Langhorne, PA, 19047, USA
47 days ago
Tumor Registrar - Oncology - Full Time, Day Shift (St. Mary)
**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Tumor Registrar to join our team! Schedule: Full time, day shift. 40 hours per week. Abstracts appropriate data from the cancer patient medical record in accordance with the PA State Guidelines and ACOS. Forwards appropriate information to the State. Performs follow-up activity and coordinates all Cancer Conferences. Prepares reports and participates in on-site reviews. + Maintains systems and files including quality control for identifying and recording all cases of malignant disease. Systems and files include a computerized data base system, maintenance file, accession registry, master patient index, primary site file, follow-up control file, suspension file, documentation of data use file. + Prepares routine and special reports, which include graphic presentations of data, design table, charts and graphs. Participates in the American College of Surgeons and Pennsylvania Cancer Registry surveys. + Maintains and updates a procedures manual which details the operations of the Tumor Registry including retrieval of tumor registry data, abstracting and follow-up on registry patients. + Assists and collaborates with clinicians, epidemiologist and other researchers on cancer related studies and research projects. + Codes topography, morphology and other related information using ICD-O (International Classification of Disease for Oncology), codes for data entry. + Conducts follow-up on all patients to obtain end result information on the quality of life and length of survival. + Follows appropriate procedures for compliance with identifying and reporting cases to the PA State of Registry. + Maintains liaison with the medical staff, community, allied health professionals, local state and national health organizations, professional societies and other tumor registries. + Participates in the National Call for Data project and provides data according to the requested timeframe + The ability to work effectively within role, independently and with other team members. + Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner with minimal supervision. + Effective communication skills with supervisors and peers. + Ability to multi-task and be flexible to adjust assignments as priorities change. + Must be able to meet deadlines and work with time constraints. **Position Requirements** **:** + Associates degree required including at least two semesters of human anatomy and physiology and knowledge of medical terminology. + Minimum 1 year work experience abstracting CoC/NAACCR/NPCR/PA cancer registry cases preferred. + Extensive knowledge and experience in case finding, accessioning, abstracting, follow-up and quality control. + Current certification by NCRA (Oncology Data Specialist) and obtain CE’s to maintain certification. **What We Offer:** + Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage + PTO Time + Tuition Assistance + Retirement Savings Program + Free Parking + And more! **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
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