting cancer tumor registry data for multiple hospitals. Your Tumor Registrar Certification (CTR) and at least one year of experience in case abstraction are the ideal requirements to help you succeed in this environment. Here, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining accurate and complete cancer case ascertainment, coding, classifying, and indexing the stage of disease and treatment information, according to job descriptions. You'll also participate in Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation activities and maintaining knowledge of CoC standards, and serve as a mentor and trainer on the Tumor Registry team. If you'd like to discover your true potential with one of the largest and most respected healthcare organizations in the world, we encourage you to apply at the link below. This is a fully remote position, meaning caregivers will work from home 5 days a week. The preference is that candidates reside in the states of Ohio, Florida or Nevada. Some business travel may be required occasionally throughout the year.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) Certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association
One year of experience in case abstraction
High School Diploma
College level Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR)/Oncology Data Specialist Certification (ODSC) by the National Cancer Registrars Association
Five years of experience in case abstraction and successful completion of Coordinator, Tumor Registry II position (consistently maintains productivity and quality assurance targets, demonstrates ability to multi-task abstracting duties and administrative duties)
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Ability to distinguish color
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
Quality score of 90% or above OR two or more years of experience in case abstraction with a quality score of 95%
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree
For our Florida teams - Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) code. If you do not hold this, you will need to complete an online exam through the state of Florida to obtain it

Responsibilities

Coordinate COCA activities including establishing meetings with key stakeholders, serving on committees to address standards and following up on special projects.
Serve as a mentor and trainer to Follow-up Specialists, Coordinator, Tumor Registry I employees and health information management programs' visiting students.
Perform accurate and complete case ascertainment.
Collect and interpret information on each reportable case.
Code, classify and index stage of disease and treatment information.
Maintain a maximum abstracting delay of six months from the initial diagnosis/contact.

Benefits

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.
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