Certified Tumor Registrar
About The Position
At Franciscan Health, the Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) is a data information specialist responsible for the identification, collection, and management of health, medical, and outcome information on oncology patients. Primary responsibilities include abstracting and coding specific patient, cancer, and treatment information from numerous sources, as well as maintaining and updating existing patient records. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Abstract cancer-related data, according to ICD-10, American College of Surgeons, American Joint Commission On Cancer (AJCC), and other guidelines, to generate reports regarding cancer surveillance and improvement of care. Review patient cases, identify potential cases for the registry, and assess whether the case is reportable, is already reported, or could potentially be recorded in a file of non-reportable cases. Assist with monthly and annual data submissions and quality assurance reviews, to ensure compliance with the American College of Surgeons, American Joint Commission On Cancer (AJCC), and other guidelines. Facilitate and organize tumor board and other case conferences. Monitor, report, and record tumor registry activities, to ensure compliance with Commission On Cancer (CoC) and other accreditations.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree required
- Certified Tumor Registry (CTR) OR Oncology Data Specialist - Certified (ODS-C) required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Tumor Registry experience preferred
- RHIA or RHIT preferred
Responsibilities
- Abstract cancer-related data, according to ICD-10, American College of Surgeons, American Joint Commission On Cancer (AJCC), and other guidelines, to generate reports regarding cancer surveillance and improvement of care.
- Review patient cases, identify potential cases for the registry, and assess whether the case is reportable, is already reported, or could potentially be recorded in a file of non-reportable cases.
- Assist with monthly and annual data submissions and quality assurance reviews, to ensure compliance with the American College of Surgeons, American Joint Commission On Cancer (AJCC), and other guidelines.
- Facilitate and organize tumor board and other case conferences.
- Monitor, report, and record tumor registry activities, to ensure compliance with Commission On Cancer (CoC) and other accreditations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
